Chi Muoi Lo

Chi Muoi Lo (born October 31, 1976) is an actor, writer, and entrepreneur. He is classically trained and best known for starring in the Vanishing Son made-for-television eight-hour mini-series and syndicated television episodic series. As a writer, director, and producer, his 2000 debut Catfish in Black Bean Sauce drew critical attention and received recognition at film festivals. As an entrepreneur, he is CEO of Allen Edelman Management and creator of an online course, Mastering the Business of Acting.

Early life Lo was born in Phan Rang, Vietnam, to a Vietnamese mother and a Chinese father. In 1978, three years after the Fall of Saigon, a two-year-old Lo and his family escaped communist Vietnam via boat that brought them to the United States. Lo is currently producing the drama series Life in Threes which is based on his novel of the same name.

As an entrepreneur Lo is the founder of the Actor's Consortium and served as its artistic director from July 2002 through May 2005.

Talent management Lo brought Allen Edelman Management which he has owned since 2002 and whose clients include Karen Malina White (Lean On Me, Malcolm & Eddie, Monster: The Jefferey Dahmer Story), Steven Krueger (Yellowjackets, The Originals, and Roswell: New Mexico), Tyler Christopher (General Hospital and Days of Our Lives), Richard Whiten (The Island, Two and a Half Men, The Morning Show), Christopher Wolfe (Modern Family, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, S.W.A.T.), Scott Connors (Westworld, Workaholics, NCIS, Criminal Minds), and Kieu Chinh (The Joy Luck Club, Dynasty, M*A*S*H, The Sympathizer, Dope Thief).

Mastering the Business of Acting Lo created an educational series titled Mastering the Business of Acting, which he views as his legacy. The program is based on the skills and knowledge Lo developed over his career. Mastering the Business of Acting is an online program that teaches actors about the business side of acting. The program, which launched in February 2021, has sold over 100,000 copies. It teaches actors and actresses the practical tools and insights necessary to navigate the acting business. The program is intended to improve new actors’/actresses’ chances of succeeding in the entertainment industry. The Mastering The Business of Acting program consists of seven tracks. Each learning track covers a variety of topics to help actors break into the business and maintain a successful acting career, as well as discussing the art and business of auditioning, the constantly evolving industry, and the new technological advancements now expected of all actors. The program's units cover personal finance, auditions, casting, agents, managers, marketing, self-tapes, pictures, resumes, pitching, networking, and studio testing. Mastering the Business of Acting series features several experienced veterans of the film industry including actors, producers, directors and writers. Guest appearances include: Casting director John Frank Levey (ER, Shameless, The West Wing), top agent Todd Eisner (A3 Artists Agency, APA, Innovative Artists Talent & Literacy Agency, Inc.), episodic director Nancy Hower (Teachers, Quick Draw) and award-winning actress Karen Malina White (Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, Mom, Malcolm & Eddie, Shameless, Lean on Me).