I woke up this morning, slept in and rolled out of bed and did some errands around the house, and realized that this is the first day in months, or perhaps in the past couple of years where I have felt a true sense of comfort, happiness and living 100% in the moment. 

What that means, I am still not 100% sure, but the thing is that I have been working so hard the past few months that maybe it is totally deserved and I am now allowed to reap the fruits of the rewards which I have cultivated from putting in the hours. Although I think it is definitely important to continue the actions which I was doing before, they somehow feel easier and effortless, eg waking up early and going to work, sometimes working 15 hour days, auditioning last minute and leaving work early... all these little things that used to freak me out and made me feel nervous and like I was going to lose everything if I screwed them up, suddenly feel like they are ok, and that everything will be ok no matter what happens.

It's a new level, a new plateau, and I think the thing is not too get too complacent, whilst also striving and continuously working towards your goals... actions and receptivity all in one. Yin and yang - finding the true balance. 

So how are you creating balance in your life? Are you working too hard and reaching burn out, or relaxing too much and not doing the actions you know you should take. I think the happy medium is in the middle - so let me know how you go in finding that for yourself! :)

Until next time, 

Emily xxxx

Hi everyone!

So this last month has been a little crazy and hectic, but nonetheless a really awesome experience!!
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So in a nutshell, this has what has been going on. I have recently signed with Commercial Agent Brian Duensing at Talentworks which is super exciting, and I can't wait to see what exciting work we do together. 

I have also started classes with Mike Pointer at Hey I Saw Your Commercial which is awesome, played a supporting role in feature film Somerset, as well as re-shooting short film Sunshine in a couple of weeks time!

Am currently working on a bunch of other exciting things, but will not mention until they come to fruition ;) I'm going to keep this short and sweet, but I hope you are going great wherever you are, and that you are chasing your dreams with as much passion and determination as possible :) :)

Lots of love! Emily xxx

Hi everyone!

I hope all has going well for you wherever you are! I have been keeping super busy - re-shooting the short film Sunshine in a couple of weeks time, as well as attending quite a few Commercial Agent meetings and auditioning for a few big projects - which have been very promising and very exciting!

Also starting Commercial Classes next week with a highly respected teacher in Hollywood which I can not wait for, as well as putting myself out there and producing and posting online as much content as possible!!

It's 10:30pm now, and this is my first night off in over 3 weeks time... but man I am truly loving this experience. I feel so grateful to have amazing friends, family, co-workers and mentors around me, and feel like I am changing and growing on a daily basis.

I truly resonate with the saying 'you never work a day in your life if you love what you do', and I honestly do!! If you find what you love, then nothing else matters and the days fly by and life feels like a breeze :)

As you gradually do more and more of what you love, and let go of the things that no longer serve you, you attract more of more of the good stuff... kind of like a ride! Once the momentum is there you are attracting more and more to you, and it is hard to slow down or get off once you are on!! Life is one big roller coastering adventure!!

Anyway I hope this little post inspires you in some way to keep on going and plugging along at your dreams, because believe me it is worth it - because what is life without hopes, dreams, and leaving a positive impact on this earth!!

I will keep you updated with how things progress on my end, and please comment below about any things which are happening to you which are exciting, or just want to share in general!

​Until next time, lots of love - Emily xx

Hi everyone! 2016 has been a busy year so far!

Since my last post in late 2014, a lot has happened! I have since relocated to Los Angeles, and have settled into my day job, acting and lifestyle routine. Which has been very fulfilling and satisfying :)

I have signed with my manager Sharon King at SK Management, and getting the opportunity to audition for some cool projects!

I have been studying intensively at The Acting Centre, and have absolutely fallen in love with the vibe, people and technique - it truly is one of a kind technique and truly changed my acting for the better! It truly just GETS art and creation at it's purest form.

Last year I was lucky enough to have been cast in a few short films, and this year have most recently been cast as the lead in short film 'Sunshine', and am really excited to delve into the rich subject material, character and story line - working with a delightful and talented bunch of people!

