All The Asians On Star Trek

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26: Amanda Wong Jul 06, 2022

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Amanda Wong is a Vancouver-based background artist on the animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks. Her other credits include Carmen Sandiego, Rick and Morty, My Little Pony: The Movie and DC Super Hero Girls. She talks about becoming a Trekkie at 7 years old, her path to working in animation, and getting the specific nuances of Cardassian floor patterns just right.

25: Christina Chong Jun 30, 2022

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Christina Chong plays Lieutenant La'an Noonien-Singh, the USS Enterprise's Chief of Security, on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Outside of Star Trek, her acting credits include Line of Duty, Heirs of the Night, Of Kings and Prophets, Dominion, 24: Live Another Day and Black Mirror. She talks about her humble beginnings as a performer, the burden of her character's infamous ancestry, and what it means for her to be a part of the Star Trek universe.

24: Jacqueline Kim Mar 17, 2022

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Jacqueline Kim played the role of Ensign Demora Sulu -- daughter of Hikaru Sulu -- in the 1994 feature film Star Trek: Generations. As an actress, her other credits include Disclosure, Volcano, Xena: Warrior Princess, ER, The West Wing, Charlotte Sometimes and Advantageous, which she also co-wrote and produced.

23: Away Mission with Michael Golamco Dec 30, 2021

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It's another edition of the Away Mission, in which we invite fellow Asian American fans of Star Trek to do a deep dive into an episode of their choosing. We welcome writer Michael Golamco to discuss "The Measure of a Man" from season two of Star Trek: The Next Generation. We talk about the important questions: is Data the property of Starfleet? (No.) Does Data have a soul? (Maybe.) Did Picard and Louvois get it on? (Definitely.)

22: Pay Chen Dec 16, 2021

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Pay Chen is credited with the role of "Starfleet Psychiatrist" on Star Trek: Discovery, in the season two episode "Point of Light." Blink and you might miss her. Outside of Star Trek, Pay has over two decades of broadcast experience as a host, writer and producer — in Canada. But to some fans and friends, her five seconds of screen time on Star Trek is basically the biggest thing she's ever done.

21: Usman Ally Dec 01, 2021

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Usman Ally is credited with playing "U.S.S. Vengeance Officer" in the 2013 feature film Star Trek Into Darkness. He had one line... sort of. Outside of Star Trek, his credits include Veep, Nobodies, A Series of Unfortunate Events, and Suits, to name a few. He talks about working with JJ Abrams, getting fake-shot by imaginary weapons, and navigating roles as a Brown actor in Hollywood.

20: Sumalee Montano Nov 24, 2021

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Sumalee Montano appeared in three episodes of Star Trek: Picard as "Marisol Asha," the mother (maybe?) of Dahj and Soji. Outside of Star Trek, Sumalee's resume has over 180 acting credits, including ER, Veep, Nashville, and Scandal, as well as a ton of voiceover roles. Most recently, she can be seen starring in her first series regular role on The Lost Symbol.

19: Away Mission with Arune Singh Nov 11, 2021

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It's another edition of the Away Mission, in which we invite fellow Asian American fans of Star Trek to do a deep dive into an episode of their choosing. We welcome Arune Singh to discuss "Tuvix" from season two of Star Trek: Voyager. We talk about the cowardice of colleagues, "Faith of the Heart," and Harry Kim's clarinet, among many other things.

18: Tim Dang Nov 04, 2021

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Tim Dang appeared on Star Trek: The Next Generation as "Main Bridge Security" in the series pilot episode "Encounter at Farpoint." He even had a couple of lines. Outside of performing, Tim served as artistic director for the hallowed Asian American theater company East West Players for over twenty years, and currently teaches at the USC School of Dramatic Arts.

17: Caroline Junko King Oct 26, 2021

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Caroline Junko King was 13 years old when she guest starred on Star Trek: The Next Generation as young Keiko O'Brien in the season six episode "Rascals" -- yes, the one where the transporter shrinks them into kids. As a young actress, she also appeared in the films 3 Ninjas Kick Back and Come See the Paradise.

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