With an illustrious career that spans decades, Janet Yang is not only a trailblazer but also a storyteller who has dedicated her life to amplifying voices that deserve to be heard.
Yang’s love of film began early. “I grew up watching a lot of films and loving movies,” she says. But the idea of working in the industry felt like too distant a dream. Born to Chinese immigrant parents on the east coast of the United States, Yang’s upbringing was steeped in traditional expectations. “Of course, [my parents] fervently wished that their three children would be doctors, lawyers or engineers,” she says, laughing. While her siblings dutifully followed those paths, Yang’s rebellious streak led her to carve out a different destiny.
“I think my parents knew from the start that…
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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, February 2025