SinLok-yan

Biography

Graduated from The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts School of Drama in 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Drama, majoring in Acting. Being passionate about acting, singing, and drawing illustration (IG: Jomehjie). Certificated of two-year Tang Shu-Wing Physical Theatre Institute training program (PTI). Recent works include Reframetheatre “Goldfish of Berlin”(Complete version), “A Haunted VR Conference “, HKAPA “Moscow….Why?”, “The Ten Oxen of ours”, “Songs of Innocence and Experience " and “Love and Information" , TheatreFormula “The Attic”.

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An evocative, Van Gogh-inspired illustration for the Rooftop Productions (天台製作) performance, 'Songs of Innocence and Experience'. The artwork features a swirling, textured night sky background in deep blues and purples, framing a conflict between two groups of fantastical characters. On the right, human-like figures with intense expressions and ornate markings advance through white clouds. On the left, grotesque, mythical creatures with sharp features and horns reach out from the shadows, creating a dramatic, surreal tableau typical of contemporary Hong Kong experimental theatre. 'Songs of Innocence and Experience, WestK, illustration'

Best Original Music (Drama)

Scenography of the Year

Outstanding Production of the Year

Songs of Innocence and Experience

27/1/2024 至 4/2/2024

Songs of Innocence and Experience is a vibrant devised work from Rooftop Productions, exploring the tumultuous journey to adulthood in contemporary HK.

Collaborating Actor、Lyricist、Composer

A dramatic key visual for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' by Rooftop Productions. The image features a close-up, moody portrait of actor Caroline Chan, whose face is partially obscured by her arm. Her dark, textured hair is highlighted with striking streaks of neon green and purple, set against a deep violet, ethereal background with abstract, cloudy light forms. The lighting casts a cinematic, high-contrast glow on her face, emphasizing a sharp, intense gaze. 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' Key Visual.

Songs of Innocence and Experience

20/6/2022 至 24/6/2022

Songs of Innocence and Experience at HKAPA is a poignant devised work exploring the threshold of adulthood, reimagining Milton’s themes of rebellion.

Collaborating Actor

Awards & Recognition

Awards and recognition for shows or achievemenets

Winner of

Best Original Music (Drama)

33rd Hong Kong Drama Awards

Gallery

Images featuring Sin Lok-yan

Portrait of performer Sin Lok-yan for the Rooftop Productions contemporary theatre piece 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' at WestK. Sin Lok-yan is centered against a dark background, illuminated by a glowing golden circular halo light that creates a dramatic silhouette effect. Soft, wispy plumes of smoke curl around the lower foreground and body, catching the warm orange and cool violet ambient light. Sin Lok-yan gazes directly into the camera with a steady, intense expression. Sin Lok-yan, Promo for Songs of Innocence and Experience (WestK)

Sin Lok-yan embodies the dual nature of Eve and Raphael in this striking promo for WestK’s 'Songs of Innocence and Experience'.

Professional portrait of actor Sin Lok-yan, highlighting her presence in the Hong Kong theatre scene.

Performer Sin Lok-yan sits center stage in a contemplative pose during a performance of Rooftop Productions' contemporary HK theatre piece, Songs of Innocence and Experience. Backlit by a vibrant, abstract stained-glass style projection featuring geometric green and blue shapes, Sin exudes a poignant vulnerability. As Eve, she reflects on the theme of departure and return: "If I leave, will I still be able to come back?"

As Eve in 'Songs of Innocence and Experience', Sin Lok-yan contemplates the fragility of departure: 'If I leave, will I still be able to come back?'

Three actors from the Hong Kong contemporary theatre company Rooftop Productions (天台製作) sit on a rehearsal stage during a session for the production 'Songs of Innocence and Experience'. On the left, Sin Lok-yan (Eve/Angel) looks upwards with a contemplative expression. In the center, Caroline Chan (Satan/Lucifer) sits with her chin resting on her hand, looking thoughtful. On the right, Cheung Cheuk-hang (Angel) sits with a composed posture, gazing forward. The setting is a minimalist rehearsal room with a green backdrop, emphasizing the raw, experimental nature of this HK stage performance. 'Songs of Innocence and Experience Rehearsal'

Sin Lok-yan, Caroline Chan, and Cheung Cheuk-hang delve into their characters during a Songs of Innocence and Experience rehearsal.

Three actors from Rooftop Productions perform in 'Songs of Innocence and Experience', a contemporary Hong Kong theatre piece. On a dimly lit stage, two women stand on opposite sides of a flight case, holding up two Barbie dolls as if they are interacting, while a man in a denim jacket sits behind them, observing with a subtle expression. In front of them, a smartphone on a tripod faces an open book resting on the case, suggesting a multimedia or livestreaming element. This evocative scene captures the interplay between innocence and maturity. 'Songs of Innocence and Experience (WestK)'

Sum Cheuk-yiu, Sin Lok-yan, and Wu Lui-fung explore digital intimacy in 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' at WestK.

