Harry Shum Jr.

Harry Shum Jr. joins Kerry Washington to talk about Glee, Dancing with the Stars, and finding confidence after years of feeling different. Born in Costa Rica to Chinese parents, Harry revisits learning English in California, working in his family’s restaurant, and the school performance that helped a shy kid feel seen.

He shares the wordless directing note that changed how he played Mike Chang, the challenge of learning Grey’s Anatomy’s medical dialogue, and why returning to dance became a chance to rediscover joy. Plus, childhood sitcoms, his parents becoming his unofficial PR team, and growing up between languages and cultures on California’s Central Coast. 📺 Subscribe for new episodes released weekly! 💥 Follow Street You Grew Up On: 🎤 Follow Kerry Washington: Instagram: TikTok: Follow Simpson Street: Instagram: TikTok: Follow Daylight: Instagram: Website: ⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Buy any two single cans of OLIPOP in store — any flavor, any retailer — and they'll pay you back for one.

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