Cross Encounters is an award winning performing arts producer, performer, presenter and organiser. It creates contemporary innovative intercultural theatre, stage and screen works, by using multiple art forms across different cultures. By combining the best of the Australian and Asian performing arts sectors, it leads and fosters mutual conversations, partnerships, as well as networking and exchange opportunities between artists and audiences.
In addition to offering cross-cultural theatre-based services, our production company develops and performs works that investigate the possibilities of innovation, deep collaboration and exchange between culturally diverse artists. We’re dedicated to creating innovative intercultural theatre, stage and screen productions. Our projects encompass different forms, cultural traditions, stories and technologies.
These provide a platform for government bodies, academic institutions and industry professionals to exchange ideas, helping to build connections. We are engaged in intercultural artistic collaborative projects, discussions, investigations and events. We are particularly focused on supporting emerging artists from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We guide their involvement in the Australian performing arts industry through mentorship and development opportunities.
Through promoting and facilitating the connection of culturally diverse artistic, cultural, educational and government organisations, we aim to foster public awareness of and interest in the development of cross-cultural artistic, performing arts and theatrical works.
The company is the first independent non-profit performing arts organisation in Melbourne that has a particular focus on the exchange and communication between Australian and Chinese theatre, and the first arts organisation in Australia which produces Chinese-Australian cross-cultural physical theatre works. Our artistic style and innovative intercultural drama shows are unique and we’re the first and only creatives among all the performing arts groups in Australia. We’re lucky to have been recognised for our distinct artistic genre and explorations.
We promote two way communication between the Chinese and Australian performing arts industries. Other projects include workshops, theatre forums, education programs, public events, presentations and collaborations, as well as arts festivals and celebrations. We have been engaged by the Australian Council of the arts, among other bodies and organisations.
Cross Encounters is Melbourne’s first and only independent NFP and DGR certified Chinese-Australian performing arts organisation.
We’re honoured to be Melbourne’s sole fully accredited Chinese-Australian performing arts organisation.
墨尔本首个且唯一全资质中澳表演艺术机构Cross Encounters
Olivia Wang
ABOUT OUR FOUNDER
Lead in Chinese-Australian performing arts scene中澳跨文化戏剧第一人
王欧 – 中澳跨文化戏剧第一人
OLIVIA WANG – Actor | Producer | Cross-cultural and public welfare performing arts practitioner | NGO founder | Ambassador for theatre arts and cultural exchange
Olivia Wang is an award-winning actress, producer, intercultural and public-spirited performing arts practitioner. She is a versatile performer with a background in both Chinese and Australian performing arts, encompassing screen, theater, and stage. The uniqueness of her creations lies in her skilful blending of Eastern aesthetics and Western techniques to create artistic expressions deeply rooted in culture yet modern at the same time.
王欧是一位屡获奖项的演员，制作人，跨文化艺术家和公益践行者，首家中澳表演艺术机构Cross EncountersX戏界创始人。她的创作的独特之处在于她巧妙地融合了东西方美学与表现手法，创造出既具有深厚文化底蕴又不失现代感的艺术表达。
As an ascending contemporary screen actor, Olivia Wang has won the title of Actress In A Leading Role in International Independent Film Awards; best actress award at Thilsri International Film Festival; best actress at Athvikvaruni International Film Festival; best actress at Rohip International Film Festival and Thilsri International Film Festival, as well as a finalist at the New York International Film Awards and Top Shorts film festival. Her recent project Wake Her Up has achieved wide acclaim, boosting the profile of actor Olivia Wang and production team Cross Encounters. To date, Wake Her Up has been selected in 25 international film festivals, finding large enthusiastic audiences, across North America, Europe, Oceania and Asia. 作为新晋影视演员，王欧已经获得了International Independent Film Awards国际独立电影奖、Athvikvaruni International Film Festival阿斯维克瓦鲁尼国际电影节、Thilsri International Film Festival塞尔斯里国际电影节、Sittannavasal International Film Festival西坦纳瓦萨尔国际电影节、Rohip International Film Festival罗希普国际电影节等多个国际电影节的最佳女演员奖项。这为她带来了世界范围内的广泛关注。她独特的文化融合和创新型的艺术表达吸引了世界各地观众的目光。
