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{{Short description|Chinese actor and filmmaker}}
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{{Short description|Macanese-New Zealand actor and filmmaker}}
{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name = Yoson An
| name = Yoson An
| birth_place = [[China]]
| birth_place = [[Zhuhai]], [[Guangdong]], China
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|06|23}}<ref name="Yoson">{{cite web|url=https://hype.my/2018/155573/yoson-an-mulan-chen-honghui/|title=Yoson An: 10 Things About The Newcomer Playing Mulan's Love Interest|website=Hype|author=Justin|date=June 11, 2018|access-date=June 21, 2018}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|06|22}}<ref name="Yoson">{{cite web|url=https://hype.my/2018/155573/yoson-an-mulan-chen-honghui/|title=Yoson An: 10 Things About The Newcomer Playing Mulan's Love Interest|website=Hype|author=Justin|date=June 11, 2018|access-date=June 21, 2018}}</ref>
| nationality = [[New Zealand]]
| occupation = Actor
| occupation = Actor
| yearsactive = 2012–present
| yearsactive = 2012–present
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| education = [[Saint Kentigern College]] (2006–2010)
| height = 1.82m
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| education = [[Saint Kentigern College]] (2006–2010)
}}
}}
{{Chinese|c=安柚鑫|j=on1 jau2 jam1|p=Ān Yòuxīn}}
{{Chinese
| c = 安柚鑫
| j = on1 jau2 jam1
| p = Ān Yòuxīn
}}
'''Yoson An''' ({{zh|c=安柚鑫}}; born June 22, 1992) is a [[China]]-born [[PRC]] national [[New Zealander]] [[Heredity|heritage]]. He works as an actor and filmmaker.
'''Yoson An''' ({{zh|c=安柚鑫}}; born June 22, 1992) is a Chinese-New Zealand actor and filmmaker.


==Early life==
==Early life==
An was born in [[China]] and grew up learning [[English language|English]] at an [[international school]] in [[Macau]]. Fleeing China for more economic opportunities abroad, he followed his parents, moving to [[New Zealand]].
An was born in [[Guangdong]] and grew up learning [[English language|English]] at an [[international school]] in [[Macau]]. His parents left China for more economic opportunities abroad, moving to [[New Zealand]]. The family settled in [[Auckland]] when An was seven years old. He has three younger sisters, one of whom named Avena was born in Auckland.

His family chose [[Auckland]] where he started living since he was seven years old. He has three younger sisters, one of whom was born in Auckland.

Despite not following a Chinese education system, he can speak [[Cantonese]] and [[Mandarin Chinese|Mandarin]] fluently.


However, he cannot read or write [[Chinese language|Chinese]]. He has learned to recognize some [[Han characters]] and cannot write [[Chinese language|Chinese]]. He had an ex-girlfriend from [[Taiwan]] who polished up his [[Mandarin Chinese|Mandarin]]. <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxzE14KMbjQ</ref>
Despite not being educated in a Chinese system, An speaks [[Cantonese]] and [[Mandarin Chinese|Mandarin]] fluently. However, he cannot read or write [[Chinese language|Chinese]]. He has learned to recognize some [[Han characters]], though. He had an ex-girlfriend from [[Taiwan]] who helped polish up his [[Mandarin Chinese|Mandarin]].<ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211210/CxzE14KMbjQ Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20201222030133/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxzE14KMbjQ Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite AV media| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxzE14KMbjQ| title = Q2 Episode #002 - Yoson An | website=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


Yoson was educated at [[Saint Kentigern College]] in [[Pakuranga]] [[Auckland]], he studied [[music]] and was part of many school productions. He became famous in [[Hollywood]] after starring in [[Mulan]].
An was educated at [[Saint Kentigern College]] in [[Pakuranga]] [[Auckland]]; he studied [[music]] and was part of many school productions.


==Career==
==Career==
He began acting on screen in 2012 in small projects before getting his first big break with ''Ghost Bride''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nzonscreen.com/person/yoson-an|website=NZ on Screen|title=Yoson An|access-date=June 6, 2018}}</ref> He eventually decided to move to [[Australia]] to pursue more opportunities. "I feel like Australia has more opportunities for non-white actors to break into the film industry than we do in New Zealand...I also believe Australia has a lot more actors in general than we do in New Zealand.... &#91;[[SBS (Australian TV channel)|SBS]] is&#93; known for having accurate multicultural representation of Australia on screen." Yoson was cast in ''[[Dead Lucky (TV series)|Dead Lucky]]'' which he considers a big opportunity for him as it is a major leading role with [[Rachel Griffiths]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.proudlyasiantheatre.com/new-blog/2017/10/13/dead-lucky-kiwi-actor-yoson-an-talks-about-his-role-on-a-new-sbs-series-and-sharing-the-screen-with-rachel-griffiths|title=Dead Lucky - Kiwi actor Yoson An talks about his role on a new SBS series and sharing the screen with Rachel Griffiths|website=Proudly Asian Theatre|last=Huang|first=Chye-Ling|date=October 13, 2017|access-date=June 6, 2018}}</ref> He made the leap to [[Cinema of the United States|American cinema]] with the [[Walt Disney Pictures]] live-action film adaptation of ''[[Mulan (2020 film)|Mulan]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/mulan-disney-casts-yoson-an-as-love-interest-live-action-movie-1116949|title=Disney Casts 'Mulan' Love Interest (Exclusive)|website=The Hollywood Reporter|last=Ford|first=Rebecca|date=June 6, 2018|access-date=June 6, 2018}}</ref> which reunited him with ''Dead Lucky'' co-star Xana Tang.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.screenz.co.nz/tang-and-an-get-dead-lucky/|title=Tang and An get Dead Lucky|website=Screenz|last=Barclay|first=Keith|date=August 23, 2017|access-date=June 6, 2018}}</ref>
An began acting on screen in 2012 in small projects before getting his first big break with ''Ghost Bride''. In 2017, An was cast in ''[[Dead Lucky (TV series)|Dead Lucky]]'' which he considers a big opportunity for him as it is a major leading role with [[Rachel Griffiths]]. In 2018, he made the leap to [[Cinema of the United States|American cinema]] with the [[Walt Disney Pictures]] live-action film adaptation of ''[[Mulan (2020 film)|Mulan]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/mulan-disney-casts-yoson-an-as-love-interest-live-action-movie-1116949|title=Disney Casts 'Mulan' Love Interest (Exclusive)|website=The Hollywood Reporter|last=Ford|first=Rebecca|date=June 6, 2018|access-date=June 6, 2018}}</ref> which reunited him with ''Dead Lucky'' co-star Xana Tang.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.screenz.co.nz/tang-and-an-get-dead-lucky/|title=Tang and An get Dead Lucky|website=Screenz|last=Barclay|first=Keith|date=August 23, 2017|access-date=June 6, 2018}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
An is a black belt in [[karate]], and also practices [[kickboxing]], [[ninjutsu]], [[powerlifting]] and [[Olympic weightlifting]].<ref>https://www.aucklandactors.co.nz/actors/details/yoson-an</ref><ref name="Yoson" />
An is a black belt in [[karate]], and has a black cat called Luna.


