April Hong began singing, dancing, and acting at the age of four. As a child actor she has appeared in leading roles in "Kidsongs" videos, award winning documentarian and director Arthur Dong's film "Lotus", television shows "China Beach " and "General Hospital", animated TV shows "The Real Ghostbusters," "Slimer", "Captain Planet", and more!Her most recent credits include voices in "Kung Fu Panda", the TV series, and "True Crime 3: Hong Kong" where she also did performance capture for a variety of characters in the interactive game. Her TV credits include "Desperate Housewives", "90210", "ER", and "Numbers" and national commercials for Microsoft and Chrysler.
April has enjoyed hosting for Disneyland, KCET, the 8th and 9th Annual Lantern Festival, and the 70th and 71st Anniversary of New Chinatown in Los Angeles where she did her first Marilyn Monroe impersonation! She loves connecting with the community and sharing her passion for the arts.
April trained in various acting techniques originating from Uta Hagen, Constantin Stanislavski, Yale School of Drama, Viola Spolin and her father, James Hong. Her experience as a professional actor for over 15 years has led her to discover her own approach to the art and business of acting.While at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) she studied all aspects of the entertainment industry, including directing, producing, and editing, eventually earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Television-Multimedia Production with a minor in Theatre.
During her time at CSUN April also redefined her love for teaching. As a teaching artist, she is delighted to pass on what her and her father have learned from their experiences to others! One of her many joys in life is to expose the art of acting as not just for professional actors, but for all who seek personal development and empowerment.
Please contact April for more on her specialized programs that meet the needs of senior citizens, integrate Theatre Arts into curriculum, and bridge gaps between generations and cultures. Learning happens when you�re having fun!
(310) 246-9379
hongstudios@jameshong.com
(310) 246-9379
hongstudios@jameshong.com
James Hong is possibly the actor who has played the most on-camera roles, over 450, in American motion pictures and television. Some of the most recent feature films are "The Day the Earth Stood Still", "Balls of Fury", and "Lost Medallion" to be released in 2011 and recent television shows include "Chuck" and "The Big Bang Theory", and Disney's "I'm In The Band" to be aired in 2010. Aside for the 450 roles in features and television, he has appeared in many commercials including the most recent ones Bud Light, Burger King, and Nissin, famous for their new concept of instant noodles.