Soon Hee Newbold's life story is a testament to her remarkable talent, versatility, and dedication to her craft. Born as an infant and adopted by the Newbold family, she grew up in Frederick, Maryland, surrounded by two sisters. From a young age, Soon Hee demonstrated a prodigious aptitude for music, commencing her piano lessons at five and violin lessons at seven. Her exceptional skills earned her numerous prestigious competition wins and concert performances, including appearances at esteemed venues such as Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, Wolf Trap, Disney World, Aspen, and Tanglewood.
As she navigated her high school years, Soon Hee's interests extended beyond music to include science, languages, and drama. She studied German, French, and Russian, and even completed an internship in AIDS and Cancer research at the National Institute of Health in Ft. Detrick, Maryland.
Upon graduating from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Music degree, Soon Hee concentrated on film scoring, orchestration, and audio production. Her professional journey took her to Walt Disney World, where she worked in entertainment and performed with various symphonies in Florida. In addition to her performance career, Soon Hee produced albums and wrote for numerous recording projects and ensembles. Her compositions, published through the FJH Music Company, can be heard worldwide in film, orchestras, and other performing groups.
As an actress, Soon Hee expanded her repertoire to include film and television. Her first film break came in The Waterboy (1998),followed by her first television role in Camp Tanglefoot: It All Adds Up (1999).
Tragedy struck when Soon Hee's mother was diagnosed with Huntington's disease, a devastating genetic neurological illness for which there is little treatment and no cure. In response, Soon Hee wrote the popular song "Endless Dreams" and dedicated it to those affected by Huntington's, aiming to spread awareness and hope.
