Maya runs for the Sunshine Charity
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Dutch- Sri Lankan theatre and film actress, Maya de Bresser recently ran the London Half Marathon in aid of the Sunshine Charity after having heard of the meaningful work the charity does for vulnerable children living in the Eastern Province here.
“I was born on the beautiful island of Sri Lanka and having visited the island a few times I have seen it change quite drastically, for good and bad. My last visit was September 2016 – and after not having been back in 12 years – I was yet again blown away by Sri Lanka’s untouched beautiful landscape, its amazing food and its wonderful people. However, the island suffered many years of turmoil, predominantly in the North during a 26 -year civil war as well as the 2004 tsunami both of which have left scars on the landscape and the people. Though Sri Lanka is recovering every year, attention and aid must still be provided for those in need. I love this magical island as its essence runs through my veins and therefore I decided to run my first Hackney Half Marathon to raise money for the children of the Sunshine Charity in Trincomalee,” she said.
Maya de Bresser
Maya Helena, as Maya is known on stage graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance ( Hons) from Hofstra University, New York and continued her studies at the Stella Adler Acting Studio in NY. Maya has been cast in the lead role of two-award winning plays, ‘Necessary Targets and ‘August: Osage Country’ as well as in various projects like, ‘How The Lion and Mouse Became Friends’ to National Geographic’s Brain Game.
“ I learned that the Sunshine Charity has provided unprivileged children with not only their basic needs like nutritional food and clothing but more importantly with creative opportunities, medical care and learning skills as well as educational tools. With these thoughts in mind, I found the motivation to run my first half marathon, to support a greater cause and hopefully make a small, but meaningful, difference,” she said.