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# Arisa Yasaratne


## Biography
Arisa is an aspiring actress who is especially passionate about the spread of diversity through all mediums of entertainment. She has worked in a variety of theatre performances with titles such as _Twelfth Night_, _Jason and the Argonauts_ and _Harlequinade_. Through a youth acting program she was part of back in 2013, she received training both in Hong Kong, as well as in London at the London Academy of Dramatic Arts (LAMDA). Her most recent work includes: Rooftop Productions’ _Presence_, _to.gather_ and _Testimony_.

Arisa has worked in a variet of theatre performances including _Twelfth Night, Jason and the Argonauts and Harlequinade_. Through a youth acting program she was part of back in 2013, she received training both in Hong Kong from trained tutors as well as in London at the London Academy of Dramatic Arts (LAMDA). She is a versatile actress who has had experience in both theatre and film and is especially passionate about the spread of diversity through all mediums of entertainment.




## Previous Shows
- **Presence** (17 – 26 Mar 2023) — *Roles: Host for Observers*
  Presence Phase 2 is an immersive telepresence performance. Control robotic vehicles to explore real-world sites and unlock stories in this hybrid work.
- **Presence** (22 – 28 Mar 2022) — *Roles: Performer*
  Presence Phase 1: An immersive remote theatre experience by Rooftop Productions. Navigate physical spaces via ROV to explore agency, space, and exile.
- **Testimony** (15 – 18 Aug 2019) — *Roles: Collaborating Actor*
  Testimony is a powerful devised work exploring the invisible history of Hong Kong's South Asian community, challenging systemic exclusion through art.



## Awards & Recognition
- **Nominated for:** Best Script - 12th Hong Kong Theatre Libre (2019-2020)



## multimedia
![Arisa Yasaratne contemplates the intersection of identity and place in this evocative portrait for the documentary theatre piece, Testimony.](https://res.cloudinary.com/rphk/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/v1/rooftop-images/arisa-yasaratne-key-visual)