My Version: Jillian Nguyen.
My Version chats to Kiwi stars and people of influence to give a glimpse into their time as a teen and see the things they are currently obsessed with!
Say hello to actress Jillian Nguyen who plays Carolyn in the new film Millie Lies Low.
Obsessed RN.
Currently bingeing:
Julia on HBO MAX and The Mindy Project. Both fabulous, female led productions
Song on repeat:
‘On the Low’- Burna Boy. All the feelings when I hear it every time 💛
Favourite Insta account to follow:
Viola Davis - my queen!!! She posts the most positive, funny and inspiring things.
Must have beauty product:
50+ sunscreen and hydrating moisturiser 🦋
The item of clothing I’m definitely over wearing:
Melbourne based ‘sister studios’ - cucumber green cap (I love hats a lot)
Snacking on:
I don’t really snack - I just indulge. This past week I’ve been eating homemade, Bulgarian fried dough called ‘Mekitsi’ - and it’s absolutely one of the most delicious desserts I’ve ever had in my life. Heaven in your mouth 💕
Can’t stop watching on TikTok:
I don’t use TikTok- Insta is overwhelming enough
Dreaming of:
My next dream director to work with ✨
Next place on the list to travel to:
South Korea
I’m currently inspired by:
The brave men and women in Iran who are fighting for their freedom.
My favourite way to relax is:
Swimming in the sea and camping in nature with someone I love.
I stay healthy by:
Doing Pilates, riding my bike and being happy and in my power.
When I was younger…
If I could give my teenage self one bit of advice, what would it be:
Don’t worry about boys! Focus on yourself. Don’t be afraid and know that you can make any dream you have come true 💕
My dream job as a teen was:
To be the female lead in a show like The OC or One Tree Hill.
Best piece of advice I ever received as a teen was:
‘Keep believing in yourself’- when I was 17, I met Anton Enus, an Aussie newsreader who I grew up watching. I wanted to be in front of the camera but I didn’t know where to begin. He was so kind to me and wrote me these words on a piece of paper I still have on my wall today.
My biggest fashion faux-pas as a teenager was:
I have no fashion regrets.
My first job was:
Front of house and drive through at McDonald’s! Best job for a teenager ever! I want my future kids to work at McDonalds for a first job too.
My biggest inspiration was:
Books and film and music; my dreamworlds.
One thing I love about Gen Z is:
How informed and how (not all) open minded they are.
Check out Jillian in Millie Lies Low, streaming now.
