Andrea Bang is a Canadian actress and screenwriter who has made a major impact in the entertainment industry.
She has become one of the most prominent figures in Canadian film and television. She is best known for her critically acclaimed performance as Janet Kim in the CBC comedy Kim’s Convenience, which has earned her multiple Canadian Screen Award nominations.
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- Full name: Andrea Bang
- Date of Birth: May 2, 1989
- Age: 34
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
- Nationality: Canadian
- Occupation: Actor, writer
Early life and education
Andrea Bang, 34 years old, was born in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada on May 2, 1989. She grew up in a family raised by Korean immigrant parents.
Her sister Diana Bang is also an actress and writer. Andrea attended Burnaby North Secondary School and had early experience in the performing arts as she was a member of the school choir in a production of Bye Bye Birdie.
In 2012, Andrea graduated from the University of British Columbia with a degree in Psychology. While in college, she also pursued her passion for acting by taking acting classes.
She had long had a secret interest in acting but finally decided to pursue it as a career. Her parents were initially apprehensive about her and her sister choosing acting as a career but later fully supported their endeavors.
Personal life
Andrea Bang has always remained secretive about her relationship and has not disclosed information about her current partner.
She prefers to keep her personal life away from the spotlight.
Profession
Andrea Bang’s career began to take off in 2015, when she won the Best Actress Award at the Asian Film Festival for her debut performance in the short film Playdate.
This recognition paves the way for more opportunities in the industry.
In 2016, Bang starred as Janet Kim in the CBC comedy series Kim’s Convenience. Her performance as Janet Kim, the strong daughter of a Korean-Canadian family, received critical acclaim and became a household name.
She starred in the drama alongside Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Jean Yoon and Andrew Phung. Her performance in Kim’s Convenience earned her three nominations at the Canadian Screen Awards.
In addition to Kim’s Convenience, Andrea Bang has appeared in many other works. She has appeared in movies such as Connecting with James, Sunnyhearts Community Center, and Public School Adventures.
Additionally, she has worked with my 2-year-old on web series like Convos and Android Employed.
In 2020, Bang was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Web Series for her role as Samantha in Running with Violet.
Her diverse roles in television and film have shown her versatility as an actress.
net worth
Andrea Bang has had a successful career in acting and her talent has definitely contributed to her financial situation.
Her net worth is estimated to be around $3 million.
Social Media
- Instagram: @andrea.bang
- Twitter: No
Filmography
- Play Date
- King’s Convenience Store
- Talk to James
- Sunnyhearts Community Center
- Candy Fire
- Conversations with my two-year-old
- Android Use
- Prodigal Dad
- Lucy dies