王欧（左一）从维多利亚州多元文化事务部长罗斯潘塞（左二）议员和维多利亚州总督琳达·德绍（右一）阁下手中接过奖杯
As a stage performer, she is first performer to present Chinese-Australian cross-cultural physical theatre on stage. She has performed in renowned venues like La Mama and various prestigious Australian arts festivals, with her works selected in highly competitive hub live broadcast units, captivated audiences and became some of the most popular shows. Since 2022, Olivia’s performances have crossed seven major municipalities in Melbourne. By the end of 2023, she successfully debuted her innovative cross-cultural drama show series at the Asian Australian Drama Music Festival. She also brings expertise as a physical movement coach, theatre choreographer, and event director, and has also showcased her skills as a host and singer at celebratory events. As the recipient of the Victorian Multicultural Arts Excellence Award, Olivia’s achievements have been recognised in well-known media and the industry, such as SBS and Australian Arts Review. 作为舞台剧演员，王欧是澳洲首位进行跨文化肢体剧表演的中国演员，曾在La Mama等知名剧院及澳洲各个艺术节上登台演出，主演作品入选竞争激烈的主场馆直播单元并成为最受欢迎作品，以灵动和充满感染力的表演方式收到关注喜爱。自2022年起，OLIVIA的演出足迹遍及墨尔本地区7大市。2023年底，她带着创新型跨文化戏剧秀系列作品成功亮相墨尔本首届亚澳戏剧音乐节，并进行全球直播。王欧不断突破自我，以充满活力和远见的贡献丰富了表演领域的探索和实践。她还拥有作为形表指导、戏剧编舞和活动导演的经验，并且还在庆祝活动上展示了她作为主持人和歌手的技能。作为维多利亚州多元文化艺术卓越奖的获得者，王欧的成就得到了SBS和《澳大利亚艺术评论》等知名媒体和业内的认可。
As a theatrical cultural exchange ambassador, she is now the head of CROSS ENCOUNTERS, a well-known non-profit performing arts group in Melbourne. Olivia has been nominated for the Victorian Women’s Honor Roll several times in recognition of the changes she has brought to the performing arts profession, as well as her continued contributions to leading the development of cultural exchanges in the performing arts between the East and the West. Olivia Wang’s dedication to showcasing Asian-Australian culture through the performing arts has made a significant impact, earning her the title of the winner of contributions to Arts and Culture award in Yarra. With over ten other nominations in arts and culture fields, Olivia is continuing to enhance multicultural expression. Olivia is recognised as a leader and ambassador for performing arts and cultural exchange. 作为戏剧文化交流使者，她现在是墨尔本著名的非营利性表演艺术团体 CROSS ENCOUNTERS 的负责人。Olivia曾几次获得维多利亚州女性荣誉榜提名，以表彰其在演艺专业领域带来的变革，以及在引领东西方表演艺术文化交流发展，以及帮助多元文化表达等方面做出的持续贡献。2024年底，王欧因为其在通过表演艺术展示亚澳文化领域产生的重大影响，获得了政府颁发的雅拉艺术与文化贡献奖。王欧被认为是墨尔本演艺界的著名华流代表。
These achievements underscore Olivia Wang’s presence as a leading figure in the Chinese-Australian performing arts scene.
王欧被誉为中澳跨文化戏剧第一人。
More about OLIVIA:
Olivia Wang has been in a diverse range of roles, skills and functions within the performing arts field. Besides working as an actress and producer, she is also the founder and head of Cross Encounters, which is Melbourne’s sole accredited Chinese-Australian performing arts organisation.
After having some initial screen performance experience in China, Olivia went on to study acting at NIDA, and went to Melbourne University and has shifted her focus to stage acting such as theatre and music concerts. She made her theatrical debut in the musical IDA with UHT in 2018 and has begun exploring physical theatre since 2019. In addition, Olivia has undertaken music and singing tuition to enhance her practice in performances.
Olivia Wang has participated in various aspects of the performing arts, spanning stage, screen and music. She began as the first actor to perform Chinese-Australian cross-cultural physical theatre on stage, taking on lead roles in several productions. In 2021, Olivia Wang received the Victorian Multicultural Award for Excellence in Arts trophy from Ros Spence , Minister for Multicultural Affairs in the state of Victoria, and Linda Dessau AC, the Governor of Victoria. She made a successful debut of the themed innovative cross-cultural drama show series – Christmas Romance at the Asian Australian Drama Music Festival in 2023. In 2024, Olivia won the contributions to Arts and Culture award in Yarra, for the significant impact through her dedication to showcasing Asian-Australian culture in the performing arts industry.
