Valerie Gwyneth Lai Actress
Overview
NationalityCanada, Hong Kong
LanguagesDutch (mother tongue), English (mother tongue), English – American (mother tongue), English – British (fluent), Chinese – Cantonese (good), Chinese – Mandarin (basic), French (basic), German (basic), Spanish (basic)
BornHong Kong
Age range20 - 35
Ethnic typesEast Asian
Place of residenceAmsterdam - Noord-Holland (Netherlands)
MembershipsACT | Belangenorganisatie voor acteurs (Netherlands)
Work permitEuropean Union
Contact
Marble Agency
Contact: Amber de Vente
Skills/Talents
Languages Dutch (mother tongue), English (mother tongue), English – American (mother tongue), English – British (fluent), Chinese – Cantonese (good), Chinese – Mandarin (basic), French (basic), German (basic), Spanish (basic)
Dance Ballet (good), Choreography (good), Classical (good), Dance training (good), Jazz dance (good), Musical (good), Show dance (good), Stage dance (good), Standard dance (good), Tap dance (good), Urban dance (good), Burlesque (basic), Cabaret dance (basic), Modern dance (basic)
Singing. A Cappella (very good), Ballad (very good), Choral Singing (very good), Musical (very good), Pop (very good), Pop song (very good), Stage singing (very good), Chanson (good), Classical (good), Folk (good), Funk (good), Jazz (good), Soul (good), Hip hop/rap (basic), Rap (basic)
Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Mezzo soprano
Musical instruments Piano (good), Keyboards (basic)
Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car, Driver’s licence scooter
Other Skills Narration, Pilates
Appearance
Age range 20 - 35
Build Feminine
Colour of eyes Brown
Colour of hair Black
Hair style straight long
Twin No
Ethnic types East Asian
Tattoo Yes, visible
Piercing Yes, invisible
Glasses Contact lenses
Scars None
Training
Codarts Rotterdam - University of Arts
Graduated Cum Laude Bachelor of Music, course: Music Theatre, winner Erasmus Stipend 2023
Codarts Rotterdam - University of Arts
Workshop week acting through song by Marla Schaffel
Codarts Rotterdam - University of Arts
Preparatory course
Awards/Nominations
2024
Best Ensemble (Netherlands)
- Nomination
for Ensemble/Cover Mary / Jesus Christ Superstar
2024
Best musical (Netherlands)
- Award
for Ensemble/Cover Mary / Jesus Christ Superstar
2024 Erasmus Stipend (Netherlands) - Award
CV Highlights CV - Television & Streaming CV - Theatre CV - Commercials CV - Audio CV - Other
Highlights
2025 - 2026
Frozen (Dutch)
Stage Entertainment Nederland
Musical
Comedy, Fairy tale, Family, Kids' production, Musical
Michael Grandage
Directed by
Alternate Elsa
Lead
CV - Television & Streaming
2025
Medisch Centrum West
Talpa Network
Television series
Comedy, Drama
Jan Albert de Weerd
Directed by
Maite
Guest Role
Dutch medical procedural
2023
Multiplayer
NL Film
Network/Distributor: NPO Start
Mini series
Comedy, Young adult
David Cocheret
Directed by
Haley Headshot
Small Role
CV - Theatre
2025 - 2026
Fanny & Nannerl Take Over!
Sonnevanck Theater
Musical Theatre
Comedy, Concert, Kids' production, Musical
Daniel van Klaveren
Directed by
Nannerl Mozart
Lead
Children's theater in collaboration with multiple symphonic orchestras.
2025 - 2026
Frozen (Dutch)
Stage Entertainment Nederland
Musical
Comedy, Fairy tale, Family, Kids' production, Musical
Michael Grandage
Directed by
Alternate Elsa
Lead
2023
Spring Awakening
OpusOne musicals
Musical
Drama, Musical
Koen van Dijk
Directed by
Ilse Neumann
Supporting Actor
2023 - 2024
Jesus Christ Superstar
Albert Verlinde Theater BV
Musical
Drama, Musical
Ivo van Hove
Directed by
Ensemble/Cover Mary
Member of Ensemble
CV - Commercials
2025
Lenor
Saatchi&Saatchi, Partizan
Commercial
.
Directed by
Mum
Supporting Lead
2024
Shure Electronics
.monks
Commercial
.
Directed by
Student
Supporting Actor
2024
KPN work from home
Dentsu creative
Commercial
Comedy
.
Directed by
Colleague
Lead
CV - Audio
2025
Bet
Netflix
Dubbing
Comedy, Drama
.
Directed by
Dutch voice of Yumeko
Lead
2025
K-Pop Demon Hunters
Netflix
Dubbing
Action, Adventure, Animation, Cartoon, Comedy, Family, Kids' production, Musical, Young adult
.
Directed by
Dutch voice of Rumi
Lead
CV - Other
2024
Shitzooi 4.0
Stichting Collected Works
Educational film
Comedy, Drama, Educational, Young adult
Annebeth Moolenburgh
Directed by
Kira
Supporting Actor
Educational interactive film
