Kent S. Leung
- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
Kent S. Leung, a Psychology graduate from the University of British Columbia (UBC), made his mark in the entertainment world with a stellar debut as Jack in the acclaimed Canadian indie film John Apple Jack. The film earned him a Best Actor nomination at the California Independent Film Festival alongside Oscar winner Richard Dreyfuss.
Venturing internationally, Kent played the romantic lead in the Pakistani feature "Chalay Thay Saath," which was available on Netflix. This put him in the record books as the first-ever Chinese actor in Pakistani film history. Kent also played pivotal roles in the popular Chinese TV shows The Way We Were and Guo's Summer alongside celebrities Yan Tang and Lei Huang, respectively.
In 2023 alone, Kent showcased his versatility by hosting the Discovery Channel's "The Culture Diaries," starring in the Sony-funded short film "Mirage" (directed by Michael Liu of "Wandering Earth 1 and 2" acclaim), and winning "Best Actor" at the 48 Hour Film Project Competition for his performance in the film Five Alive.
Also in 2023, Kent co-founded the entertainment company Cozmikk, an acting studio, talent agency, and production company. It is here he's been able to seamlessly add the roles of acting teacher and coach to his repertoire. Driven by a passion to share experiences and help others, teaching became a natural extension for him, revealing yet another facet of his love for the craft.
Speaking of craft, Kent honed his under the guidance of Vancouver's top acting coaches, including Daniel Bacon, Matthew Harrison, Ben Ratner, and Craig March, while also benefiting from the expertise of renowned LA acting coach Tom Todoroff. Now, with over 10 years in the industry while living and working all over the world, his acting philosophy and core "methods" are uniquely his own: a fusion of his experiences in academia, in life, and through art.
Beyond his acting prowess, Kent is an award-winning director and filmmaker, lending his creative touch to brands like YSL and Wedgewood.
His journey exemplifies a seamless blend of diverse roles, capturing the essence of his dynamic and thriving career in the entertainment industry.
Venturing internationally, Kent played the romantic lead in the Pakistani feature "Chalay Thay Saath," which was available on Netflix. This put him in the record books as the first-ever Chinese actor in Pakistani film history. Kent also played pivotal roles in the popular Chinese TV shows The Way We Were and Guo's Summer alongside celebrities Yan Tang and Lei Huang, respectively.
In 2023 alone, Kent showcased his versatility by hosting the Discovery Channel's "The Culture Diaries," starring in the Sony-funded short film "Mirage" (directed by Michael Liu of "Wandering Earth 1 and 2" acclaim), and winning "Best Actor" at the 48 Hour Film Project Competition for his performance in the film Five Alive.
Also in 2023, Kent co-founded the entertainment company Cozmikk, an acting studio, talent agency, and production company. It is here he's been able to seamlessly add the roles of acting teacher and coach to his repertoire. Driven by a passion to share experiences and help others, teaching became a natural extension for him, revealing yet another facet of his love for the craft.
Speaking of craft, Kent honed his under the guidance of Vancouver's top acting coaches, including Daniel Bacon, Matthew Harrison, Ben Ratner, and Craig March, while also benefiting from the expertise of renowned LA acting coach Tom Todoroff. Now, with over 10 years in the industry while living and working all over the world, his acting philosophy and core "methods" are uniquely his own: a fusion of his experiences in academia, in life, and through art.
Beyond his acting prowess, Kent is an award-winning director and filmmaker, lending his creative touch to brands like YSL and Wedgewood.
His journey exemplifies a seamless blend of diverse roles, capturing the essence of his dynamic and thriving career in the entertainment industry.
