Born in Costa Rica to Chinese parents; moved to California at age 4
Took up dancing seriously after auditioning for his high-school dance team on a dare; was also a pole vaulter on the track team
Has been a backup dancer for Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Missy Elliott, Alicia Keys and Jessica Simpson
Was the only male dancer on BET's Comic View in 2002
Was one of the dancing silhouettes in the commercials for iPod
Choreographed part of the routine that the troupe the Legion of Extraordinary Dancers performed at the 2010 Academy Awards; he plays Elliot Hoo (a guy with magical shoes) in LXD's online series
Awards
2018People's Choice Awards-Favorite Male TV Star:winner
2012Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:nominated
2011Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:nominated
2010Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:nominated
2009Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:winner