Speaking withMedium, she also shared more insight into her passion for musical theater.

Aside from that, I would love to star in an action TV series or Film.

It would be cool to incorporate my sports background with acting in this way."

Ali Fumiko Whitney

Kids from all different walks of life should see themselves represented.

I have been girl-crushing on Zendaya for forever, so she is probably number one on my list.

She seems like the most down-to-earth and genuine person to work with.

Ali Fumiko Whitney in Find me Falling

My Grandparents, Florence and Tsugio Kubota, met in the internment camps during WWII.

I would love to tell their story one day and bring more Japanese American stories to stages/screens."

Find Me Fallingis now streaming on Netflix.

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