Wei-Jen Liao
Bilingual Actress | Bay Area, California
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WeiJen Liao Brings Personal Story to Life Starring in New Film ‘Ming’
As a seasoned actor leading the film industry for over 7 years now, Taiwan’s WeiJen Liao was inspired by the talented writers and producers she has worked alongside over her esteemed career. She found herself longing to write and produce her own film, inspired by events in her own life. Having starred in many celebrated projects, including the comedy Charlie where Liao won Best Supporting Actress at the 2022 Mindfield Film Festival Albuquerque in addition to Best Actress for her work on the drama Josephine, and the Telly Award winning PSA for International Women’s Day 2020, Liao knows what it takes to make a successful and impactful production. So when she put the pen to paper and finally began drafting her passion project, she was more than ready. more
WeiJen Liao Brings on the Feels in Emotional Award-winning Drama “Moo, Annie. Moo.”
WeiJen Liao is no stranger to success. As an industry-leading Taiwanese actor, she has starred in countless award-winning productions, including the 2021 drama Josephine, which made its way to many prestigious film festivals around the world, and the public service announcement for International Women’s Day 2020, which won a Telly Award, the premier award honoring video and television across all screens. When her film Moo, Annie. Moo. premiered and the accolades started coming, including the awards for Best Short Film and Best Music Video at the L.A. Shorts Film Festival in early June of 2022, it was a feeling Liao has become accustomed to, but a great honor none-the-less. more
Taiwan’s WeiJen Liao Transforms Into Psychotic ‘Josephine’ in New Thriller
As a female Asian actor, WeiJen Liao has struggled with her race, gender, and social status in the American Film Industry. She has found herself discouraged by the whitewashing of iconic Asian characters in recent blockbuster hits, as well as the stereotypical roles often available to her. Despite these barriers, Liao showcases her immense talent in every role she is cast, often portraying characters that are not typically played by Asian actors. This is exemplified by her role in her newest film, Josephine, where Liao channels a Black Widow type of character, or as she calls it, a “crazy, badass, Asian.” more
WeiJen Liao honors International Women’s Day with impactful PSA
Growing up in an alcoholic and dysfunctional household with a codependent mother, WeiJen Liao did not have a strong female role model in her most formative years. This did not stop her from achieving her dreams, and now as an in demand actress in her home country of Taiwan and internationally, known for her celebrated roles in Josephine, The Willow Man, The Summer of 52, and more, she aims to be a strong woman and role model for girls that she did not have in her youth, showcasing great strength, independence and maturity. more
How I Made a Short Film in Eight Languages: Empowering Women's Voices
WeiJen Liao, who is the beautiful pregnant woman in the yellow dress, got many congratulatory messages from friends and family when she wasn't actually pregnant. We had a pillow for a prop because the fake belly prop we had looked too fake! more
Actor WeiJen Liao is spending this quarantined season in ‘The Summer of 52
The Summer of 52 is a story that travels across several countries during the Summer of 1952. A dramatic 50’s style black and white story involving stolen art, love affairs, spies and intrigue. Written and Directed by Michael Scordakis, the film takes a unique approach, having the actors film their scenes in isolation. Liao was eager to experiment with such an obstacle, and so far, has greatly impressed. more
Actress WeiJen Liao Shines And Scares In Celebrated Horror Flick ‘The Willow Man’
Growing up in Taipei, Taiwan, WeiJen Liao would spend a lot of time with her grandmother, who was a local dance teacher. When she was a child, she would watch dance tapes sitting next to her grandmother, taking notes to then perform the choreography in the living room. She began to fall in love with dance as she grew up, studying Chinese traditional dance, ballet, and hip hop. As her talent developed, she found herself on stages and immediately felt at home performing for an audience. more