Speakers

Detailed Bio

Pearlly Chua, a distinguished actress and trainer with 41 years of experience, has significantly enriched English Language Teaching (ELT) through performance arts. Renowned for her role in the monodrama Emily of Emerald Hill, performed 235 times across Asia and beyond, she brings a wealth of expertise in theatre, film, and television to education. Based in Malaysia, Chua trains young artists in acting, voice, and speech, fostering expressive language skills. Her workshops integrate performance techniques into ELT, helping students improve pronunciation and cultural articulation. Collaborating with educational institutions, she promotes theatre as a tool for language learning, drawing on her extensive career to inspire confidence and creativity in learners.

Impact Story:

In 2022, Pearlly Chua conducted a series of theatre workshops for 150 ESL students in Kuala Lumpur, organised by the Malaysian Ministry of Education. Over three months, her sessions focused on voice modulation and dramatic expression, resulting in a 40% improvement in students’ spoken English confidence, as reported by teachers. One student, a shy Form 4 learner, credited Chua’s coaching with helping her deliver a school speech flawlessly. By integrating theatre into ELT, Chua has enabled students to overcome language barriers and embrace cultural storytelling, aligning with her mission to empower through performance. Her workshops continue to inspire educators to adopt creative methods in language teaching.