Andrew Phung

Andrew Phung was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on January 26, 1984. He started his performing career at 16, joining the Loose Moose Theatre Company, where he continues to be a senior ensemble performer and instructor. Before pursuing acting full-time, Phung studied economics at the University of Calgary and worked as a non-profit director. In 2008, he co-founded the comedy group Sciencebear, which gained recognition with their 2009 film “Sketch,” produced on a minimal budget and showcased at the 2010 Calgary International Film Festival. That same year, Phung was named one of Calgary’s ‘Top 40 Under 40’ by Avenue Magazine and became a featured cast member on the Score Television Network’s series “Drafted.” His early work also included co-creating and performing in improvised comedy shows such as “Past your Bedtime,” “Northeast: The Show,” and “Kill Hard.” From 2015 to 2016, Phung co-wrote and starred in two seasons of “Cowtown,” a sketch comedy series produced by Nur Films and Telus Optik.

Phung achieved widespread recognition through his role as Kimchee Han in the CBC Television sitcom “Kim’s Convenience,” which aired from 2016 to 2021. His portrayal earned him four Canadian Screen Awards for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2021. Following the conclusion of “Kim’s Convenience,” Phung continued his career by co-creating, starring in, and serving as Executive Producer for the CBC television series “Run the Burbs,” portraying the character Andrew Pham from 2022 to 2024. In 2021, at the 9th Canadian Screen Awards, he also won Best Host on a Web Program or Series for his role as the host of the 2019 Canadian Improv Games. Beyond his on-screen work, Andrew Phung is a sought-after emcee, having hosted events for organizations including The City of Calgary, Telus Spark, and ATB Financial. He is also the co-founder of YYCSolediers, an online sneaker group, and is actively involved with Youth Central, a non-profit dedicated to youth community engagement.

His filmography includes roles in “The Beaverton” (2016–present), “Wynonna Earp” (2020–2021), “Events Transpiring Before, During, and After a High School Basketball Game” (2020), and “Lucky Star” (2024). He has also contributed to radio as a regular contributor to CBC Radio’s “Now or Never,” “The Debaters,” and “Because News.” His upcoming projects include the TV movie “Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story” and TV series roles in “18 to 35” (2025) and “Paige Darcy: Reluctant Detective” (2025).