Harry Shum Jr. | Vibepedia

Harry Shum Jr. is an American actor and dancer, born April 28, 1982, in Limón, Costa Rica, and holding dual citizenship with the United States. He first gained widespread recognition for his role as the gifted dancer Mike Chang on the hit Fox series [[glee|Glee]] (2009–2015), showcasing his impressive choreography and performance skills. Shum further cemented his status as a versatile performer with his portrayal of the powerful warlock Magnus Bane in the Freeform series [[shadowhunters|Shadowhunters]] (2016–2019), earning him a dedicated fanbase and the E! People's Choice Award for The Male TV Star of 2018. His career spans film, television, and online content, including notable roles in [[crazy-rich-asians|Crazy Rich Asians]] (2018), [[everything-everywhere-all-at-once|Everything Everywhere All at Once]] (2022), and the medical drama [[grey's-anatomy|Grey's Anatomy]] (2022–present). Shum's journey from a professional dancer to a leading actor highlights a career built on talent, dedication, and a consistent ability to connect with diverse audiences across multiple genres.