In a moody, red-lit stage production of Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'Songs of Innocence and Experience', Sin Lok-yan stands in silhouette playing the flute, while band leader Wu Lui-fung plays bass guitar in the background. This atmospheric performance captures the intensity of Hong Kong live stage art. As Sin Lok-yan delivers a poignant moment of the show, she sings, "No money no use, no money no dream."

Sin Lok-yan and Wu Lui-fung perform the haunting refrain: "No money no use, no money no dream."

Sin Lok-yan stands on stage in a dynamic theatrical performance for Rooftop Productions' contemporary HK theatre show, 'Songs of Innocence and Experience'. Illuminated by warm, dramatic spotlighting, Sin strikes a defiant pose with crossed arms, positioned in front of a large-scale projection featuring classical imagery of a figure reaching toward an ethereal, prayerful woman. The composition contrasts modern performance with traditional iconographic themes. As she contemplates her role, she evokes the line: 'Mother of the human race.'

Sin Lok-yan embodies the archetypal mother in 'Songs of Innocence and Experience': 'Mother of the human race.'

In a striking dramatic moment from Rooftop Productions’ contemporary stage play 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' (《天真與世故之歌》), actor Sin Lok-yan is captured under a sharp, high-contrast spotlight in an otherwise pitch-black theatre. She is kneeling, looking upward with a poignant, vulnerable expression, her hands resting on her lap. As she performs this intimate scene, she speaks the line, 'It’s been three months since I’ve eaten with my mum.'

Sin Lok-yan reflects on distance and domestic absence in a haunting scene from 'Songs of Innocence and Experience': 'It’s been three months since I’ve eaten with my mum.'

In a striking scene from the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' (《天真與世故之歌》) at WestK, actor Sin Lok-yan stands center stage wearing a bright pink sleeveless vest and skirt. She gazes upward with a determined expression, illuminated by dramatic stage lighting. Behind her, a massive, high-contrast digital projection of Lo Man-chak in elaborate, traditional-style headgear looms over the stage, adding an intense and surreal layer to the performance. Songs of Innocence and Experience (WestK)

Sin Lok-yan channels Eve’s defiance beneath the towering gaze of Lo Man-chak in Songs of Innocence and Experience at WestK.

In a dramatic scene from Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'Songs of Innocence and Experience', actor Sin Lok-yan stands center stage on the left, wearing a red top and beige trousers. Opposite her on the right, Caroline Chan, dressed in black and wearing inline skates, leans forward with dynamic, tense energy, a theatrical prop mimicking an antenna or tail extending from her head. The stage is illuminated by a spotlight, highlighting a large, backlit stained-glass-style panel featuring a geometric green flower design. The performer playing Eve says, 'I hadn’t thought of leaving.'

Sin Lok-yan as Eve faces off against Caroline Chan’s Lucifer, declaring, 'I hadn’t thought of leaving.'

In this scene from Rooftop Productions’ contemporary theatre piece Songs of Innocence and Experience, actor Sin Lok-yan stands center stage in a bright pink jumpsuit, gesturing toward a large projected image of Lo Man-chak appearing as God. The stark, dramatic stage lighting highlights the interaction between the performer and the screen, reflecting themes of divinity and human innocence. As she points, Sin Lok-yan delivers the line: "I didn't break your law. I never ate from the tree."

Sin Lok-yan confronts the digital projection of Lo Man-chak’s God, asserting, "I didn't break your law. I never ate from the tree."

A dramatic stage scene from the Rooftop Productions performance of 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' at WestK. In the foreground, actress Sin Lok-yan stands in a bright pink sleeveless top with her hands pressed together in a gesture of prayer or reverence, her expression intense and focused. Behind her, a large digital screen looms, displaying a giant, close-up projection of Lo Man-chak (playing God) bathed in vivid, surreal lime-green and blue theatrical lighting, his face distorted and haunting. 'Songs of Innocence and Experience (WestK)'

Sin Lok-yan confronts the divine presence of Lo Man-chak in this pivotal scene from Songs of Innocence and Experience at WestK.

A dramatic stage shot from Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre performance, 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' (《天真與世故之歌》), set in the West Kowloon Cultural District. On a dimly lit stage defined by circular floor lighting, a group of performers, including Sin Lok-yan and Chin Wing-kar, are captured in an intense moment of movement. Sin Lok-yan, portraying Eve, takes center stage with her head tilted back in an expression of raw emotion, while other cast members move dynamically around her under moody blue and crimson spotlights, capturing the tension of the scene. The performers seem to be 'Waiting in hell'.

Sin Lok-yan as Eve leads the ensemble in a moment of intense emotional tension, embodying the dark promise of 'Waiting in hell'.

In a dramatic scene from Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'Songs of Innocence and Experience', performers Sin Lok-yan, Wu Lui-fung, and Sum Cheuk-yiu are captured under moody stage lighting. They gather around a small table, intently manipulating a prop or miniature set piece. A large screen behind them displays a vibrant, distorted projection of the performers' faces, adding a surreal, multimedia layer to this Hong Kong stage production. 'Songs of Innocence and Experience (WestK)'

Sin Lok-yan, Wu Lui-fung, and Sum Cheuk-yiu navigate the surreal multimedia landscape of 'Songs of Innocence and Experience' at WestK.

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