Trinity Jo-Li Bliss has been performing for as long as she can remember – whether that meant writing songs about imaginary puppies or acting. Now, as she prepares to release her coming of age album Forever Fool and returns to the world of Avatar in Fire and Ash, Trinity is confidently stepping into a new chapter defined by girlhood and fearless creativity.

Simultaneously, Trinity has quite literally grown up on one of the biggest film sets in the world. Having joined the Avatar franchise at just seven years old, she’s navigated intense physical training and years of collaborative world building – all while discovering her own voice as both a young actor and musician.

Balancing blockbuster filmmaking with deeply personal song writing is not an easy job, but Trinity embodies a new generation of multidisciplinary artists who refuse to be boxed in. Her artistry feels raw and unfiltered, shaped by imagination and an unyielding love for storytelling in all its shapes and forms.

At just the beginning of this next era in 2026, she’s embracing sensitivity and tenderness, proving that growing up in the spotlight doesn’t mean losing your sense of play. Instead, she’s turning it into fuel for both her film and music projects.

We caught up with Trinity to talk about storytelling through song, growing up in the Avatar universe, and embracing every chaotic and cinematic moment along the way.

Hey Trinity! Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with me and to contribute to 1883. We’re incredibly excited to have you on board. I wanted to start by talking about your music. Forever Fool is coming out soon, and I’ve been listening to your songs on Spotify – I absolutely love them! Could you tell me what inspired you to immerse yourself in music?

Music has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. It feels like I’ve been singing since I could talk. I’ve always loved music – writing little jingles, making things up, just playing around creatively.
Both of my brothers played piano growing up, not because they wanted to, but I was obsessed. I’d sit there tinkering on the keys, not knowing what I was doing, just having fun! I was completely enamoured with it.
My love for both music and acting really started through local musical theatre camps. My parents both worked full – time, and during school breaks they were like “What are we going to do with this kid?” So they put me in musical theatre camps – and I fell in love with performing and creating, whether that was music or acting.
I wrote my first songs when I was about six years old. One was called “I Love My Puppy”, which was about my imaginary puppy that I desperately wanted and kept begging my parents for. Another was “A Space Dolphin” – I don’t really know where that came from, but I clearly had a big imagination.
I was always singing Disney soundtracks, running around the house with a toy microphone, begging my parents for a guitar or asking how I could do more of this. And it all kind of unravelled from there.

Can you tell me more about the storytelling behind Forever Fool? What’s the main inspiration behind it?

Girlhood is something I’m deeply enamored with and proud to be part of. Music brings us together in both happy and difficult times, and it helps us realize how much we share emotionally. Girlhood is a community, and if that’s reflected in my music, that means everything to me.
Forever Fool is very much a reflection of who I am at this point in my life. It’s like pouring my diary entries into a storytelling format. It’s about my feelings, how I’m processing my experiences, and what’s happening in my life and around me.
It’s a coming-of-age project, filled with firsts – first questions, first feelings, first yearning, and letting yourself go a little crazy over it all. So far, “You Make Me Want to Dance” and “Chemistry” are out, and they’re just pieces of a larger story that will unfold through each song. It’s very narrative-driven, which I’m really excited about.
In my head, there’s this parallel universe where I went to high school – all the romances, friendships, and experiences I imagine I might have had. I put a lot of my real feelings into that imagined world. It’s very much “doing it for the plot.”

We love doing things for the plot. It’s beautiful how you’re living through these experiences via your music. I’m so excited for Forever Fool – I’ll definitely be listening the moment it drops.

Thank you so much. There are a couple more singles coming before then. “I Like Like You” comes out on February 11th, just in time for Valentine’s Day, and “Run After Me” is coming in March.

Congratulations on Avatar: Fire and Ash! The film has already received a Saturn Award nomination for Best Science Fiction Film – that’s incredible. You’ve grown up in the Avatar universe. Is there something fans might not know about your experience on set?

I love this question. There are so many memories. We filmed mostly on studio stages, and they were often really far apart, so we’d travel between them on golf carts. Over time, we basically learned how to drive them ourselves.
Jack and I also had blue scooters, and we’d scooter from stage to stage. It was really fun.
We also did a lot of bonding as a cast. For Valentine’s Day, some of us organized a party during lunch. I wrote a Valentine’s song, we made cards and decorations, danced to everyone’s favourite music – it truly became a family, both cast and crew.

You’ve spent such a big part of your life in this franchise. What was the most complex part of playing Tuk over the years?

The physical side was definitely the most challenging. I was seven when training started, and eight or nine when we filmed. There were things I wasn’t naturally able to do yet – parkour, free diving – but I really wanted to keep up with everyone.
There were moments where I felt stressed because I didn’t want to let myself or anyone else down. I remember a moment where Jim Cameron knelt down to my eye level and asked how we could make the scene more comfortable and figure it out together. That meant so much to me.
After that, I trained for hours a day to build my confidence in the water. Eventually, I reached a point where I could forget the physical challenge and fully focus on my character. That was incredibly empowering.

And what can fans expect from Fire and Ash?

It’s epic. It’s emotional, intense, and full of action. The story expands the world in ways we haven’t seen before, introduces a new clan, and deepens the emotional stakes. It’s very much a continuation of The Way of Water – things get more complicated, and the characters are tested in new ways. It’s a real ride!

Quick-Fire Questions with Trinity

One thing you can’t live without?
My guitar. Definitely.

Three words to describe yourself?
Hopeful. Hopeless romantic.

Something 1883’ers would be surprised to learn about you?
I have perfect pitch hearing. I can hear a sound and immediately know what note it is – even random noises like someone tapping a bottle!

Trinity’s latest single, “Chemistry”, is out now on all streaming platforms. Her second album, Forever Fool wil be out this spring

Interview Niya Morrissey

Photography David Higgs

Stylist Enrique Melendez 

Makeup Artist Ruby Ro

Hair Ricky Fraser