How Career Disappointment Led 'The Brothers Sun' Justin Chien to His Biggest Break Yet

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“I’m preparing to have my heart broken again.” After a grueling 7-8 week audition process for the role about to change his life, Justin Chien receives a text from the casting director saying, “Can we talk?” He goes into the conference call, fully bracing for bad news to break. After what felt like a painful eternity of cordial thank yous, the project’s writer Byron Wu, and director Kevin Tancharoen finally tell Justin, “You got the part.”
Justin stars alongside the incomparable Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh as a ruthless killer in the upcoming dark comedy gangster Netflix series (it’s quite a mouthful), “The Brothers Sun.” The show features an all-Asian writers' room and a primarily Asian cast.
Join Justin and me in discussing pursuing creative careers as Asian Americans (and the difficult talks we have with our Asian parents because of that), persevering during dry seasons, and knowing your “why” as an artist.
Cheers 乾杯 🍵,
Melissa 以欣
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  • @Knockyourselfout89
    @Knockyourselfout896 ай бұрын

    Hes here with his slides😂😂😂

  • @melissacho

    @melissacho

    6 ай бұрын

    HAHAHA I KNOW I definitely cropped the frame in a but tighter at some points LOL

  • @kellaa_zwo
    @kellaa_zwo6 ай бұрын

    I'm soo rooting for Justin, I'm 5 Episodes in the brothers Sun, and I liked him from the very first scenes, so much talent and so sympathetic, such a likable person, I really hope he's getting great roles in the near future, he really deserves it, like many others from The Brothers Sun, such a great show with an even better cast!

  • @melissacho

    @melissacho

    6 ай бұрын

    We are all rooting for him! So glad to hear that you’re enjoying the show. This is just the beginning of a long, prosperous journey for him 😊

  • @aboveandbeyond888
    @aboveandbeyond8886 ай бұрын

    I'm not in to any people, ever, let it be celebrities, etc. I have to say I'm a Justin Chien fangirl now. Incredible role played Brother Suns was amazing

  • @melissacho

    @melissacho

    6 ай бұрын

    haha wow what an ultimate compliment, so glad you enjoyed the show! (and a new face to fixate on 😏)

  • @aZnchuux3
    @aZnchuux36 ай бұрын

    This was by far the most interesting interview with Justin Chien I've seen, thank you for hosting so well Melissa!!

  • @melissacho

    @melissacho

    6 ай бұрын

    Means a lot friend 😊, I’m very fortunate I got to have a proper sit down chat with him before his current flurry of press. I appreciate the support-share this with your loved ones!

  • @karadizon4299
    @karadizon42996 ай бұрын

    The Brother’s Sun is such a great show. It’s filmed in my town, San gabriel valley.

  • @melissacho

    @melissacho

    6 ай бұрын

    Yess SGV 🫡🫡🫡🤌

  • @jolenenakamatsu4397
    @jolenenakamatsu43976 ай бұрын

    This was a very good interview with Justin because you really learned about the process that Justin had to go through to get the part of Charles Sun. I am so glad that he got the part because he did a fantastic job. I have watched The Brothers Sun two times in its entirely because it is so great and a big part of it is Justin's portrayal of Charles Sun. I hope to see more of him in the future.

  • @melissacho

    @melissacho

    6 ай бұрын

    Two times!! You are wonderful supporter, so glad you enjoyed the brothers sun and found a new rising star to support ✨

  • @pierrelalonde3705
    @pierrelalonde37056 ай бұрын

    Justin did great in the movie, he his talented.

  • @melissacho

    @melissacho

    6 ай бұрын

    Couldn’t agree more ✨

  • @alpinemily
    @alpinemily5 ай бұрын

    Wow I think this is the first youtube comment I've ever left in my life (lol), but I felt compelled to comment. This was an awesome podcast interview. Thank you, Melissa! I love interviews where both people are equally engaged like you two were, where it's conversational but also information-dense and interesting. Enjoyed the insight into the "behind the scenes" of the industry. Loved how thoughtful and real Justin was in the interview, too. I finished watching The Brothers Sun this week and loved it. Rooting for him and his career! And for you and the pod!

  • @melissacho

    @melissacho

    5 ай бұрын

    first ever youtube comment?!!?! i'm so honored! thank you for finding this interview and for being here!

  • @aloethefrog8868
    @aloethefrog88685 ай бұрын

    This interview was really good!! You are an awesome interviwer and I love how you incorporated your own story and hadn’t just kept asking him questions. Love this. Keep going ❤ came here for justin but you two got me hooked.

