[female she/her] Welcome to Aurora Bay, [JONIE BAEK]! I couldn’t help but notice you look an awful lot like [IM JINAH]. You must be the [THIRTY THREE] year old [EX-CHILD ACTRESS]. Word is you're [STEADFAST] but can also be a bit [STUBBORN] and your favorite song is [SUNDAY MORNING BY THE VELVET UNDERGROUND]. I also heard you’ll be staying in [CRYSTAL COVE CONDOMINIUMS]. I’m sure you’ll love it!
pinterest. [ciara, 25, bst/gmt, she/her].
Tw emotional/financial abuse
Jonie Baek was born into the glitzy, high-pressure world of Hollywood. From a young age, she was thrown into the spotlight by her overbearing father, an unsuccessful actor who lived vicariously through her. Jonie’s mother, a famous director, facilitated Jonie's early acting career to appease her father and was just glad to not be hearing nonstop complaining about his unsuccessful career anymore. Jonie, a people-pleaser by nature, went along with their plans fitted with immense pressure to succeed. This relentless pursuit of fame led to significant mental health issues.
Despite her struggles, Jonie became a recognisable child actress, starring in several TV shows and movies. However, by the age of 20, she could no longer endure the demands of her career and decided to disappear from the industry. She fled to London, wanting a fresh start. Jonie dabbled in teaching acting classes, but her lack of passion (and talent for that matter) for the craft rendered her ineffective as a teacher. She also tried her hand at writing, producing a debut book that fictionalised her childhood in the industry. While the book garnered some attention, it wasn’t actually all that good and she stopped doing that too.
She attempted painting, but her works lacked depth. She ventured into photography, only to find her skills were mediocre at best. Graphic design, jewellery making, and even a brief stint as a musician followed, but none of these pursuits worked out. Defeated, embarrassed, Jonie relocated to Manchester, hoping to carve out a more conventional life away from her past.
At 27, tragedy struck when Jonie's mother passed away, leaving her a substantial inheritance. Her father, divorced from Jonie's mother and still obsessed with controlling his daughter's life, pressured Jonie to let him move to Manchester, eager to exploit her newfound wealth. He did, leaving Jonie feeling trapped once again in that little house with him, so she took the inheritance and set off to travel with no particular destination.
A month into her travels, Jonie found herself pregnant after a hookup. She continued to travel, anxiety growing, until accepting her child needed stability. Jonie returned to Manchester just before giving birth to her daughter, Jackie. The oppressive presence of her father made living in Manchester unbearable, as he continued to guilt her for abandoning him and traveling. When he died suddenly shortly after Jonie turned 32, she saw it as a chance to start anew.
Determined to provide Jackie with a happy and stable upbringing, and still grieving the complicated death of her mother and now father, Jonie used the remainder of her inheritance to move to Aurora Bay, a place far removed from her past. Here, she hopes to build a new life, free from the shadows of her father's expectations and her own failed pursuits. Though unsure of her future, Jonie wants to create a loving and peaceful environment for her daughter, finally prioritising her own happiness and well-being.
Extrassssss
Moved to Aurora Bay at the end of July.
Has Jackie in lots of clubs/after school activities&holiday clubs because Jonie needs to focus on what she's doing with her life. Right now that amount to wandering around the town aimlessly. So productive
Can come off as rude/standoffish but she's just straight to the point! (or that's what she says)
Will run if you mention her flop of a writing career
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