Ascia was treading the boards before she was born, as her mother cracked the whip as ringmaster in red leotard with fully pregnant tummy fit to burst. The last performance was cancelled due to Asciaʼs birth. Ascia is a graduate of Unitecʼs degree in Acting, class of 2001, training under Murray Hutchinson, Raymond Hawthorne, Linda Cartwright, Michelle Hine & many more. She is proud to be a Whanau member at Te Pou Theatre, along with being a regular performer/collaborator with Te Rehia Theatre Company. Ascia has worked as an Actors Agent for over 10 years & highly values her position at Kathryn Rawlings & Associates.