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An Phan: The Story of a Vietnamese-American Actress Why You No Doctor: An Asian-American Podcast
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Episode 21: An Phan (@anthienphan) is a Vietnamese-American actress, model, and writer who is best known for co-starring on HBO's Euphoria and winning the Miss Talent Vietnam USA crown in 2018 - but her background is anything but easy and glamorous.
An is the second child of two Vietnamese refugees with grueling stories - her father, who was caught while trying to make his escape to the United States, served two years of jail time before reuniting with his wife in Arkansas. But even while facing financial hardships and working multiple jobs, An's parents were able to send her to private schools to give her the best shot at the life they never had. The situation created a fissure in understanding between the two generations, who faced different problems and different desires at different times.
On episode 21 of the Why You No Doctor podcast, listen in on An's story of growing up, navigating her relationship with her parents, and facing the issue of representation in Hollywood.
Show Notes:
0:00 - introduction to An Phan + her background growing up in Arkansas2:41 - An's parents: the story of Vietman refugees6:29 - An's experience growing up, transitioning from public to private school + generational difference between first-generation and second-generation immigrants11:20 - Dealing with anxiety and bullying in elementary school + finding the favorite subject and teacher: art15:00 - How An got involved in performing arts, her initial experience with representation, and when she decided to pursue it as a career20:14 - Confronting (or not confronting) her parents about acting and moving to LA, and the resolution30:36 - An on moving to LA, booking shows, and winning Miss Talent Vietnam USA35:18 - An on representation of Asian-Americans and Vietnamese-Americans in Hollywood38:48 - The biggest challenges in the entertainment industry40:11 - The moment that had the most impact on An's life43:24 - An's advice for listenersJoin the community! Follow us on Instagram @wyndpodcast and find all of our socials at whyyounodoctor.com/podcast.
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Episode 21: An Phan (@anthienphan) is a Vietnamese-American actress, model, and writer who is best known for co-starring on HBO's Euphoria and winning the Miss Talent Vietnam USA crown in 2018 - but her background is anything but easy and glamorous.
An is the second child of two Vietnamese refugees with grueling stories - her father, who was caught while trying to make his escape to the United States, served two years of jail time before reuniting with his wife in Arkansas. But even while facing financial hardships and working multiple jobs, An's parents were able to send her to private schools to give her the best shot at the life they never had. The situation created a fissure in understanding between the two generations, who faced different problems and different desires at different times.
On episode 21 of the Why You No Doctor podcast, listen in on An's story of growing up, navigating her relationship with her parents, and facing the issue of representation in Hollywood.
Show Notes:
0:00 - introduction to An Phan + her background growing up in Arkansas2:41 - An's parents: the story of Vietman refugees6:29 - An's experience growing up, transitioning from public to private school + generational difference between first-generation and second-generation immigrants11:20 - Dealing with anxiety and bullying in elementary school + finding the favorite subject and teacher: art15:00 - How An got involved in performing arts, her initial experience with representation, and when she decided to pursue it as a career20:14 - Confronting (or not confronting) her parents about acting and moving to LA, and the resolution30:36 - An on moving to LA, booking shows, and winning Miss Talent Vietnam USA35:18 - An on representation of Asian-Americans and Vietnamese-Americans in Hollywood38:48 - The biggest challenges in the entertainment industry40:11 - The moment that had the most impact on An's life43:24 - An's advice for listenersJoin the community! Follow us on Instagram @wyndpodcast and find all of our socials at whyyounodoctor.com/podcast.
Support the show
49 min