CONNIE WANG

Connie Wang on CBC National talking about her 1 hour special, Canadian Famous, and why it's a great time to be a comedian.

Canadian Famous is a stand-up special where Connie Wang, a Canadian Screen nominated actress, humorously portrays the challenges of being a Canadian actress striving for recognition. Amid the laughs, she intricately weaves her experience as a millennial child of immigrant parents, creating a heartfelt narrative of identity and perseverance.

PRESS

CSA Nominated Actress Connie Wang on the Bold Conversations in ‘Tokens’

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Connie Wang Opposite Gabourey Sidibe (Precious) in the making of 'All I Didn't Want for Christmas'

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'Tokens' Nominated for 4 Canadian Screen Awards, Including Connie Wang for Best Lead Performance

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ACTRA Performer's Magazine Commercial Spotlight: Connie Wang

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Tokens Nominated for ACTRA Awards Best Ensemble 2023

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Catch the Interview with Director Winnifred Jong with Connie Wang and Ryan Allen on eTalk

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Connie Wang, Actress and Star of Popular Web Series 'Tokens'

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Daniel Garber Talks with Winnie Jong, Connie Wang and Ryan Allen about 'Tokens'

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FILM & TV

IMDB

LEAD / Tokens On Call (Critically Acclaimed Series)

GUEST STAR/ One More Time (CBC)

RECURRING / The Boys (Amazon)

LEAD / May Flowers (Short Film)

LEAD / Dysfunctional (Comedic Short Film)

SUPPORTING / All I Didn’t Want For Christmas (VH1)

SUPPORTING / Ghosts of Christmas Past (Lifetime)

SUPPORTING / A Priceless Love (TV Movie)

“Over the years, I’ve cast Connie in several projects in television, movies and film. Connie is an incredible and versatile actress who is a source of joy both onscreen and off. Her dedication to the industry is infectious and she inspires many.”

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BIOGRAPHY

Connie is committed to making art that is courageous, bold, hilarious, and inspires others to be themselves.

Connie Wang is an award winning actress with four Canadian Screen Award nominations in performance categories. She is a comedian, and producer with over 20 film and TV credits and has received 12 screen nominations. She won Best Lead Actress at the Apulia Web Festival for her role in Tokens the webseries. Some of her film/tv credits include Amazon's The Boys, Tokens, and CBC's One More Time. You may recognize Connie in premier roles in numerous big-budget, national commercials. Connie also has a hit stand up special called, Canadian Famous.
Connie is also an award winning Executive Producer for the hit series, Poly is the New Monogamy. She is the executive producer of Motion to Approve, Tough Gentle Strong, and is currently producing and starring in multiple series and films. Connie is known for her innovative strategic vision in bringing authentic, hilarious, and honest stories to the world.

She has also produced and starred in critically acclaimed short films. A child of hard-working Chinese immigrants, Connie was born and raised in Canada. Connie is bilingual, fluent in both English and Mandarin. Her parents taught her the importance of perseverance, positivity, and being confident in herself, which are all tools she took with her as she pursued her passions in Toronto.

Connie received her undergraduate degree in Theatre from the University of Toronto, where she developed a strong improvisation background and discovered her passion for comedy. She has been an ACTRA member since 2015, and has truly loved all her experiences in acting, directing and producing projects for film, tv and web. Her favourite project she has worked on is Tokens, directed by Canadian Screen Award winner Winnifred Jong.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Connie is a founding member of the Asians in the 6ix collective, and sits on the board of directors. Asians in the 6ix was created with the intent of instilling solidarity amongst Asian artists and filmmakers. She is also the founder of the Clothing Swap Revolution which inspires and empowers people to be aware of the impacts of their environmental choices as far as clothing and fashion. Connie is passionate about health and wellness, and practices mindfulness and plant-based eating. Her podcast Wonder Womb, focuses on Women's Reproductive Health, specifically overcoming Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to inspire and empower women to experience holistic healing and to live their best life. Wonder Womb is available on youtube, spotify, or apple podcasts.