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.