Yin Chang Explained

Yin Chang
Birth Date:23 April 1989
Birth Place:New York City, U.S.
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2006–present

Yin Chang (born April 23, 1989) is an American actress,[1] [2] [3] [4] known for her lead role as Mei Kwan in the 2011 film Prom and her recurring role as Nelly Yuki on The CW's teen drama series Gossip Girl. Chang has made guest appearances on the television shows Six Degrees, , , and Love Bites. Some of her other works are several national commercials such as Time Warner, Verizon Wireless, MasterCard, Best Buy, MTV, and Mead School Supplies.

Chang was born and raised in New York City, and is of Taiwanese, Chinese, and Malaysian Chinese ancestry. Her father is from Taiwan and her mother from Malaysia. Her maternal grandfather was artist Dr. Teng Beng Chew.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2007LawrenceA girlShort film
Paper GirlPeiyu
2011PromMei Kwan
Natalie KimTelevision film
2013Cause of DeathGirl in the parkShort film
My Mother Is a Human BeingSunshine
2014Ashley MoonTelevision film

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006Six DegreesKaya2 episodes (1 uncredited)
2007Chun HaoEpisode: "Outsider"
Traci KwonEpisode: "Offense"
2008–2009, 2012, 2021–2022Gossip GirlNelly Yuki20 episodes
2011Love BitesCaraEpisode: "TMI"

Notes and References

  1. News: White . Abbey . ‘Gossip Girl’ Actress Yin Chang Says Character Was Rewritten Into Asian Stereotype on CW Series . 10 April 2022 . . 13 August 2021.
  2. News: Haskoor . Michael . ‘Gossip Girl’ Actress Yin Chang Claims CW Series Rewrote Her Character As Asian Stereotype . 10 April 2022 . . 14 August 2021.
  3. News: Fillingham . Hannah . Gossip Girl star Yin Chang becomes HONY sensation as she reveals emotional story about incredible act of kindness . 10 April 2022 . . 23 August 2021 . en.
  4. News: Dodson . P. Claire . Gossip Girl’s Nelly Yuki Was Originally a More Nuanced Character . 10 April 2022 . . 11 August 2021.