Harry Shum, Jr.
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 Shum at the San Diego Comic-Con International in July 2011. | |
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April 28, 1982 Limón, Costa Rica |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter, dancer, actor, choreographer |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Partner(s) | Shelby Rabara |
| Website | |
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Harry Shum, Jr. (born April 28, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, actor and choreographer. He is best known for his role as Mike Chang on the Fox television show Glee. He has appeared in dance films such as Stomp the Yard, You Got Served, Step Up 2: The Streets and Step Up 3D.[1] He also plays the character of Elliot Hoo in The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers.
Early life
Shum was born in Puerto Limón, Costa Rica, on April 28, 1982. His mother is a native of Hong Kong, and his father is from Guangzhou, China. They relocated to Costa Rica, where Shum and his two older sisters were born. When Shum was six years old, the family moved to San Francisco, California.[2] He states, "I feel I have the best of so many worlds. I speak Cantonese and Spanish. Spanish is actually my first language before I learned Cantonese and English".[3][4] In an interview, he said that his earliest motivations to dance were from Ginuwine, Dru Hill, and Usher, before becoming influenced by iconic dancers like Gene Kelly and Michael Jackson.[5]
In an interview Shum has stated that he identifies as being somewhat Latin, the actor was quoted as saying “It's strange that I am full Chinese and born in a Latin country, but I love the fact that I was immersed in that culture at birth while maintaining my Chinese roots,” the actor also said “I think the cultures share a lot of similarities as far as family values and the love for flavor in their foods. I do consider myself somewhat Latin.”[6]
Career
Shum launched his career as the only male dancer on BET's Comic View in 2002 and has continued his dancing career from there. He was also one of the lead dancers with stars such as Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez and Jessica Simpson. He won a dance competition to dance in an iPod commercial.[7][8] He plays Mike Chang, a dancer who joins the glee club, on the Fox musical television show Glee.[9] Known for a while as "Other Asian" on Glee, with very few lines during the show's first season in 2009–2010, Shum's character was given storylines in the second season, mostly involving his relationship with fellow glee club member Tina Cohen-Chang (Jenna Ushkowitz), and his performances of "Make 'Em Laugh" in "The Substitute", "Sing" from A Chorus Line in "Duets", "Valerie" in "Special Education", and the show's first dance solo in "A Night of Neglect". He was promoted from guest star to series regular for the third season, which was Mike's senior year of high school.[10] He was given a major storyline in the third episode, "Asian F", and performed "Cool" from West Side Story, his first solo song.
Shum has been featured in many productions done by Wong Fu Productions.[11]
In 2010, Shum appeared in Step Up 3-D, a 3D look at New York style street dancing.[12] He is also a dancer and choreographer for the Legion of Extraordinary Dancers.[13]
In 2011, Shum completed an action-oriented project with director Ross Ching, producers Don Le and George Wang, starring himself in the lead role as "the Hunter", Stephen "tWitch" Boss (runner-up of Fox's So You Think You Can Dance (season 4), and Katrina Law (Spartacus: Blood and Sand, The Resistance). The project released January 10, 2011, and is set to be part of a trilogy of short films. "3 Minutes" has received nationwide coverage from the official Star Wars site,[14] Wired.com,[15] and Gizmodo,[16] as well as the New York Post,[17] Seventeen Magazine,[18] Audrey Magazine,[19][20][21] and Hyphen Magazine.[22] It was also won the coveted slot of Vimeo's Staff Pick of the Day on its debut day, netting well over 60,000 views on the site within the first 24 hours.[23]
BuddyTV voted him as #7 in TV's 100 Sexiest Men of 2011.[24]
Shum was cast in the role of the Kuai Liang (the younger Sub-Zero) in the second season of Mortal Kombat: Legacy.[25]
On June 28, 2013, it was reported that Shum would not return as regular on Glee 's fifth season, but would be a recurring guest star.[26]
In 2014, Shum had a major role in crime drama film Revenge of the Green Dragons (executive produced by Martin Scorsese ).
