Andrea Bang

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Andrea Bang
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Bang in February 2024
Born (1989-05-02) May 2, 1989 (age 34)
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Alma mater University of British Columbia
Occupation(s) Actress, writer
Years active2011–present
Relatives Diana Bang (sister)
Website www.andreabang.com OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

Andrea Bang (born May 2, 1989) [1] is a Canadian actress and screenwriter from Burnaby, British Columbia. She is best known for playing Janet Kim in the CBC comedy Kim's Convenience , for which she was nominated three times at the Canadian Screen Awards. She has appeared in A Million Little Things , Fresh and Running with Violet .

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Background

Bang was born in Burnaby, British Columbia [1] [2] to Korean immigrant parents. [3] Her sister, Diana Bang, is also an actress and writer. [3] Bang attended Burnaby North Secondary School [4] and was in the chorus in a school production of Bye Bye Birdie . [5] [6]

Bang graduated in 2012 with a degree in psychology from University of British Columbia, while also taking acting lessons. [3] [7] In 2017, she told the Vancouver Sun :

For the longest time, I kept my interest in acting a secret. Minus a select few, no one really knew. I played around with so many different non-acting career paths. Finally, one day I said 'screw it.' I got an agent and a job that allowed me to audition—and the rest is history. [5]

Bang's parents, who had immigrated from Korea, [6] initially found it "distressing" that Andrea and her sister, Diana Bang, had chosen to pursue acting as a career, but have since become fully supportive. [3]

Career

In 2015, Bang won a best actress (Summer Award) at the Asians on Film Festival for her debut movie performance as Francesca in the short film Playdate. [6] In 2016, she landed the main role of Janet Kim in the CBC comedy Kim's Convenience alongside Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Jean Yoon, Simu Liu and Andrew Phung. [6] [3]

In 2020, Bang received a nomination at the Canadian Screen Awards for Best Supporting Performance in a Web Program or Series for her role as Samantha in Running with Violet . [8]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNote
2015PlaydateFran (Francesca) Short film
2016–2021 Kim's Convenience Janet KimMain cast
2016Networking with JamesEricaShort film
Sunnyhearts Community CentreLucille Web series
Bon Bon FireSinclaire SuzukiShort film
Convos with my 2-Year-OldGirl Guide #2Web series
2017Android EmployedMayWeb series
The Prodigal DadTeresa
Lucy DiesLucyShort film
Adventures in Public School Autumn
2018Even the Devil Swiped RightJenShort film
Camp Death III in 2D! Angela Park
2018The DateGirl on DateShort film
2018Karaoke MamasShort film, director
2019 Luce Stephanie Kim
2019 Hudson and Rex Gwen "Sixie" ChiuRex Machine, S2, Ep11
2019 Running with Violet SamanthaWeb series
2021–2023 A Million Little Things Claudia13 episodes
2021 A Small Fortune Susan Crowe
2022 Fresh Penny
2022 Stay the Night Grace
2023 Dear David Evelyn
2023 Float Waverly [9]

Writing

YearTitleNotes
2011Schnitzel or Spaetzle Short film
2015PlaydateShort film
2017Lucy DiesShort film
2018Karaoke MamasShort film
2019Idols Never DieShort film
2019In Loving MemoryShort film

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef
2015Asians on Film FestivalBest Actress (Summer Award)PlaydateWon [6]
2017 Leo Awards Best Performance in a Music, Comedy or Variety Program or Series Kim's Convenience Nominated [10]
2018Won [11]
2019Nominated [12]
2020Won [13]
2020Best Screenwriting in a Short Drama (Shared with: Jerome Yoo)Idols Never DieNominated [13]
2021Best Performance in a Music, Comedy or Variety Program or Series Kim's Convenience Nominated [14]
2022Won [15]
2017 Canadian Screen Awards Best Actress in a Continuing Leading Comedic Role Kim's Convenience Nominated [16]
2018 Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Nominated [17]
2020Best Supporting Performance, Web Program or Series Running with Violet Nominated [8]
2022 Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Kim's Convenience Nominated [18]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Burnaby actor's lead role in Kim's Convenience a rarity in mainstream TV" . Retrieved October 12, 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Takeuchi, Craig (October 6, 2016). "Vancouver's Andrea Bang hopes Kim's Convenience helps boost Asian Canadian representation". straight.com. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
  4. ↑ Thompson, Bob (December 31, 2014). "The Interview a big break for Diana Bang". O Canada. Archived from the original on January 2, 2015.
  5. 1 2 "Burnaby actor Andrea Bang thrilled to be a busy body in TV, film". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 "Kim's Convenience Cast: Andrea Bang". cbc.ca. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
  7. ↑ "Kim's Convenience actress comes to Kingston". The Journal. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  8. 1 2 "2022 Canadian Screen Awards - Television & Digital Media Nominations". Andrea Bang. Retrieved September 8, 2022.
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