Olivia Wang also performs as a MC and singer at celebration events. In addition, Olivia Wang is involved in modelling. She also works as an acting coach, a theatre choreographer and an event director. She has achieved recognition as an experienced practitioner in the area of intercultural performing arts.
As a passionate arts insider she sensed that cross-cultural themed projects lacked real support but worth exploring. Olivia is dedicated to making it a force leading towards arts and cultural exchange and collaboration between Australia and Asia.
Some of the awards Olivia Wang has received
International Independent Film Awards-Actress In A Leading Role – Award Winner国际独立电影奖-最佳女主角-获奖– 王欧
Sittannavasal International Film Festival-BEST ACTRESS-西坦纳瓦萨尔国际电影节-最佳女主角 获奖– 王欧
Athvikvaruni International Film Festival – BEST ACTRESS – Award Winner｜阿斯维克瓦鲁尼国际电影节 最佳女演员 获奖 – 王欧
Thilsri International Film Festival – BEST ACTRESS – Award Winner ｜塞尔斯里国际电影节 最佳女演员 获奖 – 王欧
Rohip International Film Festival- Best Actress – winner ｜罗希普国际电影节 最佳女演员 获奖 – 王欧
Yarra Community Awards – Contribution to Arts & Culture – winner ｜雅拉社群奖艺术与文化贡献奖得主 – 王欧
Some key moments from Olivia Wang’s career
- The first performer to present Chinese-Australian cross-cultural physical theatre on stage 澳大利亚跨文化肢体剧第一人
- The creator of themed innovative cross-cultural drama show series创新型跨文化戏剧秀系列创造者
- A new generation screen actress新晋影视演员
- NGO founder and head of Melbourne’s sole fully accredited Chinese-Australian performing arts organisation Cross Encounters非营利组织暨首家中澳跨文化表演艺术机构创始人
- A driving force in the China-Australia performing arts scene中澳表演艺术文化交流引领者
- Ambassador for Theatre Arts and Cultural Exchange中澳戏剧文化交流使者
- Victorian Multicultural Award for Excellence in Arts – Winner ｜维多利亚州艺术卓越奖获得者
- The first Chinese artist to be received by the Australian Prime Minister, the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, and Her Excellency the Queen’s Representative.｜首位被澳大利亚总理、维多利亚州长、多元文化事务部长及女王代表阁下接见的中国艺人。
- Starred in “A Stone’s Throw,” the first ever physical theatre piece combining Chinese and Australian performers under a Chinese director.｜主演作品《生命游戏》为澳大利亚首个中澳合作肢体戏剧项目。
- Over ten Australian and international arts and cultural awards and nominations.｜获得十余项澳洲及国际艺术文化类奖项及提名。
- Her works have been featured multiple times in reports by Australia’s national broadcaster, SBS, showcasing significant social impact.｜作品多次被澳洲国家电视台 SBS 专题报道，极具社会影响力。
- Dedicated to promoting multicultural understanding and fostering China-Australia artistic exchange, she has received longstanding support from the Melbourne government.｜致力于推动多元文化理解与中澳艺术交流，多年来获得墨尔本政府的支持。
Olivia is recognised as a driving force in the China-Australia performing arts scene. She is the first actor to perform Chinese Australian cross-cultural physical theatre on stage, with works spanning screen and music. As the ambassador for theatre arts and cultural exchange, she now heads cross encounters, a renowned NFP performing arts company in melbourne. Because of her outstanding achievements, she became the first Chinese artist to be received by the Governor of Victoria, the Minister of Multicultural Affairs and the Queen’s Representative, and took a photo with the Prime Minister of Australia. These are the first breakthroughs for Chinese performing artists in Australia.
王欧被认为是中澳表演艺术文化交流的引领者。她的职业生涯涉猎银幕和舞台表演、音乐和肢体剧场。王欧是一位屡获奖项的演员，制作人，跨文化艺术家和公益践行者，她是中澳跨文化肢体剧第一人和新晋影视演员，主演了多部作品，并在影视和戏剧领域获得了多个国际奖项。作为戏剧文化交流使者，她现在是墨尔本著名的非营利性表演艺术团体 CROSS ENCOUNTERS 的负责人。因为其出色的成就，成为了被维多利亚州长，多元文化事务部长以及女王代表阁下接见的首位中国艺人，并与澳大利亚总理亲切合影。这些是中国表演艺术家在澳大利亚的首次突破。
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