I also got the chance to update my head shots with effervescent photographer Denice Duff, and would highly recommend her to anyone living in the Los Angeles area - she truly is a gift, and am so grateful to have stumbled upon her. You can check out one of our shots below :)

So overall the journey up until now has definitely been challenging and stressful at times, but am looking forward to continuing on the journey and pursuing my dream, and seeing where the next step takes me!

I hope you have enjoyed reading this, and until next time take care and keep on shining! :)

Emily xx

​Hi everyone,

I have just finished working on Theatre Production Tales of A City By The Sea at La Mama Courthouse, and wanted to share some of the experiences of working with this talented, diverse and enriching group of people!

We were super lucky to have sold out each night of our 2 week season, and it was extended another two days by La Mama Courthouse.

As you can see from the picture above, we had truly grown to become a family on and off the stage, which made it an event bigger blessing to work with such a brilliant cast and crew!

I had quite a favorite experiences of working on this production, and here are just a few of them..

-THE FOOD! Wow my eyes have totally been opened to a new variety of Middle Eastern and Arabic food... Zaatar Bread anyone??!!!

-The language - Wow this language is very hard to pronounce, but is so beautiful and ancient... it really captures many generations worth of history within it's vowels and consonants, and is glorious to listen to.

-The religion - I now have a new found respect of the religion surrounding this culture and conflict that is still going on to this day... and has really opened my eyes to the issues on a 1st hand basis.

-The community - It is the people, the relationships and their connection which makes this story so captivating, heart wrenching and real.... without each other they truly have nothing, and so it really cements there connection to each other in such a strong way and it honestly becomes unbreakable.. which is something which the character played definitely discovered throughout the storyline.

-The Music -ASEEL - Must I say more!!?

I hope that you got a chance to check out this heart wrenching and thought provoking play, and if not then the production will be returning for a second season touring Australia in mid 2016 - so make sure to stay tuned and check it out! :)

Emily :) xx

P.S - ​You can check out some of our reviews below!

The Age

THEATRE
TALES OF A CITY BY THE SEA ★★★★ Samah Sabawi
La Mama Courthouse, until November 23

Star-crossed lovers Jomana (Nicole Chamoun) and Rami (Osamah Sami) face a hopeless impasse. The Palestinian cause brings together the Gazan journalist and the American-born Palestinian doctor, but is also what threatens to keep them apart.

Like recent Palestinian film Omar (2013), many artists are exploring the current state of the conflict through the frame of divided young love. This is a generation who've grown up under various states of occupation, with internet access allowing them to interact with the world beyond their borders.

Some of playwright Samah Sabawi's poetry is heavy-handed, but there are raw emotions propelling the drama. Director Lech Mackiewicz extracts moving performances from a large cast, with singer Aseel Tayah's wistful dirge echoing throughout.

Sabawi's nuanced exploration of the myriad ways the occupation affects Palestinians at home and abroad could only be drawn from first-hand experiences. Those who've managed to escape find themselves suspended between two worlds, while for those who stay their roots are one of the only things they have left.

Set during the 2008 Gaza war, the play speaks to this year's hostilities just as strongly. Sabawi's focus extends beyond the political to people battling for normalcy – and managing to find humour – when the future is so uncertain. Funerals and marriages become a part of daily life.

Jomana finds solace from documenting the bloodshed.

"One more dead baby and the world will rise," she prays.

Despite its flaws, this gripping play is an act of resistance that implores its audience to take heed.

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Comments:

"Having just flown in from Tel Aviv, the authenticity of the characters played by the actors was breathtaking. I could have sworn that Lama was the check out girl at our local supermarket and that Jumana was sitting at the table next to us at a wedding we attended in Jericho..... Emily Coupe as Lama, the chatterbox cousin, with her sexy tight jeans and hijab could be any Palestinian teenager shopping in Ramallah or on the streets of Jaffa, texting as she walks and gossips with her friends." - The Blog: The Australian Jewish Democratic Society, written by Ann Fink.

"Thanks so much for inviting me last night, I absolutely loved the play..
You and your fellow cast members were wonderful. I'm so happy to see you playing a role with such depth, light and shade. Congratulations Emily on a great job.  
I loved the writing of the piece too, it felt very much from the heart and sadly so reflecting what's going on in Gaza today. It was such a satisfying, worthwhile and moving night at the theatre." - Casting Director