Xana Tang

Birth : 1993-10-30, South Auckland, New Zealand

History

Xana Tang is a Chinese-Vietnamese actor who was born in New Zealand. She studied at the Auckland University of Technology and holds Bachelor degree in Communication Studies. Xana Tang made her screen breakthrough at sixteen years old as 'Spit' in director Michael Bennett's award-winning feature film Matariki. Following this, she was cast as a lead in Thedownlowconcept's Greyhound racing television comedy Hounds. The show went on to win Best Television Comedy Series at the 2012 New Zealand Film and Television Awards. Her notable screen roles since include; The Almighty Johnsons, Power Rangers, and Cherry, a major supporting role, in both seasons of the television drama Filthy Rich. In 2017, Xana made her Australian screen debut when she was cast in the highly anticipated Australian comedy series - The Letdown. Xana speaks fluent English and Cantonese and studied Mandarin for five years.

Profile

Movies

Bad Behaviour

Robin

Lucy, a former child actor, seeks enlightenment at a retreat led by spiritual leader Elon while she navigates her close yet turbulent relationship with her stunt-performer daughter, Dylan.

Princess of Chaos

Bevan Chuang

Days after Auckland's mayor wins re-election, a blogger reveals an affair between Len Brown and Bevan Chuang. When everyone expects the 'Other Woman' to stay silent, Bevan tells the media her story.

The Sea Beast

Lea the Lookout (voice)

In an era when terrifying beasts roamed the seas, monster hunters were celebrated heroes. None were more beloved than the great Jacob Holland. But when young Maisie Brumble stows away on his fabled ship, he's saddled with an unexpected ally. Together they embark on an epic journey into uncharted waters and make history.

Munkie

Rose

Munkie follows a vengeful daughter whose violent plan of revenge against her domineering "tiger parents" spins out of control.

The Justice of Bunny King

Ai Ling

Bunny King is a mother of two, a rough cut diamond with a sketchy past. While battling the system to reunite with her children, a confrontation leads her to take her niece Tonyah under her wing. With the world against her and Tonyah, Bunny’s battle has just begun.

Mulan

Hua Xiu

When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Chinese Army to defend the country from Huns, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. She is spirited, determined and quick on her feet. Disguised as a man by the name of Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her innermost strength and embrace her true potential.

Every Moment

Extras Casting Coordinator

When a hotel housemaid is dumped by her boyfriend, a guileless bellboy leaps into the breach, helping her see past present heartbreak. Yes, life is full of ups and downs but every moment counts.

Matariki

Spit

A random act of violence leaves eight people in crisis, searching for hope and new beginnings, as the Matariki constellation (Maori New Year) rises in the Southern skies.

Lucy

Cindy

A lonely electric scooter collector in Los Angeles, James, discovers an abandoned dog that gives him a new outlook on life.