Aina
“Being a woman is to have the amazing superpower to transform trauma, pain and sadness into boundless love, compassion and joy.”
Aina is curious, compassionate, and kind. She perceives the world through a thoughtful and analytical lens, taking the necessary time to formulate a perspective or opinion. In her career, she is helping to provide visibility for the Filipino community as she continues to make major strides in Hollywood’s television scene. Meet Aina. This is her story.
K: Please introduce yourself!
A: Hi! My name is Aina Dumlao, born and raised in the Philippines. Los Angeles is currently my home base.
K: Describe yourself in your own words
A: I am strange and silly in the most fun and entertaining of ways. Or so my husband says!
K: What is your favorite thing about yourself?
A: I love pondering, contemplating and musing over things… instead of taking the easy route of picking a side. Yes or no. Right or wrong. Black or white. I enjoy living in the gray spaces for as long as I need to, and taking my time to grow into my answers … no matter how long it takes.
K: Tell us a story. Have you had an experience that has defined you or made you stronger?
A: My Dad walked out on me and my mom when I was seven. I stopped being a kid right at that moment.
K: What is one piece of advice you’d give to your younger self?
A: Slow down. Inhale, exhale. The beauty of life is in the NOW.
K: What does being a woman mean to you?
A: Being a woman is to have the amazing superpower to transform trauma, pain and sadness into boundless love, compassion and joy.
K: Who is one woman that inspires you? What would you say to her if she were here now?
A: Hi Mom! You are the strongest, most resilient, loving, kind and generous person I know. I miss you.