  • @melissacho

    @melissacho

    5 ай бұрын

    thank you for being here!!! i'll be back with more episodes soon!

  • @sogumio
    @sogumio6 ай бұрын

    this is such a great interview ! the brothers sun was such a good watch i’m hoping for a season 2🥲🥲

  • @melissacho

    @melissacho

    6 ай бұрын

    thanks for the listen-we are all hoping for a season two! 🤞

  • @johnhcho6188
    @johnhcho618810 ай бұрын

    Great interview techniques with Justin.

  • @Kim16_Art
    @Kim16_Art6 ай бұрын

    Congrats on the 400 \o/ Cool chat. Keep it up!

  • @melissacho

    @melissacho

    6 ай бұрын

    Woohoo thanks for being here!

  • @Atetzayn
    @Atetzayn5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for justine I stumbled across this episode and I liked it! The interaction is just natural and yeah! keep up the good work. I’ve been wanting to start my own channel too but I’ve been thinking about the negative stuff more than the good once so still taking my time to work on that. Anyways I Hope in seeing your channel grow 😊, just continue making contents. In the mean time for sure I will be watching the rest of your videos..

  • @melissacho

    @melissacho

    4 ай бұрын

    I'm rooting for you! The biggest challenge is to make that jump to start your goal-and I believe you can. Always helps to write out your gameplan; it certainly helped give me the courage and direction to launch the podcast. And thank you for the support :-)

  • @bulgogipodcast
    @bulgogipodcast10 ай бұрын

    :') so proud of his journey

  • @melissacho

    @melissacho

    10 ай бұрын

    can't wait for the show to come out next year!

  • @CCC-tg1hq
    @CCC-tg1hq7 ай бұрын

    Great interview skills you have demonstrated! Justin and The Brothers Sun rock!😊

  • @melissacho

    @melissacho

    6 ай бұрын

    thank you friend :], so excited that the show is finally out for everyone to see

  • @kendriadrakes742
    @kendriadrakes7425 ай бұрын

    I love his voice. Please for season 2.

  • @melissacho

    @melissacho

    5 ай бұрын

    we need a ringtone of his voice

  • @photokunstler
    @photokunstler5 ай бұрын

    OHEMGEEE I feel like trash compared to Justin. Wow he's just such a great guy who really works hard and has a really supportive family. Super lucky for that, not all of us have that - even worse if we're creative people, family is just not supportive with things like that cos they sound so out of reach. Snaps for Justin, he deserves all the good things in this world. Big hugs! Also, he's soooo damn attractive. geebus!💪

  • @melissacho

    @melissacho

    5 ай бұрын

    a supportive family makes all the difference. thanks for listening friend

  • @moreadventure3627
    @moreadventure36276 ай бұрын

    Love your outfit please tell me where I can find the top and pants

  • @melissacho

    @melissacho

    6 ай бұрын

    Haha of course! Cargo pants are from Urban Outfitters and the white shirt is from GU (Uniqlo’s sister brand)

  • @herdarkmatter
    @herdarkmatter6 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @melissacho

    @melissacho

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for listening 🥰

  • @NurseMJ986
    @NurseMJ9866 ай бұрын

    Lived in Manila for 10 years. That prepared me for the world😂

  • @melissacho

    @melissacho

    6 ай бұрын

    RESPECT

  • @elvincwong
    @elvincwong5 ай бұрын

    go Justin

  • @melissacho

    @melissacho

    4 ай бұрын

    He's got a bright bright future ahead

  • @MichaelAngelo-yv7qr
    @MichaelAngelo-yv7qr6 ай бұрын

    I am sorry if i am wrong, i think sun as a surname (孫) not pronounce as sun ☀️

  • @melissacho

    @melissacho

    6 ай бұрын

    Haha you are right! It even took me a while to realize the actual pronunciation and I speak Mandarin hahahaha, good thing Justin made that polite correction or else I would've continued on being "☀☀☀☀☀☀☀☀☀" 💀

  • @Doriane87640
    @Doriane876406 ай бұрын

    ❤✌️✌️✌️

  • @melissacho

    @melissacho

    6 ай бұрын

    thanks for listening

  • @shaqisumari304
    @shaqisumari3046 ай бұрын

    He is so sexy,

  • @melissacho

    @melissacho

    6 ай бұрын

    😏 "a hot new bombshell enters the villaH"

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