British - Actress | December 21, 1987 -
I really enjoy being involved in 'Hollyoaks Later' - it's great.
Rachel Shenton
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'Switched at Birth' has an amazing cast, including an Oscar winner and two Emmy nominees. The writing is very innovative, and the show's producers have redefined U.S. TV by launching a mainstream show which includes multiple deaf cast members whose characters communicate only in ASL (American Sign Language).
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To be honest, the first thing that hits you when you step off the plane in L.A. is just how eager people are to help you out here - or, at least, that's what I've found.
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When someone walks into me, whether it's my fault or not, I say, 'Sorry.'
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I feel that Britain is a rather self-deprecating nation: you're almost considered egotistical to say you're good at anything.
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There are many issues within the deaf community but, for me, none more important than access to education for deaf children.
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Due to the closure of many deaf schools in the U.K., deaf children are forced to attend mainstream school. I don't mind this idea: I think it's inclusive, and it better prepares children for life in a hearing world. I don't mind this idea - if that child gets the right support.
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I've done my fair share of fundraising over the years, and I know how difficult that can be, so I could only imagine people's reaction when I was asking them to part with their hard-earned cash for a movie.
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For me, film is an extremely powerful way of conveying a message to a mainstream audience.
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I've seen a lot of people in my life base their self-worth on what job they book or don't book, what car they drive, or whether they can afford a house deposit or not.
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In the deaf community, there is exactly that - a community. It's like nothing I see in the hearing world. It's old fashioned, I guess, and beautiful.
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We need to be a bit kinder and more aware of what is really important.
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