Ciara Riley Wilson

Ciara says another dream role is to represent her Filipino heritage in movies and television set in America’s 1970s rock era. She’s “obsessed” with the ‘70s and would love to play a character from that time. Her passion for the period is reflected through the clothing and jewelry she designs, combining the best of the ‘70s with modern trends. To create her unique outfits, Ciara learned how to sew, proving once again she can achieve whatever she sets out to do as she feels that “Fashion is the epitome of self-expression.” "You can say so much about who you are, where you come from, what you believe in, and what makes you inspired, without saying a single word,” she said. “It’s also important because there is so much history in how fashion is a mirror to what’s happening in society. We can learn so much about human experience in different decades based on what people were wearing. Above all, I think fashion is so important because it can bring people of similar interests together and help strengthen the relationships people have with getting to know themselves,” she added. Ciara is “really excited” to put focus on developing her fashion design skills. “I really want to wear my designs for press and red-carpet events and eventually start my own brand,” she shared. “It’s exciting to see the possibilities of how I can blend the world of fashion and acting together.” Apart from her work and sewing, Ciara enjoys multiple other hobbies like playing pickleball, crafting, singing, writing poetry, and playing guitar. She says it’s hard to find time to spend in these areas, but she prioritizes this time for herself and keeps up with her hobbies whenever possible. Ciara is also involved in global issues, surrounding LGBTQ+ rights and other human rights, helping empower others to embrace their individuality. She talks about how important it is to accept who we are and what we have and to accept others who are different from ourselves. She seeks to use her voice to speak out on these issues, while confessing her own imperfections to encourage others. Ciara, who has psoriatic arthritis, is also very passionate about raising awareness for the struggles people have living with chronic diseases that aren’t as visible to others. She reminds us how important it is to love ourselves and how this self-love can contribute to a more harmonious society. Ciara believes it’s important to find the right balance between your career and personal life and to protect your inner peace. “I think young people need to remember that life is full of constant ebbs and flows of growth. There’s never an end goal of ‘full potential’ because that puts so much pressure on perfection. As long as you are trying your best, learning from every experience, and applying what you’ve learned to your future, you’re on the right track,” she explained. “Be kind to yourself!” “I believe that the small things you do to work on yourself internally can have a huge butterfly effect on society,” she added. “Only when you truly love yourself can you spread love to others and be a positive member of society. It takes a lot of pressure off of feeling like you need to outwardly change the world. All we can do is to start with ourselves, and the rest will fall into place." Being an active user of social media, Ciara documents her life through Instagram and TikTok, expressing herself and connecting with others in her generation. “Gen Z has this sense of unity and fiery passion that is undeniable. I think this has a lot to do with growing up with social media and having the ability to connect with so many people from so many backgrounds,” she said. “We also grew up with access to so much information online to get educated about societal injustices. Now that we are of voting age, Gen Z is coming up and saying, ‘these are the changes we need to see and we’re not backing down until we see them.’ Social media and the Gen Z experience has completely changed the way our society dismantles these social justice issues and I think that’s so incredible.”