Born in Harbin, China, he immigrated to Canada at a young age. Initially pursuing a career in accounting, he later shifted to acting, gaining recognition for his role in the TV series "Kim's Convenience." He rose to international fame as the lead in Marvel's "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," becoming the first Asian actor to headline a Marvel superhero film. Beyond acting, he is also a writer and advocate for diversity and representation in the entertainment industry.