Chai Hansen
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Thai-Australian actor Chai Hansen was born on February 8, 1989 on Koh Samui, an island in the Gulf of Thailand. Soon relocating to Australia, Chai began breaking national records for track and field at a young age, soon developing a passion for dance.
Finding his feet upon the completion of his performing arts Diploma in 2011, it was announced that Chai would join the cast of internationally acclaimed series Mako Mermaids. Portraying merman Zac Blakely, Chai's first ever lead in a television series shone a spotlight on the young actor, opening a door to the industry.
The success of Mako helped secure Chai the role of Ilian in the fourth season of The 100. The recurring role became a fan favorite, though the character had a predetermined fate. Bidding farewell to the series, it was only a matter of time until Chai landed the title character of Monkey in The New Legends of Monkey, a new spin on the classic tale Journey to the West.
In early 2018, Chai officially joined the cast for Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments third season as Jordan Kyle, a werewolf on a quest for redemption.
Chai Hansen continues to show dedication to his craft developing his characters with attention to detail, he has a number of projects on the horizon.
Finding his feet upon the completion of his performing arts Diploma in 2011, it was announced that Chai would join the cast of internationally acclaimed series Mako Mermaids. Portraying merman Zac Blakely, Chai's first ever lead in a television series shone a spotlight on the young actor, opening a door to the industry.
The success of Mako helped secure Chai the role of Ilian in the fourth season of The 100. The recurring role became a fan favorite, though the character had a predetermined fate. Bidding farewell to the series, it was only a matter of time until Chai landed the title character of Monkey in The New Legends of Monkey, a new spin on the classic tale Journey to the West.
In early 2018, Chai officially joined the cast for Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments third season as Jordan Kyle, a werewolf on a quest for redemption.
Chai Hansen continues to show dedication to his craft developing his characters with attention to detail, he has a number of projects on the horizon.
