Chinese Culture with Yi Jin Chun: Exploring Heritage, Acting, and Authentic Chinese Cuisine!

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October 30, 2024 • 80 mins

Hello Tea Friends! Today we're "spilling the tea" with Yi Jin Chun! 🍵🎬 Jesse chats with the Canadian-Chinese actor about his Hollywood journey, balancing cultural identity, and his love for authentic Chinese food. From acting in historical films to comparing Eastern and Western tea, this convo’s a cultural feast. Try Sister Ai's Everyday Red Tea! https://jessesteahouse.com/products/sister-ais-everyday-at-red-tea-2022 00:00 Welcome to Tea Time with Jesse 00:14 Introducing Yi-jun Chun 00:31 First Podcast Experience 00:47 Shoutouts and Personal Messages 01:24 Exploring Chinese Tea Culture 02:55 First Impressions of LA 03:26 Earthquake Experience 04:26 Tea Tasting and Brewing Techniques 08:06 Chinese Community in Toronto 13:11 Chinese School and Cultural Identity 18:45 Balancing Dual Identities 22:56 Struggles with Learning Hebrew 23:31 Parental Influence on Language Learning 26:04 Acting and Language Skills 26:56 Chinese Immigrant Community in LA 27:31 Diverse High School Experiences 29:37 Qing Dynasty Students in America 37:24 Exploring Chinese Food Abroad 47:02 Authenticity in Chinese Cuisine 52:27 The Dilution of Authenticity 52:44 Making Tea Accessible 53:44 The Role of a Chinese Director 54:27 Breaking into Acting 55:37 The Business Side of Acting 57:53 Cultural Representation in Acting 59:43 Navigating the Acting Journey 01:10:08 The Impact of Social Media on Acting 01:14:54 The Drake-Kendrick Beef 01:18:30 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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