Hope Orange(I)

Hope Orange, a non-binary Southern Cheyenne actor, model, musician, and artist embodies a vibrant tapestry of culture and resilience. Her upbringing, steeped in Native American Church traditions and nurtured by her father, a ceremonial elder and language keeper, and her mother, a teacher and artist, deeply informs her multifaceted work. A nomadic childhood, spanning California and culminating in New Mexico, ignited her creative passions, from gymnastics and ballet to theater, fostering a love for performance. A global journey with her adventurous mother, from Algeria to Beijing, exposed her to diverse cultures and languages, including French, Arabic, Mandarin, Thai, Cheyenne, and Spanish. This diverse background nurtured her artistic versatility, from hip-hop and circus arts to murals and guitar, alongside excelling in local theater, gymnastics, and community activism with organizations like Moving Arts Espanola. Formal training at the New Mexico School for the Arts honed her skills, leading to recognition like Best Actress at the CINE Student Filmmaker Awards. As a model, she's graced runways at events like the Santa Fe Indian Market Fashion Gala, collaborating with indigenous designers such as Patricia Michaels, Sky-Eagle Collection, Dillards, Chipeta Trading Company, and Jason Baerg. Despite her achievements, Hope remains rooted in her heritage, committed to language preservation and inspiring native youth through art and acting. She is a storyteller, cultural ambassador, and a beacon of hope, embodying resilience, creativity, and the power of embracing the world while honoring her roots.