About Chen Tang
Chen Tang began his acting journey while attending Emerson College in Boston with local and regional theater. He moved to New York to pursue a professional career in regional theater, television, and commercials, before finally landing in Los Angeles diving deep into film and television. He began to build a resume with roles in GREY'S ANATOMY, Amazon's BOSCH, and ABC's AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D., among many others. Later, he starred as the supporting lead role of 'Yao,' a crude and tough, machismo-filled young soldier in Walt Disney Studio's live action MULAN. Tang has been called by critics and audiences alike as being a "chameleon-like" actor on film and stage. He can most recently be seen reprising his series regular role in the Netflix/MAX series WARRIOR. From Bruce Lee Entertainment, Bruce's daughter Shannon Lee, Justin Lin, director of the FAST AND FURIOUS franchise, and Jonathan Tropper, the series recently returned for a third season. In addition to acting, Chen has supported the Cambodian Children's Fund, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and the World Wildlife Fund for numerous years and lends his voice to the preservation of nature, wildlife, and the world's oceans.

About Kellita Smith
Kellita Smith began her acting career in regional theater and has been working in the entertainment industry for over three decades, with credits spanning television and film. Her tv work includes featured and recurring roles on several iconic series including IN LIVING COLOR, NYPD BLUE, NASH BRIDGES, MARTIN, JAMIE FOX SHOW, and SISTER, SISTER, but Kellita may be best known for her role as Bernie Mac's wife on FOX's hit series THE BERNIE MAC SHOW. She received multiple nominations for the role of Wanda, which she played for over six years, and went on to perform in various Netflix and Syfy series and event specials. Kellita received another NAACP nomination for her work on the syndicated Byron Allen series THE FIRST FAMILY. In the film, Smith co-starred alongside Mo'Nique in HAIR SHOW, and later appeared in several films including CROSSING GUARD, HOUSE PARTY 3, FAIR GAME, KING'S RANSOM, ROLL BOUNCE and THREE CAN PLAY THAT GAME. She has been a writer/contributor to several magazines and has done voiceover work for public television's WTTW. The award-winning actress received an NAACP Theatre Award for her role in the play FEELINGS and her various television roles garnered her multiple nominations throughout her career. She has several projects in development.

About Paul Johansson
Paul was nominated for Emmy Awards for writing and directing in the original Showtime movie THE INCREDIBLE MRS. RITCHIE starring Gena Rowlands. Paul and Gena won Emmys for their work.

Paul first directed the short film, CONVERSATIONS IN LIMBO, he then helmed several music videos and was asked by Nick Cassavetes to direct 2^nd unit and all the flashback scenes in the film, YELLOW.
Paul directed 14 episodes of the series ONE TREE HILL, and several episodes of the Netflix hit series VAN HELSING, as well as ATLAS SHRUGGED: PART 1. As an actor, Paul co-starred in SOAPDISH before joining the casts of BEVERLY HILLS 90210, PARKER LEWIS CAN'T LOSE, LONESOME DOVE: THE SERIES, HIGHLANDER: THE RAVEN, THE DISTRICT, MAD MEN, and starred in the hit ONE TREE HILL for nine years and 158 episodes. He has also guest starred on dozens of television series. His film credits include JOHN Q, ALPHA DOG, SHE'S SO LOVELY, THE NOTEBOOK, EDGE OF MADNESS, THE RIVER THIEF, BAD HOMBRES, CRYPTO, MUZZLE, DEAR ELEANOR, and GOD IS A BULLET. Currently, Paul has a large slate of projects in the works and is a founding member of 369 Film Finance Company which is actively financing multiple projects.

About Kurt Yaeger
Born in South San Francisco, Kurt Yaeger journeyed from professional athlete to dedicated hydrogeology researcher, pursuing a master's degree, and investigating fluvial dynamics for dam removal projects with Berkeley Labs, until an accident altered his life's trajectory. Kurt transitioned into the world of entertainment, where his career as a writer and actor flourished, and is now expanding to include producing and directing, Kurt is a proud member of the disabled community, fighting to make everyone understand the intrinsic value of a life well-lived with a disability. Through film and television, he strives to explore these themes with positivity and honesty. Kurt runs a production company, XA Endowment, that promotes positive portrayals of disability in films. XA is a film endowment that re-envisions how disabled talent is recognized and discovered. Kurt is a member of SAG/AFTRA (Performers with Disability Committee Member); Writers Guild of America (Writers with Disabilities Member), and Producers Guild Diversity Workshop Member

About Dave Clark
Dave Clark has pioneered the use of AI as a storytelling device in film, TV, and advertising. Regarded as one of the leading futurists, in the storytelling world, Clark is a writer/director passionate about telling stories from a dark, grounded, and human perspective in different genres. He has recently amassed millions of views for his groundbreaking viral AI directing work and is a sought-after voice for industry discussion about the use of AI tools to enhance development.

About TCLArt
TCLArt, launched by TCL in 2024, is a pioneering initiative that harnesses technology to make art more accessible and inspiring worldwide. By blending cutting-edge display innovations with artistic expression, TCLArt enhances art's impact on society and fosters global creativity. Collaborating with renowned museums and showcasing at premier events, TCLArt embodies TCL's mission to elevate everyday life through intelligent technology. Guided by TCL's "Be Global, Be Caring, Be Tech" strategy, TCLArt transforms the world by fusing technology and boundless creativity.

About TCLtv+
TCLtv+ App is TCL's dedicated ad supported streaming service that offers consumers in North America access to a wide array of entertainment, news, sports, and lifestyle programming. It provides viewers with a free and growing library of premium content from world-class content studios. In collaboration with creative partners who are also on the cutting edge of technology, TCL's highly curated content offerings bring the next generation of TV viewing to audiences with a broader, more dynamic library of streaming channels. The expanding service now includes over 350 FAST Channels and - thousands of premium film and TV series. TCL is making significant advances using AI technology, as its TCL Studios continues to develop original content, further differentiating itself from other streamers and OEMs. TCLtv+ is currently available on TCL Roku TV and all Roku devices, TCL Google TV, and TCL Fire TV, and will soon be available on all TCL Connected TVs in the US and Canada. Visit the TCLtv+ website at TCLTVPLUS.com.

TCL Studios
TCL Studios is the new global production hub for TCL's flagship streaming service, TCLtv+. It boasts a global team of animators, VFX experts and AI engineers, customizing the latest AI technology and empowering producers, writers, and actors to create premium television programs. The studio creates custom AI models and employs the latest technology including Stable Diffusion and others. The team hails from around the world pushing creative and enhanced storytelling by layering tech and high-quality design animation over traditional narrative. 

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