Crystal J. Huang
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Crystal J. Huang | |
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| Occupation(s) | Producer, Director, Actress, Dancer, Photographer |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Website | https://www.crystalhuang.net/ |
Crystal J. Huang is a multi-award-winning producer, director, and actress, as well as an international award-winning dancer and photographer. She is widely recognized for her artistic contributions both on screen and behind the camera.
Early life
[edit]Crystal J. Huang, born Huang Jieping, grew up in Shanghai, China.[1] From a young age, she showed a strong passion for performing arts, participating in theater and hosting events. She pursued a bachelor's degree in art in Shanghai before moving to the United States to further her education. After receiving a Microsoft Solution Developer Certificate, she worked in software development for a period before fully dedicating herself to her artistic career.
Career
[edit]Crystal’s acting career took a major leap in 2018 when she played a significant role in the stage adaptation of Amy Tan’s novel The Joy Luck Club.[2] She later moved to Los Angeles to train at the Speiser & Sturges Acting Studio[3] and soon after began taking on roles in film and television. Her most notable roles include performances in Bermuda Island, Amber Road alongside Tom Sizemore, American Comedy with Eric Roberts, and Mistletoe Massacre with Bai Ling. Crystal has also made appearances in TV shows such as Shameless.[4]
In addition to her acting, Crystal's talent spans various artistic forms. She is a competitive ballroom dancer, winning first prize in the 2014 IGB Ballroom Dance competition in San Francisco. She also garnered recognition as a photographer, receiving a merit award in the Prestigious Black and White Magazine Photography competition in 2019.
Crystal has successfully transitioned into film production and direction, with one of her most significant works being the psychological thriller Dark Feathers: Dance of the Geisha, which stars Gilles Marini, Michael Madsen, and Karina Smirnoff, showcasing her martial arts and dance skills. This film earned several accolades at the 24th Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival, further solidifying Huang's reputation in the independent film circuit, including Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Trailer Awards and Best Picture nomination. It is noted that Crystal became the first actress from mainland China to win the Best Actress award in a Hollywood independent film.
She is also the founder of two production companies, Ivy Images and Unchaseable LLC. In her role as a producer and director, she has worked on various upcoming projects such as Staycation and Dinner with Devil and Boarding House..
Awards
[edit]Crystal has received numerous awards for her performances across different media. Her most recent achievements include:
- 2024 Woman in Film & TV & IMDb Restamp Award2024
- 2024 Best Film & Art Director Elite Award – Outstanding Chinese Figures Selection
- 2024 Best Actress – 24th Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival[5]
- 2023 Best Actress – London Independent Film Awards[6]
- 2023 Best Producer – Cult Critic Movie Awards
- 2023 Best Feature Film – Cult Critic Movie Awards
- 2023 Best Leading Actress and Best Dance Film – Cannes World Film Awards
- 2023 Best Crime Drama Film – Creation International Film Festival
- 2023 Best Leading Actress – International Motion Picture Awards
- 2020 Best Leading Actress – Canada Golden Maple Film Festival (for "Walk")
- 2019 Best Supporting Actress – GSIFF (for "Cupid Paradise")
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]- Alien Planet
- Amityville Bigfoot
- American Comedy
- Amber Road (2022)[7]
- Boarding House
- Bermuda Island (2023)[8]
- Cupid’s Paradise (2018, short)
- Chinese Speaking Vampires
- Dark Feathers (2024, Director, Producer and Lead Actress)[9]
- Dinner with the Devil
- Demons at Dawn
- Good Morning
- How to Get Away with Murder (2020, TV Series)
- Kongfu Woman Robbery (2020)
- Latin Hitman[10]
- Mistletoe Massacre
- My Home (2019)
- Night of the Tommyknockers
- Only the Moon Stands Still
- Psychiatric Diary (short)
- SARS-29 (2020)
- Team of Two
- The Devil's Fortune
- The Rookie (2019, TV Series)
- Woods Witch
- With Myself
Television
[edit]- Good Girls (2020, TV Series)
- Shameless (2021, TV Series)
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Crystal J. Huang - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ^ "Nerdly » 'Chinese Speaking Vampires' Review". Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ^ Ingenthron, Blair. "DANCING WITH THE STARS' Karina Smirnoff and Gilles Marini to Star in DARK FEATHERS Film". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ^ "Only the Moon Stands Still Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via Amazon Prime Video". Yahoo Entertainment. 2024-05-19. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ^ "Major Reviewers Praise Festival Hit, "DARK FEATHERS: Dance of the Geisha" in advance of Aug. 2 Theatrical Launch". AP News. 2024-07-31. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ^ Team, Dance Beat. "Dance Beat Magazine - Dark Feathers - New Action Movie". www.dancebeat.com. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ^ "Film Archives". AV Club. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ^ "Bermuda Island (2023) film review - Movie News, Movie Trailers, Film Reviews, Short Film Reviews & More | Screen Critix". Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ^ "Crystal J. Huang in Samurai Thriller Film 'Dark Feathers' Official Trailer | FirstShowing.net". www.firstshowing.net. 2023-02-22. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ^ "Latin Hitman".