After moving to Australia as a physiotherapist, Pia Gould reinvented herself and built a career in the creative industry as a model, hair and makeup artist, actress and content creator.
Key Points
- Starting over in Australia: Pia moved to Australia with a background in physiotherapy but took the courage to rebuild her career and pursue her passion for the creative industry.
- Age is never a limitation: Pia shares why she refused to let age dictate what she could achieve, proving that it’s never too late to reinvent yourself and chase a new career.
- A “I’ve made it” moment: One of the highlights of Pia’s creative career was getting the opportunity to work with an American photojournalist Steve McCurr associated with the iconic “Afghan Girl” photograph—an experience she considers one of her biggest career milestones.
- From finding opportunities to creating them: Pia has expanded her work across modelling, hair and makeup, acting and content creation, while also using her experience to mentor and support aspiring creatives.
- Balancing career and motherhood: Behind her creative achievements is Pia’s journey as a mother, navigating family responsibilities while continuing to pursue her professional goals and personal dreams.
They respect Filipino creatives here in Australia because they know that when you hire someone from the Philippines, we're passionate... We will make it perfect as we want.Melbourne-based creative Pia Gould
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