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.

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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