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Chen Tang has been described as an actor whose purpose is to portray human stories that connect the East to the West. If you’re a fan of the show Warrior like me, you’ve seen him as ‘Hong’ ­– the fun, yet deadly mass-murdering hitman fresh off the boat from China.

‌We not only dissect Chen’s captivating portrayal but also explore his passion for travel, discovering how he effortlessly finds home in every corner of the globe. From his culinary escapades to thrilling safari adventures during his time filming in Cape Town, prepare to be transported beyond the set and into the exciting life of Chen Tang.

‌Calling all warriors! Get ready to BINGE WATCH the epic saga of #Warrior on @‌netflix from FEB 16-23! From heart-pounding martial arts to gripping storytelling, this show has it all. Let’s unite to make #WarriorSeason4 a reality!

Here’s how you can join the fight:

1. Binge-watch all three seasons on Netflix and show your love with a double thumbs up! Do it within the first 7-14 days after the February 16th launch.
2. Spread the word! Rally your friends, family, and fellow fans for watch parties and marathon sessions.
3. Take to social media! Share your excitement, favorite moments, and why you want #WarriorSeason4, and don’t forget to tag @‌netflix and @‌netflixgolden

Together, let’s make some noise and ensure the legacy of Warrior lives on!

I feel so fortunate to have these fascinating conversations with guests like Chen. My favor as usual is to please continue to share this podcast with others. It would mean so much if you also rate it and leave me feedback.

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‌Discussed in this episode:

St. Jude children’s research hospital

Cape Town Safaris

‌Mulan 

Warrior

‌‌ABOUT CHEN TANG

Chen Tang brings to life an actor whose purpose is to portray human stories that connect the East to the West. He can be seen reprising his series regular role in the MAX series “Warrior”. From Bruce Lee Entertainment, Bruce’s daughter Shannon Lee, Justin Lin, director of the “Fast and Furious” franchise, and Jonathan Tropper, the creator of “The Adam Project” and “Banshee”, the series returns for a third season in June 2023. Based on Bruce Lee’s original writings, and set during the Tong Wars in the late 1800s, “Warrior” follows a martial arts prodigy who ends up being a hatchet man for the most powerful gang in Chinatown, San Francisco. Chen plays the “scene-stealing and hilarious” ‘Hong’-a somewhat eccentric and childlike, yet deadly mass-murdering hitman fresh off the boat from China. Inspired by true stories of race relations and crime, the hit series features incredible stunt work and a deeply nuanced dramatic ensemble cast.

Chen began his acting journey while attending Emerson College in Boston with local and regional theater. Soon after, he moved to New York to pursue a professional career in regional theater, television, and commercials, before finally landing in Los Angeles diving deep into film and television. He began to build an impressive resume with roles in “Grey’s Anatomy,” Amazon’s “Bosch,” and ABC’s “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D,” among many others. Later, he starred as the supporting lead role of ‘Yao,’ a crude and tough, machismo-filled young soldier in Walt Disney Studio’s live action “Mulan”.

Chen was born in Kobe, Japan and spent most of his childhood in Guangxi, China with his grandmother while his parents were in Japan to pursue their doctorates as part of the first government-sponsored international student groups to leave when mainland China re-opened its borders in the 1980s. Chen’s family later immigrated to Memphis, Tennessee to work for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, where Chen adopted a natural southern accent while learning English, further adding to his unique background. It’s his international background that instilled in him a lifelong love and curiosity for different cultures, people, and experiences. Being a Chinese Citizen and US Permanent Resident and fluent in both Mandarin and English, with two minds and two hearts, Chen bridges the gap between two strikingly different cultures.

The opportunity to be truthful, vulnerable, and portray different human experiences is what draws Chen to the art of acting. He has been called by critics and audiences as being “chameleon-like” in his portrayals of various characters, and he gravitates towards character work that allows him to transform his look and feel in his work.

In addition to acting, Chen has supported the Cambodian Children’s Fund, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and the World Wildlife Fund for numerous years and also lends his voice to the preservation of nature, wildlife and the world’s oceans.

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