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Izaac Wang

Izaac Wang (born October 22, 2007)[1] is an American actor best known for his performances in Good Boys (2019), Raya and the Last Dragon (2021), and Dìdi (2024).

Izaac Wang
Born (2007-10-22) October 22, 2007 (age 17)
Minnesota, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active2019–present
Notable work

Personal life

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Wang was born to a Chinese father and Laotian mother in Minnesota,[2][3] where he lived for three years before moving to Los Angeles. Wang attends the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, a performing arts high school, as of July 2024.[3]

Career

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After appearing in the TV Land series Teachers, Wang landed his first film role as Soren in the 2019 Universal Pictures film Good Boys.[4] In June 2019, he was cast as Owen Yu in the Paramount Pictures film Clifford the Big Red Dog.[5] In June 2020, he appeared in the Lionsgate film Think Like a Dog.[6] In March 2021, he gained notability when he portrayed Boun in the Walt Disney Pictures animated film Raya and the Last Dragon (2021).[7] In February 2021, Wang was cast as Sam Wing in the HBO Max streaming series Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai (2023).[8] In 2024, Wang starred in his first leading feature film role as Chris Wang in Sean Wang's directorial debut Dìdi (2024). For his performance, he received a nomination for the Breakthrough Performer Award at the 2024 Gotham Awards.[9]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 Good Boys Soren [10]
2020 Think Like a Dog Li [6]
2021 Raya and the Last Dragon Boun (voice) [11]
Clifford the Big Red Dog Owen Yu [12]
2022 White Now Please Bryan Chen Short film [13]
2024 Dìdi Chris "Dìdi" Wang [3]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 Teachers Caleb Episode: "Face Your Peers" [4]
2021 Infinity Train Young Min-Gi Park/
Ryan Akagi's brother (voice) 		Episode: "The Twin Tapes"
2022–23 The Santa Clauses Hugo 6 episodes
2023 Stillwater Gull Chick (voice) Episode: "I'm Bored"/"Art Fair"
2023–present Gremlins Sam Wing (voice) 15 episodes [14][15]
2025 Win or Lose Yuwen (voice) 8 episodes [16]

Accolades

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Award Date of ceremony Category Film Result Ref.
Sundance Film Festival January 26, 2024 Special Jury Award for Best Ensemble Dìdi Won [17]
Gotham Awards December 2, 2024 Breakthrough Performer Nominated [18]
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association December 8, 2024 Best Youth Performance Nominated [19]
San Diego Film Critics Society December 9, 2024 Best Youth Performance Won [20]
Seattle Film Critics Society December 16, 2024 Best Youth Performance Won [21][22]
Critics' Choice Movie Awards January 12, 2025 Best Young Actor/Actress Pending [23]

References

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  1. ^ Wang, Izaac [@izaac_wang] (October 22, 2019). "Counting down to my birthday! I was born on 10/22 at 6:59 am!! #birthday #im12soon #izaacwang". Archived from the original on July 28, 2024 – via Instagram.
  2. ^ Nepales, Ruben V. (November 3, 2021). "What's it like to be an actor of Asian heritage in Hollywood?". Rappler. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Yuen, Tabitha (July 26, 2024). "DÌDI Star Izaac Wang Wants Asian American Teens to Be Themselves". Teen Vogue. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Ashton, Will (March 5, 2021). "Raya And The Last Dragon Voice Cast: Who's Voicing Each Character". Cinema Blend. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  5. ^ Galuppo, Mia (June 12, 2019). "Kenan Thompson, Rosie Perez Join 'Clifford the Big Red Dog' Movie (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  6. ^ a b Griffiths, Dave (September 19, 2020). "Think Like a Dog Review (2020)". Subculture Entertainment. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  7. ^ Yang, Rachel (January 26, 2021). "Watch Awkwafina's Sisu in action in new 'Raya and the Last Dragon' trailer". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
  8. ^ Zorrilla, Mónica Marie (February 16, 2021). "'Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai' Adds Ming-Na Wen, BD Wong, Matthew Rhys to Cast (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  9. ^ Jackson, Destiny (November 22, 2024). "Fresh Face: Izaac Wang Developed His 'Dìdi' Character As A "More Vulnerable, Immature" Version Of His True Self". Deadline. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  10. ^ Lemire, Christy (August 16, 2019). "Good Boys Movie Review". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  11. ^ Yang, Rachel (January 8, 2021). ""Raya and the Last Dragon" reveals first image of action scene in land of Talon". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
  12. ^ Galuppo, Mia (June 11, 2019). "John Cleese, Sienna Guillory Join 'Clifford, the Big Red Dog' Movie (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  13. ^ Grobar, Matt (June 20, 2022). "Anike L. Tourse's Drama 'America's Family' Claims Grand Jury & Audience Awards At Dances With Films 2022 – Complete Winners List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  14. ^ "'Gremlins' Star Zach Galligan, Sandra Oh, George Takei & More Join 'Secrets of the Mogwai' Guests". July 22, 2022.
  15. ^ Petski, Denise (February 17, 2021). "'Gremlins' Prequel Animated Series Gets Early Season 2 Renewal By HBO Max – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  16. ^ "Trailer: First Original Pixar Series 'Win or Lose' Hits Disney+ in December". Animation Magazine. August 15, 2024. Archived from the original on August 17, 2024. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
  17. ^ "AwardsWatch - 2024 Sundance Film Festival Awards: 'In the Summers, 'Didi,' 'Daughters' Top Winners". AwardsWatch. January 26, 2024. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
  18. ^ Goldsmith, Jill (October 29, 2024). "Gotham Awards Nominations: 'Anora' Leads Pack, 'Challengers' & 'Nickel Boys' Among Group Up For Best Feature". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
  19. ^ Neglia, Matt (December 8, 2024). "The 2024 Washington DC Area Film Critics Association (WAFCA) Winners". Next Best Picture. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
  20. ^ "AwardsWatch - 2024 San Diego Film Critics Society Nominations". AwardsWatch. December 7, 2024. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
  21. ^ "AwardsWatch - 2024 Seattle Film Critics Society Nominations: 'The Brutalist', 'Dune: Part Two', 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga'". AwardsWatch. December 6, 2024. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
  22. ^ Bis, Josh (December 16, 2024). "Seattle Film Critics Society Names "The Substance" the Best Picture of 2024". Seattle Film Critics Society. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
  23. ^ Evans, Greg (December 12, 2024). "Conclave And Wicked Lead Critics Choice Awards Film Nominations – Full List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
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