Scene from Saving Face (2004)

First Appearances:

• Saving Face (2004) as Vivian

Most Important Roles:

• Paper Tiger (2020) as Ms. Li
• X's & O's (2007) as Gwen
• Coming (2023) as V
• The People I've Slept With (2009) as Juliet
• A Shot Through the Wall (2022) as Grace Tan
• I'm Through with White Girls (2007) as Candace
• Saving Face (2004) as Vivian
• Surrogate Valentine (2011) as Rachel
• Daylight Savings (2012) as Rachel
• Yes, We're Open (2012) as Sylvia

Career Highlights:

• Paper Tiger (2020)
• X's & O's (2007)
• Coming (2023)
• The People I've Slept With (2009)
• A Shot Through the Wall (2022)
• I'm Through with White Girls (2007)
• Saving Face (2004)
• Surrogate Valentine (2011)
• Daylight Savings (2012)
• Yes, We're Open (2012)

Lynn Chen, an American actress, rose to prominence for her role as 'Vivian Shing' in Sony Pictures Classic's 'Saving Face'. Born and raised in the United States, she won the 'Outstanding Newcomer Award' at the 2006 Asian Excellence Awards for her performance in this film.

Alternate Names: Michelle Kruisaic, Michele Krusiec, Michelle Jacqueline Krusiec, Michelle Shioma, Ya-Huei Yang

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Nixon (1995) as Student #2

Most Important Roles:

• Pursuit of Happiness (2001) as Miko
• Fuck (2006) as Jane
• Far North (2008) as Anja
• What Happens in Vegas (2008) as Chong
• They Live in the Grey (2022) as Claire
• Nanking (2007) as Yang Shu Ling
• Saving Face (2004) as Wil
• Zoom Hunting (2010) as Cheating Man's Wife
• Picture Day (2023) as Ayn
• American Girl: Corinne Tan (2023) as Judy

Career Highlights:

• Pursuit of Happiness (2001)
• Fuck (2006)
• Far North (2008)
• What Happens in Vegas (2008)
• They Live in the Grey (2022)
• Nanking (2007)
• Saving Face (2004)
• Zoom Hunting (2010)
• Picture Day (2023)
• American Girl: Corinne Tan (2023)

Michelle Krusiec, born October 2, 1974 in Taiwan and raised in America, gained recognition as an actress with her role as Molly O'Brien in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. She received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Wil, a Chinese-American lesbian surgeon, in the independent film 'Saving Face' (2005), earning a Best Actress nomination at the Golden Horse Film Festival. Additionally, she has appeared in various TV shows like The Mind of the Married Man, One World, and Dirty Sexy Money.