[6] He played a recurring role on HBO's Succession in 2018. Choi performed on stage all over NYC and in film and television before relocating to Los Angeles, where he booked his first series regular role on the ABC comedy Single Parents. ', What to Watch: IMDb's New Fall TV Series Guide, Top 25 Asian Actors in Hollywood Under 40 - October 2019, ABC Discovers: Los Angeles Talent Showcase, Annabelle Doll, Bridge Collapse, Whale Attack, A Cash-Grab Cooked Up by the Crepe Paper Industry. He is best known for his role as Miggy on the ABC comedy Single Parents. His personal hobbies include basketball, boxing, yoga, reading and anything to do with houseplants. With a lead role in “Single Parents,” playing Miggy, a 21-year old who had an “oops” baby, he’s acting alongside Hollywood veterans like Leighton Meester and Taran Killam. Looking for a slightly scary movie to watch this Halloween? [17] The same year, he played Charles Bae, brother of Charles Melton's Daniel Bae, in the film adaptation of the YA novel The Sun Is Also a Star. 5MAX (554), Fri, Oct 30 He is best known for his role as Miggy on the ABC comedy Single Parents. “He’s that lovable young hipster that wears his heart on his sleeves,” he says, his accent Queens-inflected. [9][10][11] Choi's performance received positive critical reviews. Choi received his training at The Lee Strasberg Institute in New York. He has performed throughout New York on stage, film, TV and national commercials. [16], As of January 2019, he has a recurring role on EastSiders, a Netflix dark comedy. October 2, 2018 by Towleroad 47 Jake Choi, a series regular on the new ABC sitcom Single Parents, has come out as sexually fluid in an interview … "[13], Choi has appeared in guest roles on several television shows since 2015, including Broad City, Younger, and Hawaii 5-0. On the ABC comedy “Single Parents,” Jake Choi plays Miggy, the youngest and least experienced member of his group of parent-friends. [4] He was raised by his single mother, and came from "working-class immigrant roots. Jake Choi is an American actor born and raised in Elmhurst, Queens, New York. It's just like, 'Yeah — sure.' [6][7], In 2015, Choi played his first lead role as Ryan in the independent film Front Cover,[8] an LGBTQ romantic comedy that featured two Asian male leads. His personal hobbies include basketball, boxing, yoga, reading and anything to do with houseplants. on The son of Korean immigrants, Jake Choi was born and raised in Elmhurst, Queens, New York. He is an actor and basketball fanatic who is fluent in English and Korean. [1][2][3], Choi was born and raised in Elmhurst, Queens, New York. Jake Choi (born January 14) is an American actor. I feel like the term pansexual is a little bit closer. He previously starred in Front Cover, an LGBTQ independent film. 5MAX (554), Strand Releasing Acquires North American Rights to Ray Yeung’s ‘Twilight’s Kiss’ (Exclusive), Single Parents: Creator and Cast Say Goodbye to Cancelled ABC Comedy Series, Single Parents and Bless This Mess Co-Creator Responds to Double Cancellation: 'This Is My Red Wedding! He also took classes at T. Schreiber Studio, and studied with Bob Krakower and Ted Sluberski. With me, I say fluid because it's always changing. [14][15] The show was cancelled in May 2020 after two seasons. [12] According to Sheri Linden at The Hollywood Reporter: "Chen’s career-driven Ning defies easy labels, but ultimately the movie is about Ryan’s transformation, one that Choi deftly conveys. “He’s not … [14], Choi gained wider prominence after he was cast as a series regular on the fall 2018 ABC show Single Parents in the role of Miggy, a 20-year-old single dad. 1:12 PM PDT Jake Choi is an American actor born and raised in Elmhurst, Queens, New York. Looking for some great streaming picks? [6] He graduated from Newtown High School in 2004, where he played on the school varsity basketball team. Choi received his training at The Lee Strasberg Institute in New York. Jake Choi (born January 14)[citation needed] is an American actor. "[5] During high school he played in the AAU. He eventually quit the sport and moved back to New York City, where he began training at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, studying with Bob Krakower. He is a staunch advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and does media representation for all marginalized communities. He also took classes at T. Schreiber Studio, and studied with Bob Krakower and Ted Sluberski. on Check out some of the IMDb editors' favorites movies and shows to round out your Watchlist. [6], After graduating, he moved to South Korea to play basketball at Yonsei University, and subsequently played in the Korean Basketball League. — I don't even want to argue anymore. He previously starred in Front Cover, an LGBTQ independent film. [7] In an interview with The Advocate he stated, "I feel like a lot of people understand it better if you just say 'bisexual', which is not the same thing, but it's like sometimes when people say, 'Oh, so you're bi?' Choi performed on stage all over NYC and in film and television before relocating to Los Angeles, where he booked his first series regular role on the ABC comedy Single Parents. He is Korean American. As a child, Choi performed in school plays but initially pursued an athletic career in lieu of becoming a professional actor. During his free time, Jake ... Tue, Oct 27 Choi has also appeared in Younger, EastSiders, and The Sun Is Also A Star. Check out our picks for movies that (hopefully) won't keep you up at night. [7], In 2018, Choi came out as sexually fluid. 3:43 AM PDT "[17], "Golden Koala Chinese Film Festival 2017", "Fall TV 2018: 13 Stars to Watch in New Series (Photos)", "Why Jake Choi Of 'The Sun Is Also A Star' Represents The Invisible Asian America", "In 'Front Cover' a gay Chinese American comes to terms with his cultural identity", "Review: In 'Front Cover,' Struggling for Self-Acceptance", "Fall TV 2018: 13 Stars to Watch, From Jay Hernandez to Madeleine Mantock (Photos)", "Liz Meriwether Calls 'Single Parents' & 'Bless This Mess' Cancellations Her "Red Wedding"; Adam F. 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