Sylvie Forrest

Sylvie grew up in France and spend long summers in her grandparents village in Italy in the Lazio area. She speaks French and Italian fluently.She was very active and artistic early on. Drawing , sculpting, knitting, sewing. Growing up her hobbies were Figure Skating, Ballet, Skiing, Running in the vineyards of Lyon (France), visiting museums, sight seeing and visiting many Europeans landmarks. As well as going to plays and watching classic Italian and French movies.After graduating from college with a degree in Accounting, she moved to San Francisco to improve her English.After a year in the U.S she decided to move to Japan (she always wanted to see Mount Fuji). She studied precious Jewelery making and Japanese. In Tokyo where she resided, she met other artists and started working as a trio. Karin the Dutch Photographer and Marianne the Danish Clothing Designer. Togheter they created silk kimono fabric accessories, as well as sculptures. One of their pieces was exhibited in Tokyo at The Ueno Museum of Art. Where they received a nomination and 1st place for best young artist.After graduating from The Japan Jewelery Academy, Sylvie missed the U.S and the sunshine.She decided to take a risk and live a childhood dream of acting. So, she signed up for acting classes and before long got her first part on Lifetime's "Strong Medicine"! (2003-2005). With more roles coming shortly after.Sylvie's motto; "I love Life" resonates in her everyday actions.Sylvie supports Breast Cancer Research and many Animal Rescue Groups. Show less «