From Festival Internships to Walt Disney World – Here’s How An Alumni Did It

Equipped with a fierce determination at a young age to be spotlit in the Creative Industries, the Festivals and Performing Arts graduate, Maybelline San Juan, has worked tirelessly throughout her degree to be celebrated as an upand-coming Woman of Colour in Adelaide’s bustling, creative sphere.

Recognised by UniSA as the highest performing graduate in her Creative Industries degree, and with four internships under her belt, it was clear that Maybelline was destined for big career strides.

Landing internships with iconic Adelaide festivals including the Adelaide Cabaret Festival and Fringe Festival, Maybelline said the real catalyst for her career was the work experience she did with Adelaide City Festival, facilitated by UniSA’s industry connections.

“Interning at FCA was the opportunity that launched my career, and the professional relationship that I made with CEO Justyna Jochym is the continued gift that keeps on giving,” she said.

Although her love for the stage and events has been embedded in her since she started acting, singing and dancing at only five years old, it was her Class of Cabaret performance in high school that