Jess Hong on chasing dreams as an introvert

Most actors don’t go straight from performing lunchtime school shows to landing the lead role in a big-budget Netflix series, but Jess Hong isn’t most actors. Since being cast as Jin Cheng in the blockbuster sci-fi series 3 Body Problem, life has been a whirlwind for the self-confessed introvert. Jess might be living the Hollywood dream, navigating global career success and financial freedom, but the core of who she is remains the same. Find out how an attempt to overcome her shyness as a teenager took Jess Hong from school stages to Tinseltown.  Stay tuned for new episodes each Monday: 5th August - TJ Perenara 12th August - Kirsten Dodgen 19th August - Jess Quinn 26th August - Taylor Roche 2nd September - Jess Hong 9th September - Dane & Stacey A Kiwibank series in collaboration with The Spinoff Podcast Network. Read the article on Jess Hong here

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Celebrating extraordinary achievements by ordinary people, This is Kiwi explores the inspiring stories of incredible New Zealanders. In season three Jane Yee talks to six remarkable guests that represent a new generation of Kiwi using the power of passion to unlock financial freedom. Learn about their motivations, the influences that shape their mindset and explore the concept of knowledge for better. Discover the power of determination, passion, and self-belief that can transform your own life and help make a difference in the world. Stay tuned for our upcoming episodes each Monday: 5th August - TJ Perenara 12th August - Kirsten Dodgen 19th August - Jess Quinn 26th August - Taylor Roche 2nd September - Jess Hong 9th September - Dane & Stacey A Kiwibank series in collaboration with The Spinoff Podcast Network.