In this episode, actor/filmmaker Arnold Chun shares his life journey and how he entered the creative industry. He and Rasha discuss career changes, representation, and the ever-changing media landscape.
Arnold was born in Boston, MA and raised in Los Angeles since he was 3. While earning his BA in European/East Asian History at UC Irvine, he worked as a supervisor of Intramural Athletics and formed the UC Irvine men's Volleyball Club in 1997. He then taught English for the Nagano Board of Education in Japan from 1998-1999, working part-time for the local English journal. With the completion of his service in Japan, Arnold found work for a fortune 500 mechanical engineering firm. He was a top consultant before leaving that field to pursue a career in Pharmaceuticals. Arnold volunteered as a Production Assistant for a project for Eric Kim (EKFilms). Within a week, the job led to future opportunities that brought him into a career in acting.
Over the years, Arnold has quickly risen to be a top player in the entertainment industry. He has worked with Academy Award Winning director: Clint Eastwood. He has worked with Michael Bay, David Schwimmer, and countless other top directors. In 2007 Arnold stepped into his directorial debut with a short film about life in Koreatown called, "Eli's Liquor Store," It traveled to over 20 Festivals and was distributed by Imaginasian Cable TV. He was nominated for the Melvin Van Peebles Award, won Best Short at Harlem Int. Film Fest, won an award for Excellence in Filmmaking at the Honolulu Film Fest, and was selected to be an opening presenter at the Smithsonian National Martin Luther King Consortium during Black History Month.
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Unleashing Southeast Asia's Rich Heritage through Tuk Tuk Box - 4 X 12
Fawn Veerasunthorn, Film Director and Animator - 4 X 11
A Voice in Action - Elevating Narratives with Powerful Presence and Versatility - 4 X 10
Bridging Cultures through Murals with Brushstrokes of Brilliance - 4 X 9
Diving into Tales and Capturing Dreams through Film and Underwater Photography - 4X8
Healing Hearts, Serving Communities, Inspiring Hope - 4 x 7
Dive into the Melodic World of Maki Mae - Where Virtuosity Meets Diversity in Every Note | 4x6
Unleash the Action - From Script to Scene, Crafting Impactful Stories | 4x5
Mastering Flavors, Defying Limits – A Culinary Journey Beyond Sight | 4x4
Illuminating Histories, Fostering Connections – One Mural at a Time | 4x3
Weaving Stories, Shaping Culture, Inspiring Change | 4x2
Rediscover, Reflect, and Reconnect: Season Premiere with Hosts Rasha, Sasha and Joanne 4x01
Amit and Vineesha Arora-Sarin: Dreamweavers: Crafting On & Off Screen Magic | 3x36
Maru Kim: Bridging Cultures, One Mic at a Time | 3x35
Illuminating humanity through laughter and narratives | 3x34
Geeranan Chuersanga: Connecting Global Thai Community through Art | 3x33
Envisioning Connectivity and Redefinition in the World of Public Relations | 3x32
Fostering Connection and Positivity through Coffee Culture and Heartwarming Content | 3x31
Kathy Khang: Inspiring Change, One Voice at a Time | 3x30
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