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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia

Yasmin is listed in the Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia. Check it out:
http://www.canadiantheatre.com/dict.pl?term=Virani%2C%20Yasmin

Artist Profile: Yasmin Virani

1. Name: Yasmin Virani

2. Age: 30

3. Ethnicity: South Asian

4. Occupation and/or Company: Actor - Writer - Director

5. Years of experience: I’ve been performing ever since I was nine!

6. Next Performance: Right now, I’m on tour with my new play, ANAND (bliss, peace, happiness). “In this semi-autobiographical, one woman show; Yasmin Virani tells us her story of intimacy, vulnerability, and sexual self-discovery.” Check out my website for a show near you!
7.What is the highlight of your performance? The story. It’s a very real story of a young woman trying to figure herself and her artistry out. For some art is luxury, for others, a necessity. I mean, the play is ultimately a love story, but juxtaposing this are ideas of friendship, loyalty, and emotional survival.

8. Future goals as an Artist: Well, ANAND, has been an extremely gratifying experience for me as an Artist. To have people laugh with me, cry with me, essentially live my experiences with me , has been quite extraordinary. If I can continue to inspire and be inspired - that’s my goal; to experience more of myself and share my humanity with others.

Indo-Canadian Actress, Yasmin Virani, Welcomes Olympic Athletes

(Vancouver, BC) Haute Couture Theatre Company presents ANAND (bliss, peace, happiness), written by veteran actress and seasoned director, Yasmin Virani. Filled with music and laughter, this cross - cultural play is a coming of age story recounting a young woman’s personal journey into womanhood and how moving forward in an often cruel and harsh world can sometimes be challenging, but achievable. A positive message for the youth, the company has decided to bring back the widely successful play during this year’s winter Olympics, being held in Vancouver, Canada. “It’s a time of great pride for our country. What makes Canada so unique, I think, is our diversity and these athletes are an inspiration to us all,” said Ms. Virani.

Yasmin herself, was born and raised in Canada, but her parents were refugees from Uganda. They migrated to Canada during the South Asian expulsion under the Idi Amin regime, in 1972. Her family lost everything in transition.

“My family came to this country with nothing but the clothes that they were wearing. That’s the reality of displaced families and the fact of the matter is that if you look at the statistics of abusive families, or uneducated families, and by this I mean parents who haven’t had the opportunity or the good fortune of seeking higher education; you realize how quickly the odds are set against their children. In order to rise above poverty or break the cycle of abuse, you have to see a better version of yourself, but how do you that in the world we live in?”

A recent graduate in the field of Social Work, Yasmin is a supporter of the 2010 Olympics.

“I think it’s important for the youth of today to see positive role models and these athletes are the real deal. These are everyday people who happen to be good at something, so they work hard, they train, they discipline themselves, and they believe that everyday they can get better. Whether you are an athlete or an actor, when you have dream in this life, you have to believe in yourself and figure out a way to move forward.”

ANAND (bliss, peace, happiness) plays at the YWCA Vancouver on Sunday, February 28th at 12:00 PM, for one day only. Tickets are $20.00 and include a gourmet Indian lunch (see website for details). Please visit: http://www.yasminvirani.com or call the Haute Couture Box Office at: 1+ 604 351 - 9230. See Twitter/Facebook for updates about the show.