“Growing up, my dad was 'get a real job, don't go pursuing your dreams, that's how you become homeless.' So, do I pick my family or do I pick my own happiness, and how much does my own happiness depend on my family?”

Hong Kong-American stand-up comedian and actor

Jimmy O. Yang is a Hong Kong-American stand-up comedian and actor. He is best known for his roles in television and film, including Jian-Yang in HBO’s Silicon Valley and Dr. Chan Kaifang in Netflix’s Space Force. He also played Bernard Tai in Crazy Rich Asians and Josh Lin in Love Hard. His work spans comedy on stage and on screen, with roles that have made him familiar to audiences in both series and feature films.