Amelia Hughes (She/Her)

GET TO KNOW AMELIA: 

What's one thing people might not know about you?

One thing people don't know about me is that I am a mural artist in Vancouver. I have done a mural for the Vancouver Mural Festival and a couple for some restaurants. I love to do art ever since I was very young but it's not a topic I would normally bring up to people.

What is your favourite film or book?

I have a lot of favourite films but my two favourites have to be "Leon the Professional" directed by Luc Besson, and "The Grand Budapest Hotel" directed by Wes Anderson.  They are my favourite because of their gorgeous cinematography and attention to detail alongside the fascinating storytelling. 

What was your favourite trip you’ve taken?

My favourite trip was last year when I travelled to South East Asia for four months. I spent two months living in Vietnam, where I was an English teacher at High Tech University in Hanoi. The other two months, I travelled around Thailand, Laos, and Indonesia. I made so many lifetime friends and created amazing memories!

Who do you look up to/admire?

I look up to my Mom and Grandma. They both had to overcome a lot of hardships and still made something out of themselves. They are both very strong and incredible women, and they encourage and motivate me a lot.