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Jeremy Tiang 程异
Actor, writer
Arts. Film, TV & Radio. Literature. Theatre.
Jeremy is originally from Singapore, and is equally fluent in Mandarin and English. After reading English Literature at Oxford, he trained as an actor at Drama Centre London.
Performance credits include Peace Pagoda (Royal Opera House), The First Emperor (British Museum/ Yellow Earth Theatre), Jingo (Finborough), Ex Humare (King's Head Theatre), Hounslow West (Theatre503), Men of Monsters (Hen & Chickens), Rendition Monologues, The Illegals, Seven Years With Hard Labour (iceandfire), A Singapore Carol (Singapore Repertory Theatre), 8.3 Minutes (short film, opposite Colin Salmon), The Madness of the Dance (short film, opposite Maxine Peake), and the Bollywood film Show Man. Jeremy has also taken part in rehearsed readings for the Royal Court, Soho Theatre and King's Head Theatre.
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Jessica Yu Li Henwick
ActressFilm, TV & Radio.
Jessica is a London based British actress, who began taking acting, dancing, and singing lessons at the age of 12. Since then, she has expanded her CV to include both theatre and television work.
Her first professional role came in early 2009, when Jessica auditioned for the BBC series 'Spirit Warriors', and after an extensive auditioning process, she was cast as the female lead role; Bo. 'Spirit Warriors' wrapped in July, and is due to air in early January 2010, on BBC One, BBC HD, and CBBC.
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Dr Michael Koon Fat Tang
Cosmetic Dental SurgeonScience.
Michael, a member of Mensa, graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery with Commendation from Glasgow University in 2002 and in the same year published a research paper on Oral MRSA in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. He became a partner of a large six surgery dental practice in 2006 and gained his Membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practitoners (MFGDP) post graduate qualification from the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners (Royal College of Surgeons) in 2007.
Michael has a special interest in innovative dentistry including Invisalign invisible orthodontics, Lumineers smile makeovers and dental implantology. He is keen on continual professional development and has attended many relevant post-graduate courses including those held in Harley Street, London. Michael has also completed an intensive implantology course in the influential Medical Faculty in Boston, USA and is a member of the Association of Dental Implantology. He is also a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
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Jo Ho
Screenwriter and Film DirectorEntertainment. Film, TV & Radio. Literature.
Jo Ho is a British born Chinese screenwriter and director, and the creator of the new BBC series "SPIRIT WARRIORS" (previously known as "BO AND THE SPIRIT WORLD"), which begins airing mid January 2010 on CBBC, BBC 1 and BBC HD.
Mixing live-action martial arts fantasy with CGI characters and the latest HD digital technology, Spirit Warriors promises to deliver a visual spectacle the whole family can enjoy. Loosely inspired by Chinese myths and legends, and stars a young Chinese girl and her sister, who along with their friends, enter into a mythical Spirit World in order to save the universe from the evil warlord Li and his army of shadowlike warriors.
SPIRIT WARRIORS will be the first TV drama series made in the UK that stars a predominately East Asian Cast.
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Stephen Hoo 何天放
ActorArts. Entertainment. Film, TV & Radio. Theatre.
Stephen Hoo born and raised in London studied Theatre at The Brit Performing Arts School. He then went on to study Modern and Classical Chinese at The School of Oriental and African Studies (University of London), where he also studied Film & Theatre of China, Taiwan and the Diaspora.
Stephen is proud of his Chinese heritage and actively seeks work where these themes are present. He has played the infamous Song Liling in David Henry Hwangs subversive “M.Butterfly”, the rough mainlander Ming opposite David Tse in Simon Wu's “Wolf in the House”, adopted Terry in Rikki Beadle-blair's “HOME”, the drunken foul mouthed Charlie in “BODEGA LUNG FAT” at The Hackney Empire and British born Chinese Chris in Soho Theatre's “Soho Streets”.
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Jason Lai
Cellist, Pianist, Composer, Conductor and BroadcasterEducation. Film, TV & Radio. Music.
Born in the UK, Jason Lai began his musical studies at the age of eleven and was awarded a scholarship to Chetham’s School of Music, Manchester, to study cello with Raphael Wallfisch and Gillian Thoday.
In 1993 he was awarded a Hadow Scholarship to read music and composition at Oxford University. During his time at Oxford he was invited by the Allegri Quartet to join them for several performances in the University and on tour in the UK, he was also appointed Music Director of the Oxford University Philharmonia which gave him his first chances to conduct major repertoire.
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Irene Ng
Actor, Creative Artist, PresenterArts. Film, TV & Radio. Theatre.
Irene has been working in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. She is British Chinese and grew up in the suburbs of London. She started modelling in her teens before going to drama school to train as an actress.
She graduated from Drama Studio London (NCDT) in 1993 and since then has worked internationally in film, television, theatre, radio, commercials, and as a presenter. Notably she was Lead Supporting actress to Pierce Brosnan and Ewan McGregor in feature films "Nightwatch" and "Rogue Trader" respectively. Irene is also host and anchor for Oracle WebTV.
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Lucy Sheen Chau Lai-Tuen
Freelance Actor/writer – Managing Director and Founder of @ctors BusinessArts. Education. Film, TV & Radio. Theatre.
Lucy Sheen was born in Hong Kong, orphaned and then adopted by an English family. She was flown over to the UK in the late fifties early sixties.
Lucy trained at The Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama graduated with a BA in Theatre Arts in ‘82. Her first professional job was the female lead in the ground breaking British feature film PING PONG directed by fellow compatriot Po Chi’h Leong. This was the first feature film to try to explore the complex issues of the British-Chinese community.
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Lili Zhao
Managing Editor of China EthosBusiness. Community. Culture. Media.
Lili Zhao graduated with first class honours in Financial & Business Economics from Royal Holloway, University of London following her first degree in Media studies in China. Upon graduating, she first worked in the financial sector before joining Shanghai media Ltd for its China Ethos magazine.
Lili is high on life. She is full of curiosity and contradictions, and perpetually searching for the meaning of life – as well as for more beautiful dresses.
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Daniel Jacoel
UK Chairman of the 48 Group Club Young IcebreakersBusiness. Culture.
Daniel Jacoel is a prominent figure in the development of Sino-British relations. Having achieved so much, it is hard to believe that this charismatic young man who received Premier Wen Jiabao in London, January 2009, is still a young leader.
Daniel’s interest in his Chinese heritage inspired him to study Modern and Classical Chinese at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. Since graduating, he has worked in Beijing and gone on to become the UK Chairman of the 48 Group Club Young Icebreakers.
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