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Chai Hansen is an Australian actor and dancer, best known for his pivotal roles in series like “Shadowhunters” and “The New Legends of Monkey.”

Embarking on a journey that commenced with dance, Chai Hansen gracefully pirouetted into the realm of acting. His dance background landed him his first television role in “Mako: Island of Secrets” as Zac, a boy who gains merman abilities. However, his breakthrough role was arguably as Jordan Kyle in the hit TV series “Shadowhunters.” This wasn’t the apex of his career. Venturing into fantastical territories, Chai then portrayed the Monkey King in the Netflix and ABC series, “The New Legends of Monkey.”

Hansen’s trajectory in the industry is enriched by his collaborations with an array of artists and professionals. Among those worth noting are Katherine McNamara and Dominic Sherwood in “Shadowhunters,” Emilie Cocquerel and Josh Thomson in “The New Legends of Monkey,” and Allie Bertram and Gemma Forsyth in “Mako: Island of Secrets.” Beyond TV series, Hansen worked with Lucy Fry in “Nowhere Boys: The Book of Shadows,” and Dena Kaplan in “Dance Academy.”

Recognizing talent is one thing, rewarding it is another. Chai received a nomination for “Most Popular New Talent” at the Logie Awards for his portrayal in “Mako: Island of Secrets.”