FEATURE: A dream taking flight: Tuguegarao-born actress lands role in new “The Hunger Games” Hollywood film

Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – From the quiet streets of Tuguegarao to the global stage of Hollywood, a young Filipina is steadily carving her path into the world of international cinema.

Rada Rae, an Austrian-Filipino actress born in Tuguegarao in 2014, is set to appear in the upcoming Hollywood film “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping,” scheduled for theatrical release on November 20, 2026. In the film, she will portray the character Wellie, marking another significant step in her growing acting career.

While details about her early life remain largely private, available information indicates that Rae is currently under the management of James Symington of Symington Talent Management, a sign of her continued rise in the global entertainment scene.

Her upcoming appearance in a major Hollywood franchise is not her first brush with international recognition. Rae has already built an impressive portfolio of roles across film and television at a young age.

In 2025, she portrayed Aileen Kynch in the Netflix film “Exterritorial,” which earned an 80% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The platform’s Tomatometer reflects the percentage of positive reviews from professional critics, and such a rating suggests the film was generally well received—highlighting the strength of its performances, including Rae’s.

Beyond film, she has also appeared in the television series “House of David” as Avva in a continuing supporting role. Earlier, she took part in the acclaimed series “Nine Perfect Strangers,” where she played the role of Rebecca, along with appearances in various international short films and commercials.

With her role in The Hunger Games franchise, Rae is expected to gain broader international exposure, further establishing herself as one of the young talents to watch as she continues to build her career on the global stage.