George Chiang

George Chiang was born in Ottawa and raised in Etobicoke, Ontario. He received his theatre training from the University of Guelph and spent his summers performing stand-up comedy at various comedy clubs in Toronto. He started his acting career with theater work in Toronto and the Stratford Festival where appeared in Othello, Twelfth Night. Chiang also originated the role of Zhu Xu in the world premiere of Salesman in China at the Stratford Festival which he played again at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Some of Chiang's notable appearances in film and television include the role of Mr Toyoma in Disney's Eloise at the Plaza, Mr. Wu in American Girl's McKenna Shoots for the Stars, Jimmy Lo in Goosebumps, Lipo in Hawk's Vengeance, Paul Chang in The Tracker, and Dr. Lin in The Unrestricted War. Chiang is also known for his work as a writer and composer. His musical, Golden Lotus, won the Hong Kong English Drama Award for "Best Original Work" at the Hecklers Awards. A live capture of the Hong Kong production has won over 60 film awards worldwide, including "Best Picture" at the World Independent Cinema Awards, making it the best film from Film Fest International's 11 annual festivals. As a songwriter, director, and producer, George has received numerous awards for Best Song and Best Music Video for his songs, including A World Away (Remix), Old Montreal, As Each Day Goes By, Popcorn Film, and Today and Tomorrow. He also produced the albums Golden Lotus: Sounds From the Musical, and Harriet Chung's, "A World Away." Chiang has authored several books, including The Railroad Adventures of Chen Sing and its sequel, The Pioneer Adventures of Chen Sing. He also co-authored The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of Hockey.