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Aki Aleong
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Assing Aleong
December 19, 1934 |
| Died | June 22, 2025 (aged 90) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Years active | 1956–2025 |
Assing "Aki" Aleong (born December 19, 1934 – died June 22, 2025) was a talented American actor and singer. He was born in Trinidad and Tobago. Aki Aleong also wrote songs and produced music. He had a long career in entertainment.
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Early Life of Aki Aleong
Aki Aleong was born on December 19, 1934. His father, Henry Leong, was a cook from Hong Kong. His mother, Agnes Vera Gonsalves, was from St. Vincent. St. Vincent is an island in the British West Indies.
Aki Aleong's Acting Career
Aki Aleong began his acting journey in 1957. His first important movie role was in No Down Payment. This film starred famous actors Joanne Woodward and Jeffrey Hunter.
Famous TV Roles
Aki Aleong is well-known for several TV roles. He played Senator Hidoshi in the first season of Babylon 5. He also played Mr. Chiang in V: The Series. Mr. Chiang was an an assistant to the character Nathan Bates.
Other Appearances
Aki Aleong appeared in many other shows. He was in the movie Farewell to the King as Colonel Mitamura. He also acted as Agent X in the YouTube short Agents of Secret Stuff. This short was made by Wong Fu Productions and starred Ryan Higa.
He also appeared on classic TV shows. These include Hazel as Mike Shiga. In 1968, he was on The Virginian as Ah Sing. Later, he played a restaurant manager in Curb Your Enthusiasm in 2001.
Aki Aleong's Music and Production
Beyond acting, Aki Aleong was also a musician. He co-wrote and produced a song called Shombalor. This song was a doo-wop record released in 1958. He also had his own song, "Trade Winds, Trade Winds". This song was popular in 1961.
Supporting Asian Americans in Media
Aki Aleong cared about how Asian Americans were shown in movies and TV. He was a member of the Media Action Network for Asian Americans (MANAA). He also served as the executive director for a group called Asians in Media. These groups work to make sure Asian Americans are shown fairly in entertainment.
Later Life and Passing
Aki Aleong passed away on June 22, 2025. He was in Los Angeles, California. He died due to health issues related to dementia.
See also
In Spanish: Aki Aleong para niños
