Andrea Bang: Biography in Details
Who Is Andrea Bang?
Andrea Bang is a Canadian actress and screenwriter. She is popularly known for playing the role of Janet Kim in Canadian television sitcom Kim’s Convenience.
Similarly, she is also known for her roles in Adventures in Public School, Even the Devil Swiped Right, and A Million Little Things.
Andrea Bang- Bio, Age, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity, Education
Andrea Bang was born on May 2, 1989, in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. As of 2024, she is 34 years old.
She is Canadian by nationality and her ethnicity is Asian. Similarly, her birth sign is Taurus.
Moreover, she was born to Korean parents but their names are under review. Similarly, she has a sister named, Diana Bang, who is also an actress and writer.
Speaking about her educational background, she attended the North Secondary School. Later, she joined the University of British Columbia and graduated in 2012 with a degree in psychology. She also took acting lessons during her University days.
Andrea Bang-Professional Life, Careers
Talking about her career, she began her career as a writer. She made her debut writing the short film Schnitzel or Spaetzle in 2011. Later, she wrote several short films including Playdate, Karaoke Mamas, In Loving Memory, and Idols Never Die.
She made her acting debut in 2015 playing the role of Fran (Francesca) in Playdate. She landed the role of Janet Kim in the Canadian television sitcom Kim’s Convenience from 2016 to 2021.
Later, she appeared in Sunnyhearts Community Centre as Lucille, Bon Bon Fire as Sinclaire Suzuki, and Android Employed as May. She played Autumn in the 2017 Canadian teen comedy film Adventures in Public School directed by Kyle Rideout.
Her other television credits include:
- The Date Girl on Date
- Karaoke Mamas
- Luce Stephanie Kim
- Hudson and Rex Gwen “Sixie” Chiu
- Running with Violet Samantha
- A Million Little Things Claudia
- A Small Fortune Susan Crowe
- Fresh Penny
- Stay the Night Grace
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Asians on Film Festival | Best Actress (Summer Award) | Playdate | Won |
| 2017 | Leo Awards | Best Performance in a Music, Comedy or Variety Program or Series | Kim’s Convenience | Nominated |
| 2018 | Won | |||
| 2019 | Nominated | |||
| 2020 | Won | |||
| 2020 | Best Screenwriting in a Short Drama (Shared with: Jerome Yoo) | Idols Never Die | Nominated | |
| 2021 | Best Performance in a Music, Comedy or Variety Program or Series | Kim’s Convenience | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Won |
Andrea Bang-Net Worth, Salary
Talking about her earnings, she has earned a considerable amount of money as an actress. Most of her earnings are from acting, movies, television series, and other business ventures.
As of 2024, her estimated net worth is around $9 million. The info about her salary is under review.
Rumors, Controversy
Andrea has not been involved in controversy till now. She keeps her personal life private and has kept herself away from scandals and rumors. She ignores the activities that affect her career and image.
Body Features Height, Weight
She has maintained a good body shape and stands at a decent height. She has a height of 5 feet 5 inches and weighs around 55kg.
Similarly, she has black hair and dark-colored eyes. Her other body measurements including waist-bust-hip size, dress size and shoe size are under review.
Social Media
She is active on Instagram where she has more than 96.9k followers. However, she is not active on Facebook and Twitter.
Andrea Bang’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | May | Thursday |
| 2025 | May | Friday |
| 2026 | May | Saturday |
| 2027 | May | Sunday |
| 2028 | May | Tuesday |