Mike Ginn
| Mike Ginn | |
|---|---|
| Born | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1997-present |
Mike Ginn is a New Zealand film and television actor. Best known role as Gem in Power Rangers RPM. Played Riley in Blood Punch, Jackie Chan in Flat3, a speed-freak in 13 Steps, Vincent Wong in My Wedding and Other Secrets. Ginn also had a small role in The Hopes and Dreams of Gazza Snell and portrayed Lloyd in Amazing Extraordinary Friends.
Early life and education
Ginn was born and raised in New Zealand[1] and is of Chinese descent.[2]
After realizing his passion for acting and drama in elementary school,[2] Ginn commenced drama studies in 2005,[3][4] graduating in 2007 with a Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts from Unitec Institute of Technology in Auckland.[5]
Career
A year after his graduation from drama school, Ginn, as a local actor, was hired for the role of Gem on the children's television series Power Rangers RPM (2009).[3][4][6]
Following his break and after gaining exposure – both domestically in New Zealand and internationally – Ginn has featured in various works, including the romantic comedy film My Wedding and Other Secrets (2011).
Ginn has also acted on the stage, performing in a theatre production titled White Trash Omnibus.[7]
Personal life
Ginn is based in the United States in Los Angeles, California.[6]
Ginn has a fraternal twin brother named Ken.[8] A graduate of the University of Auckland with a double degrees Bachelor of Health Sciences (B.H.Sc.) and Bachelor of Laws with Honours (LL.B. (Hons.)), Ken Ginn is a lawyer in Australia[9] and is the founding president of the Asian Students in Auckland at the University of Auckland.[10]
Filmography and television work
- Amazing Extraordinary Friends (2006) as Lloyd
- Power Rangers RPM (2009) as Gem / Gold Falcon RPM Ranger
- The Hopes and Dreams of Gazza Snell (2010)
- 13 Steps (2011) as Speed-freak
- My Wedding and Other Secrets (2011) as Vincent Wong
- Flat3 (2013) as Jackie Chan
- Blood Punch (2013) as Riley
References
- ↑ "Mike Ginn Interview: Fun with Accents". Asians on Film. 15 August 2011.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "San Diego Asian Film Festival: A Chat with Mike Ginn". CultureMob.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Mike Ginn interview". AMCPress.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Video on YouTube
- ↑ "Mike Ginn". Johnson & Laird.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Interview with Mike Ginn". Banana Shake.
- ↑ Robertson, Sian. "White Trash Omnibus". Theatreview.
- ↑ "RangerCrew Q & A with Mike Ginn". Ranger Crew.
- ↑ "Ken Ginn". LinkedIn.
- ↑ "Ken Ginn to Attend Young Chinese Leaders Forum". Scoop News. 18 August 2008.