Olivia Cheng Biography

Fast Facts

• Recognized by the Canadian Mental Health Society for her work promoting awareness and acceptance of the mentally ill
• Has toured parts of the world on a public speaking peace tour bout the Nanking Holocaust
• Was once a gymnast but was plagued by injuries, and she grew too tall
• Quote: "I actually wanted to be a mutant with super powers․ I was an X-Men and X-Factor comic book geek․․․are you laughing at me?"
• Known for her roles as Susan and Leviathan in "Supernatural," Ye Fung in "Broken Trail" and Grace in "Broken Trust․"
• Has interviewed many celebrities, including Kevin Spacey, Jessica Alba and Courtney Cox, as a correspondent for "Entertainment Tonight Canada․"
• Became one of the youngest reporters to join Canada's Global News Network
• Was chosen by actor Robert Duvall himself for "Broken Trail․"
• Her media and acting idols are Oprah Winfrey, Sandra Oh and Lucy Liu
• Once allowed herself to be tasered by a police officer while reporting for Canada's Global News Network
• Hosts, produces and dances in hip-hop showcases