My quest for a wide range of Talking Travel interview guests brought me to 13-year-old entertainer Reagan To. Although only recently a teenager, To has traveled the world for her acting roles and dance competitions.

While hospitalized when only 5, To decided she wanted to be an actress. Soon she landed a role on television’s Jane the Virgin and several appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live! In 2021 she supplied the English version voice of Seong Ga-Yeong in Netflix’s Squid Game, a role exposing her to 111 million viewers. That character was so popular, it was featured in a Saturday Night Live skit. To’s résumé keeps growing, as she also appeared in Young Sheldon and can currently be heard as Big Kid Ember in the hit Pixar film Elemental.

Dancing is another passion for To. Trained under renowned dance instructor Shirley Ballas, To has already earned several awards including the titles of International Ballroom Champion, U.S. National Ballroom Champion and U.S. National Latin Champion.

Her acting and dancing brought her a huge following, but it also allowed her to travel the world. Even at a young age, To already has developed a love of travel. She easily cites several of her favorite cities and places she wants to go. Even while working or competing, To makes sure to soak in the areas. It was interesting hearing someone so young give her thoughts on travel.

Engaging and poised, To has a bright future ahead of her. Along with acting and dancing, she plays piano and flute while learning guitar. When she has spare time, she likes baking and would like to open a bakery. She also has big travel plans.

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— John Wroblewski, online writer