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Jade is a talented actress, screenwriter, director, and producer with a diverse range of credits in film, television, and theater. Born and raised in Taiwan, she began her acting career in the early 1980s, earning a Best Actress nomination for her performance in the Edinburgh Festival's "Medea, A Journey, A Dream".
She made her mark on the Off-Broadway scene in the 2000s, starring in productions such as "Barriers" and "The Shanghai Gesture", which earned her critical acclaim in the New York Times and Variety.
In the 2010s, Jade transitioned to television, landing recurring roles on shows like "Luke Cage", "For Life", and "Bull". She also appeared in a number of guest roles, including "Awkwafina is Nora from Queens" and "Magnum, P.I.".
In 2020, Jade joined the cast of the DC Comics series "DMZ", playing the role of Susie Lin alongside Rosario Dawson. She also created the lead role of Dai Mah in the critically acclaimed film "Snakehead", which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
In 2022, Jade joined the cast of the HBO Max series "The Afterparty", playing the role of Aunt Ruth. She also placed in the 2023 Screencraft TV Pilot Quarterfinals and BlueCat TV Pilot Quarterfinals for her own series, "The Copper Bucket", "Cogito Ergo", and "Ersatz".
Throughout her career, Jade has been recognized for her talents, earning a number of awards and nominations. She is also a dedicated educator, having served as a Guest Lecturer and Associate Professor at several institutions.
As a screenwriter, director, and producer, Jade has developed and produced a number of projects under her banner production company, Cogito Ergo Productions, Inc. She is also a documentary filmmaker, with her films screening at festivals around the world.
Jade's literary work includes her novel "The Jesus of Burma", which was a PEN America Rosenthal Emerging Writers Finalist. She is a grant recipient from several organizations, including the Jerome Foundation, Film/Video Arts, and Ms Foundation for Documentary Filmmaking and Writing.
