A Conversation with Actor Chen Tang

Asian American History 101

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 14! Today’s special guest is the talented and engaging actor Chen Tang. Born in Japan and raised in Guangxi, China as well as Memphis, Tennessee, Chen is best known for playing Hong in Warrior and Yao in the live action Mulan. Much like the character of Hong, Chen is an upbeat individual who is generous and multi-talented, and that comes through clearly in our conversation.

Chen has been in several short films including Tumbler, The Wind Outside, The Company Man, When Mom Visits, and Finding Tomorrow. He has also had roles in Fresh Off the Boat, Grey’s Anatomy, and Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD. Outside of acting, he supports environmental conservation as well as the Cambodian Children’s Fund.

In our conversation, we had a chance to talk about his acting journey, what it’s like eating during scenes, his memories of the Deep South, what he learned through playing Hong, his hopes for storylines in Warrior Season 4, and so much more. We even had an expanded Rapid Fire segment with answers on what he misses from Memphis and Guangxi, who wins in a fight between Hong and Yao, his favorite action scene he’s filmed, and more. Check out Chen Tang on Instagram @chenlovesyall, keep watching Warrior, and ask Netflix to greenlight Season 4 of the show!

If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101. For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or social media links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at [e-mail].