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The Team
ANN HU
Creator, Writer, Actress playing WENDY
Ann Hu Website
Ann Hu has been working as an actress, singer and writer in film, television and theater for over twenty years. She majored in drama and musical theater at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts at the Collaborative Arts Project 21st Century studio, where she earned her BFA at the end of what she calls "the four hardest years of my life…still.”
Since graduating, Hu has performed across the US in tour de force roles in theater, and worked with notable artists such as Tony Award Winning producer John Glines, Obie Award winning director Richard Caliban, and starred opposite film and television stars like Raven-Symone, Matt LeBlanc, Tim Allen, Mark Harmon, LL Cool J, Chris O'Donnell, Skye P. Marshall, and Oscar Award winning actresses Halle Berry and Reese Witherspoon.
In Los Angeles, Hu worked as a freelance writer for Backstage's formerly Unscripted; a Blog for Actors, where she wrote of her experiences and perspectives as an Asian American actress and woman in today's ever challenging industry. From 2008-2013, she accumulated up to 100,000 daily readers of her blog, spanning from China, to England, New York and Los Angeles.
As a stand-up comedian, she has performed at the Improv, the Comedy Store, M-Bar, and Tao Comedy. In 2015, Hu produced “All That You Deserve” a stand-up variety show and performed a half hour set about the consequences of childhood bullying. She continues to ‘stand up’, at Tao Comedy Studio, Los Angeles and various other venues.
Two Girls, One Candle, inspired by her friendship with Tricia Brooks, is the comedic breath of fresh air, Hu wishes to share with the world, with the intention of connecting society to a higher, inner power and for women who need help lighting their inner flame, by sparking it with laughter.
TRICIA BROOKS
Tricia Brooks is a film/tv and theatre actor with dual citizenship in the USA, and UK.
In addition to her BA from San Francisco State University, she studied improv at The Groundlings and UCB, and trained in Shakespeare at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. She has performed stand-up at the Comedy Store and the Hollywood Improv.
Brooks is best known for her roles in "At Last" (HBO Max) and “Spades” (Amazon Prime), nominated for Best Drama at the critically acclaimed T.O. WebFest in Toronto.
Most recently she was seen in the dynamic romantic comedy “Yvonne Speaks”, which hit the festival circuit, including the Burbank International Film Festival. Brooks won best actress at the Paris Film Awards in Paris for "No Trophies", a sci-fi comedic short where she masterfully played a werewolf.
Two Girls, One Candle, is the quirky comedy Brooks always wished existed. Inspired by her dynamic, hilarious friendship with Ann Hu, the series explores the humor, depth, and soul of female friendships and self-love—with a focus not just on romance, but the relationships that shape who we are.
TRICIA BROOKS
CURTIS BECHDHOLT
DIRECTOR
Curtis Bechdholt is a veteran actor. His early career was spent in Vancouver, working in TV and film such as Outer Limits, Highlander, Millennium and Rhino Brothers.
After moving to Los Angeles, Curtis pursued other interests, before returning to acting as a coach. Watching actors achieve success is one of the most satisfying life moments possible.
While coaching, Curtis has also returned to the stage playing Raul in “Extremities” and Jacob Marley in “David Lynch’s unauthorized Christmas Carol.”
Directing has become his new passion with shorts like “Tony and Louise” and “The Bookclub.” Curtis also directed the web series “Pop and Spin” (available on Amazon Prime.) Currently, Curtis is a manager with ADS Management.
Nina Rausch is artist who was born and raised in a small town outside Stuttgart / Germany. At the early ages of 4, she set foot on stage for the very first time. Many performances followed there after at her local theatre in shows such as 'Pinoccio', 'My Fair Lady' and 'Macbeth'.
Besides acting, she explored other art forms as well and excelled in music with the piano and the clarinet. She loved visual arts and made architecture her major in the last 2 years of German high-school.
After graduation, she relocated to the USA and enrolled at Northern Illinois University to receive her BFA in acting. During her studies she had the wonderful opportunity to study at the legendary Moscow Art Theatre in Russia, for one summer.
Once finished with her degree, Nina relocated to the East Coast and began her professional career in the Big Apple. Two years later, she realized that Los Angeles was calling her name and she packed her bags.
Now living in the heart of Hollywood, Nina has had the opportunity to work on many renowned films and TV shows, and recently started developing 2 pilots of her own. Writing has been an exciting new challenge she never thought she'd enjoy! Two girls, One Candle was very lucky to have her on as our producer!
NINA RAUSCH
PRODUCER