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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|+ Film roles
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|''[[Mulan (2020 film)|Mulan]]''
|Chen Honghui
|Chen Honghui
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|2023
|''[[Plane (film)|Plane]]''
|Samuel Dele
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|2024
|[[Five Blind Dates]]
|Richard Teo
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|''[[The Luminaries (miniseries)|The Luminaries]]''
|''[[The Luminaries (miniseries)|The Luminaries]]''
|Sook Yongsheng
|Sook Yongsheng
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|2021
|''[[New Gold Mountain (TV series)|New Gold Mountain]]''
|Leung Wei Shing
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|2012
|2012
|''[[Path of Exile]]''
|''[[Path of Exile]]''
|Tasun
|Tasuni
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|}


==Theatre==
==Theatre==
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Latest revision as of 03:55, 3 August 2024

Yoson An
Born (1992-06-22) June 22, 1992 (age 32)[1]
Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
NationalityNew Zealand
EducationSaint Kentigern College (2006–2010)
OccupationActor
Years active2012–present
Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Yoson An
Chinese安柚鑫
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinĀn Yòuxīn
Yue: Cantonese
Jyutpingon1 jau2 jam1

Yoson An (Chinese: 安柚鑫; born June 22, 1992) is a Chinese-New Zealand actor and filmmaker.

Early life

[edit]

An was born in Guangdong and grew up learning English at an international school in Macau. His parents left China for more economic opportunities abroad, moving to New Zealand. The family settled in Auckland when An was seven years old. He has three younger sisters, one of whom named Avena was born in Auckland.

Despite not being educated in a Chinese system, An speaks Cantonese and Mandarin fluently. However, he cannot read or write Chinese. He has learned to recognize some Han characters, though. He had an ex-girlfriend from Taiwan who helped polish up his Mandarin.[2]

An was educated at Saint Kentigern College in Pakuranga Auckland; he studied music and was part of many school productions.

Career

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An began acting on screen in 2012 in small projects before getting his first big break with Ghost Bride. In 2017, An was cast in Dead Lucky which he considers a big opportunity for him as it is a major leading role with Rachel Griffiths. In 2018, he made the leap to American cinema with the Walt Disney Pictures live-action film adaptation of Mulan,[3] which reunited him with Dead Lucky co-star Xana Tang.[4]

Personal life

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An is a black belt in karate, and has a black cat called Luna.

Filmography

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Film roles
Year Title Role Notes
2013 The NoteBook Blythe Short film
Ghost Bride Jason
2014 Bemuse — Executive producer; Short film
2016 Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny Boxer #2 Also extras casting assistant
2018 Between the Parallel — Director, executive producer, writer and editor; Short film
The Meg Chinese News Helicopter Pilot #1
Mortal Engines Major Chen
Mega Time Squad Wen
2020 Weirdoes David
Mulan Chen Honghui
2023 Plane Samuel Dele
2024 Five Blind Dates Richard Teo
Television roles
Year Title Role Notes
2014 Flat3 Yoson Web series
Grace Ricky Miniseries
2018 Dead Lucky Charlie Fung Main cast
2019 Fresh Eggs Justin Main cast
Tales of Nai Nai Shizi (voice) Episode: "Seems Dramatic"
2020 The Luminaries Sook Yongsheng
2021 New Gold Mountain Leung Wei Shing
Video game roles
Year Title Role
2012 Path of Exile Tasun

Theatre

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Theatre roles
Year Title Role Notes
2015 The Mooncake and the Kumara Yee Directed by Katie Wolfe

References

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  1. ^ Justin (June 11, 2018). "Yoson An: 10 Things About The Newcomer Playing Mulan's Love Interest". Hype. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
  2. ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Q2 Episode #002 - Yoson An. YouTube.
  3. ^ Ford, Rebecca (June 6, 2018). "Disney Casts 'Mulan' Love Interest (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
  4. ^ Barclay, Keith (August 23, 2017). "Tang and An get Dead Lucky". Screenz. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
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