Rosalind Chao, a versatile actress with 140 credits including iconic roles in MASH and The Joy Luck Club, reflects on her rich career. She discusses her role as Dr. Kim in The OC and humorously critiques the frustrating Dean Hess storyline in The Shape of Things to Come. The conversation touches on her journey through motherhood and the complexities of aging in the acting industry. Rosalind shares personal anecdotes that highlight the importance of supportive co-stars and the emotional depth behind character portrayals.
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Early Acting Roots and Balance
Rosalind Chao started acting as a child in her parents' Peking opera shows where she played little boys.
She continued acting through juggling family life and multiple locations while prioritizing life and career balance.
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Live Fully to Act Fully
If you love acting, pursue it despite challenges; passion fuels perseverance.
Live a full life to enrich your art, as personal experience fills your performance.
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Acting With Integrity
Rosalind prefers roles without romantic scenes or bathing suits, valuing character work over physical exposure.
This perspective highlights a meaningful approach to longevity and respect in acting careers.
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The novel follows Chris, who dies in a car accident and finds himself in the afterlife. Initially confused and unable to leave his grieving wife, he is guided by a character named Albert through various realms, including Summerland (Heaven) and Hell. The book delves into themes of near-death experiences, reincarnation, and the self-imposed nature of one's fate in the afterlife. Chris's journey is marked by his attempts to communicate with his family and ultimately rescue his wife from the depths of Hell after she commits a final act that determines her own fate[1][3][4].
The Joy Luck Club
Jordi Fibla
Tsai Chin
Gwendoline Yeo
Ronald Bass
Wayne Wang
Amy Tan
The Joy Luck Club explores the intricate bonds between mothers and daughters across cultural and generational divides. The story follows four Chinese immigrant families in San Francisco, focusing on their struggles to maintain cultural heritage while adapting to American life. Through sixteen interwoven narratives, Amy Tan delves into themes of identity, tradition, and the power of maternal love.
Our special guest today is Rosalind Chao. You all know her as Dr Kim, routinely helping Ryan and Marissa out of trouble, but we go way BEYOND THE OC in our conversation with Rosalind. She has 140 professional acting credits that began in 1970. From MASH, Star Trek, The Joy Luck Club and What Dreams May Come (two of my favorites) to the recent Mulan, Sweet Tooth and 3 Body Problem, Rosalind has continued to entertain us with her fearless portrayals of, too many to mention, memorable characters showcasing her versatility and lasting impact in the entertainment industry. An Orange County native like ourselves, we welcomed Rosalind! We also discuss the generally very strong dislike for the Dean Hess story line in The Shape of Things To Come!
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