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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. Try Sister Ai's Everyday Red Tea! https://jessesteahouse.com/products/sister-ais-everyday-at-red-tea-202200:00 Welcome to Tea Time with Jesse00:14 Introducing Yi-jun Chun00:31 First Podcast Experience00:47 Shoutouts and Personal Messages01:24 Exploring Chinese Tea Culture02:55 First Impressions of LA03:26 Earthquake Experience04:26 Tea Tasting and Brewing Techniques08:06 Chinese Community in Toronto13:11 Chinese School and Cultural Identity18:45 Balancing Dual Identities22:56 Struggles with Learning Hebrew23:31 Parental Influence on Language Learning26:04 Acting and Language Skills26:56 Chinese Immigrant Community in LA27:31 Diverse High School Experiences29:37 Qing Dynasty Students in America37:24 Exploring Chinese Food Abroad47:02 Authenticity in Chinese Cuisine52:27 The Dilution of Authenticity52:44 Making Tea Accessible53:44 The Role of a Chinese Director54:27 Breaking into Acting55:37 The Business Side of Acting57:53 Cultural Representation in Acting59:43 Navigating the Acting Journey01:10:08 The Impact of Social Media on Acting01:14:54 The Drake-Kendrick Beef01:18:30 Conclusion and Final Thoughts