Crisel Consunji
Filipina-Hong Kong actress
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Crisel Consunji (Chinese: 姬素·孔尚治, born September 2, 1984) is a Filipina-Hong Kong actress, singer, and educator.[2] In 2019 she won Best New Performer[3] and was nominated for Best Actress at the 38th Hong Kong Film Awards for her role in Still Human.
.jpg)
Crisel Consunji | |
|---|---|
Consunji at the 38th Hong Kong Film Awards in 2019 | |
| Born | Maria Criselda Ramos Consunji September 2, 1984[1] |
| Alma mater | St. Paul College, Pasig Ateneo de Manila University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2006—present |
| Spouse |
Carsten Rakutt (m. 2018) |
| Children | 3 |
Biography
Consunji was born and raised in the Philippines. She received a BA and an MA in political science from the Ateneo de Manila University.[4] She was trained at Repertory Philippines, a theatre company.[citation needed]
She moved to Hong Kong in 2008 to work at Hong Kong Disneyland, where she performed for three years as a lead vocalist in productions such as High School Musical and The Golden Mickeys.[5] In 2015, she and her husband Carsten Rakutt founded Baumhaus, which provides creative arts classes to 0–6 year-olds.[6]
Acting career
In 2017, she appeared in an episode of RTHK's series Below the Lion Rock.[citation needed] In 2019 in Still Human, her first starring role, Evelyn Santos, she became the first Filipino to be nominated for and to win Best New Performer, and the first to be nominated for Best Actress at the Hong Kong Film Awards.[citation needed]
Acting credits
Film
| Year | English title | Original title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Still Human | 淪落人 | Evelyn Santos | [7] |
Television series
| Year | English title | Original title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Lion Rock Down 2017 | 獅子山下2017 | Anna | |
Stage credits
| Year | Title | Role | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Into the Woods | Little Red Riding Hood | Manila (New Voice Company) | |
| 2007 | Cinderella Kids | Anastasia | Manila (Repertory Philippines) | |
| 2006 | Aladdin Jr. | Jasmine | Manila (Repertory Philippines) | |
| 2005 | The Magic Flute | Manila (Philippine Opera Company) | ||
| 2005 | The Emperor's New Clothes | Verity | Manila (Repertory Philippines) | |
| 2004 | Pinocchio | The Blue Fairy | Manila (Repertory Philippines) | |
| 2004 | Fame | Serena | Manila (Repertory Philippines) | |
| 2003 | Beauty and the Beast | Beauty | Manila (Repertory Philippines) | |
| 2002 | The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe | Susan | Manila (Trumpets) | |
| 2002 | Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | Snow White | Manila (Repertory Philippines) | |
| 2001 | Cinderella | Cinderella | Manila (Repertory Philippines) | |
| 2000 | Jack and the Beanstalk | The Golden Goose | Manila (Repertory Philippines) | |
| 2000 | The Boy Friend | Nancy | Manila (Repertory Philippines) | |
| 1999 | Sleeping Beauty | Sybil | Manila (Repertory Philippines) | |
| 1999 | Hansel and Gretel | Ensemble | Manila (Philippine Opera Company) | |
| 1998 | Annie | Duffy | Manila (Repertory Philippines) | |
| 1998 | The Wizard of Oz | Dorothy | Manila (Repertory Philippines) | |
| 1997 | Alice in Wonderland | Alice | Manila (Repertory Philippines) | |
| 1996 | Pinocchio | Manila (Repertory Philippines) | ||
| 1995 | Evita | Manila (Repertory Philippines) | ||
| 1995 | Annabelle Broom, The Unhappy Witch | Judy | Manila (Repertory Philippines) |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 38th Hong Kong Film Awards | Best Actress | Still Human | Nominated |
| Best New Performer | Won | |||
| 30th Hong Kong Directors' Guild Awards | Best New Actress | Won | ||
| 25th Hong Kong Film Critics Society Award | Best Actress | Nominated | ||