Shum will be appearing as Tie-Fang in the upcoming Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon sequel.[27]
Personal life
Shum has been in a relationship with actress and dancer Shelby Rabara since 2007.[28] The two have been engaged since 2014.[29]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | You Got Served | Dancer | Cameo |
| 2007 | Stomp the Yard | Crew dancer | Cameo |
| 2008 | Step Up 2: The Streets | Cable | Film debut |
| 2008 | Center Stage: Turn It Up | Club dancer | Cameo |
| 2010 | Our Family Wedding | Harry (as Harry Shum) | Credited |
| 2010 | Step Up 3D | Cable | Supporting role |
| 2011 | Glee: The 3D Concert Movie | Mike Chang | Main Cast |
| 2012 | White Frog | Chaz Young | Supporting role |
| 2014 | Moms' Night Out | Joey | Movie |
| 2014 | Revenge of the Green Dragons | Paul Wong | Post Production |
| 2014 | Fire City | Frank | Filming |
| 2015 | Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon II: The Green Destiny | Filming | |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 Minutes | Hunter #1 [30][31] | Short Film |
| 2011 | Best Date Ever | Stewart | Short Film |
| 2011 | Buffet | Lucas | Short Film |
| 2011 | 3 Steps to Self Esteem | Himself | Short Film |
| 2012 | Already Gone | Scott Lee | Short Film |
| 2012 | The Last | Short Film | |
| 2013 | Mortal Kombat: Legacy | Kuai Liang | Web Series |
| 2014 | Caper | Luke Washington | Web Series (9 Episodes) |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2003 | Boston Public | Fletcher | Episode: "Chapter Sixty" |
| 2005 | Committed | Chinese Delivery Guy #1 | Episode: "The Apartment Episode" |
| 2007 | Viva Laughlin | Construction dancer | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2007–2008 | Greek | Omega Chi brother | 3 Episodes: No Campus for Old Rules, Three's a Crowd, Hell Week |
| 2008 | Zoey 101 | Roy | Episode: "Trading Places" |
| 2008 | iCarly | Yûki | Episode: "iGo to Japan" |
| 2008 | Rita Rocks | Zack | Episode: "Flirting with Disaster" |
| 2009–15 | Glee | Mike Chang | Recurring cast (Seasons 1–2, 5-6) Main cast (Seasons 3–4) |
| 2010–2011 | The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers | Elliot Hoo | Main cast |
| 2010 | The Fran Drescher Show | Himself | Episode: "1.09" |
| 2011 | Top 100 Number Ones | Himself | TV |
| 2011 | The Glee Project | Himself | Guest mentor, episode: "Dance Ability" |
Music video
| Year | Artist | Song | Notes |
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| 2000s | Paul Oakenfold ft. Elvis | "Rubberneckin Remix" | Dancer |
| 2000s | S Club 7 | "Alive" | Dancer |
| 2000s | Willa Ford | "Gimme Gimme Gimme" | Dancer |
| 2000s | Back II Back | "Didn't Mean To Make U Cry" | Dancer |
| 2002 | 702 | "Star" | Dancer |
| 2003 | Blaque | "I'm Good" | Dancer |
| 2003 | Nodesha | "Crazy" | Dancer |
| 2004 | Destiny's Child | "Lose My Breath" | Dancer |
| 2005 | Mariah Carey | "It's Like That" | Dancer |
| 2008 | Marques Houston | "That Girl" | Dancer |
| 2012 | Clara Chung | "Fish" | Cameo |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2010 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Glee | Won |
| Teen Choice Awards | Choice Music: Group (with: Glee Cast) | Nominated | ||
| Lesbian/Bi People's Choice Awards | Favorite Music Duo or Group (with: Glee Cast) | Nominated | ||
| Gay People's Choice Awards | Favorite Music Duo or Group (with: Glee Cast) | Won | ||
| 2011 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Nominated | |
| Grammy Awards | Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media | Nominated | ||
| Teen Choice Awards | Choice Music: Group (with: Glee Cast) | Nominated | ||
| East West Players Visionary Awards | Breakout Performance Award | Himself | Won | |
| 2012 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Glee | Nominated |
| Grammy Awards | Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media (with: Glee Cast) | Nominated | ||
| 2013 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
Discography
References
- ↑ "Harry Shum Jr. on the Perks of Glee, Oprah and On-Set Dance Battles". Movieline. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
- ↑ "Nov10 1-9-P" (PDF). Retrieved 2011-07-07.
