Episode 196: Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe

Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe is beloved around the world for her portrayal of Rita Haywith-Dorman in the Signed, Sealed, Delivered series and films, about the eclectic and dedicated staff of an “undeliverable letters” office. Yan-Kay was only 15 when she booked her first acting gig, and since then she's appeared in an array of roles in films like Snakes on a Plane and Insomnia, and television shows like Smallville, Supernatural, and Republic of Doyle. Along the way, she’s been a scream queen, battled displaced dinosaurs and generated reams of code as a series regular on Primeval New World, and appeared in a long, long list of Christmas movies, including Christmas at Dollywood. Yan-Kay has also helmed a number of profitable businesses, including a promotional modelling company, a burlesque troupe, an event-planning firm, and a Tim Burton-inspired restaurant-bar called Hyde – and she’s produced and directed numerous award-winning short films. It’s been a winding road to this particular moment in Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe’s life, and in this entertaining and deeply personal interview, she reflects on her remarkable journey, and also discusses why and how she’s taking back her name. Episode sponsor: Fish Flight Entertainment