Liliana attended Acting classes as part of Generation Next, known as Engage before Mountview’s move to Peckham. She is currently studying Mechanical Engineering but credits her experiences on the programme as a vital part of her journey to find her passion.
‘I was drawn to Mountview’s Acting programmes while I was at secondary school. I wanted to develop my skills in a professional environment, and loved that we had creative control over what we were doing. Mountview became a second home to me: I remember walking to class each week and being so excited and happy.
I had a bursary for most of my time at Mountview, which meant a lot to me. I doubt I could have gone to Mountview without it.
Ultimately when applying for university, I decided to study Engineering rather than Acting. However, I’m still using the skills I learned at Engage. It made me a more confident person and brought me out of my shell. I can also see that my work is much more creative now, because I’m able to make it different and I know how to tell a story.
People from any background deserve the chance to get into drama. If you support bursaries for Generation Next, you could help a young person pursue their dreams and explore their creative side, no matter what path they decide to take.’