- ↑ ShannonLin Offline (2007-04-10). "Harry Shum is full of Glee". Asiance Magazine. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
- ↑ Hernandez, Lee. "15 (More) Stars You Never Knew Were Latino!". Latina.com. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
- ↑ "The Different Worlds of Dance: interview with Harry Shum Jr.". Asia Pacific Arts. 2010-11-19.
- ↑ http://mom.me/latina-mom/7602-latinos-hollywood/item/harry-shum-jr/
- ↑ "Harry Shum Jr. Interview – Portrait Magazine, November 2009 Issue". Portraitmagazine.net. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
- ↑ jozjozjoz (2010-04-26). "Harry Shum Jr Has the Moves in Glee and the New iPod Nano Commercial | Entertainment". 8Asians.com. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
- ↑ ""Asian" and "Other Asian" Hook Up on Glee—Is Artie Out for Good? – E! Online". Ca.eonline.com. 2010-09-13. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
- ↑ "Glee club is back in session on the season premiere of Glee" (Press release). Fox Broadcasting Company. Retrieved September 2, 2011.
- ↑ Berk, Brett. "Glee's Harry Shum Jr. Speaks! (And He Wants His Gaga Costume) | Little Gold Men". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
- ↑ Milzoff, Rebecca (2010-05-25). "Glee’s Harry Shum Jr. Finally Speaks (and Answers Your Questions!) – Vulture". Nymag.com. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
- ↑ "'Glee's' Harry Shum talks 'The Situ-Asian,' Asian Camp and The LXD – From Inside the Box – Zap2it". Blog.zap2it.com. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
- ↑ The Official Star Wars Blog » Glee Goes Geek in 3 Minutes. Starwarsblog.starwars.com (2011-01-11). Retrieved on 2011-08-23.
- ↑ Previous post Next post (2011-01-14). "Intense Lightsaber Combat in "3 Minutes" | GeekDad". Wired.com. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
- ↑ If You Got Three Minutes, Watch 3 Minutes. Gizmodo.com (2011-01-10). Retrieved on 2011-08-23.
- ↑ Harry Shum & Stephen 'tWitch' Boss star in '3 Minutes' – PopWrap. Nypost.com. Retrieved on 2011-08-23.
- ↑ Magazine, Seventeen. (2011-01-06) Harry Shum Jr Movie - 3 Minutes Movie - Harry Shum Jr. Seventeen. Retrieved on 2011-08-23.
- ↑ Harry Shum Jr.’s “3 Minutes”. Audrey Magazine (2011-01-06). Retrieved on 2011-08-23.
- ↑ http://www.channelapa.com/2011/01/3-minutes-teaser-with-harry-shum-jr.html
- ↑ harry shum jr. in 3 minutes teaser trailer #2 | angry asian man. Blog.angryasianman.com (2009-05-30). Retrieved on 2011-08-23.
- ↑ On Screen & On Scene: The LA Miss Chinatown Fashion Show | Hyphen magazine - Asian American arts, culture, and politics. Hyphen magazine. Retrieved on 2011-08-23.
- ↑ "Channel APA 4 Jan 2011". Channelapa.com. 2011-01-04. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
- ↑ TV's 100 Sexiest Men
- ↑ "Web Series ‘Mortal Kombat: Legacy 2′ Hitting February 17th". Latino Review. Retrieved 2012-12-03.
- ↑ Glee Exclusive: 4 Original Cast Members Not Returning as Series Regulars for Season 5
- ↑ Jeffery, Morgan (July 30, 2014). "'Glee's' Harry Shum Jr. Joins 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' Sequel". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
- ↑ Alcala, Natalie. "‘Glee”s Harry Shum Jr. on His Worst Breakup, Longest Relationship, & Dancing it Off". The Bullet Shop.
- ↑ Blumm, K.C. (March 8, 2014). "Mike Chang is getting married! Glee star Harry Shum, Jr. engaged to longtime love Shelby Rabara". People. Retrieved March 8, 2014.
- ↑ "3 Minutes teaser with Harry Shum Jr". channelAPA.com. 2011-01-04. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
- ↑ angrylink (2009-05-30). "harry shum jr. in 3 minutes teaser trailer #2 | angry asian man". Blog.angryasianman.com. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
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