We were lucky to catch up with Izac Chen Lee recently and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, Izac thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Did you always know you wanted to pursue a creative or artistic career? When did you first know?

“Honestly, I think I knew when I was around 14.
I was sitting in class next to one of my friends, and I remember just saying to him, ‘One day I’m gonna be an actor… wait and see.’ And the crazy thing is, when I said it, I meant it. Deep down, I already knew.
My parents weren’t really for it at all, so it wasn’t one of those situations where everybody around me was pushing me toward the arts. If anything, it was the opposite. But there was just something in me that always knew this is what I’m meant to do.
Movies and art were always my escape.
That was the place I would go when I needed to feel something, or when I needed to get away for a moment. It was the one place where I could laugh, cry, feel, dream — all without judgment. It made me feel less alone.
And I think that’s when it hit me… if film and storytelling could do that for me, maybe one day I could do that for someone else.
That’s really why I want to do this professionally.
To make people feel something. To move them. To make them laugh, cry, think, heal… even if it’s just for a moment.
And honestly, if I can put a smile on even one person’s face, or make one person feel seen, then I know I’ve done something meaningful

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your background and context?

I’m originally from Paris, France, a city surrounded by art, architecture, history, beauty, and culture. Growing up in a place like that definitely shaped me, even if I didn’t fully realize it at the time. There’s something about being surrounded by that much expression, emotion, and storytelling that stays with you.
When I was around 18, I felt a strong urge to explore the world. I didn’t want to stay in one place and just imagine life — I wanted to actually experience it. So for about five years, on and off, I traveled a lot. I went from places like the Himalayas to the fjords of Norway, and those experiences changed me deeply.
I think that period of my life taught me something incredibly important: how to observe people. Different cultures, different ways of living, different energies, different emotional languages. I learned that no matter where people come from, everyone is carrying something — love, pain, fear, hope, ambition, loneliness, joy. And as an actor, that’s gold.
Travel taught me humanity, and that absolutely feeds my work today.
In 2018, I moved to Australia because I had made the decision to take acting seriously and begin training professionally. That was supposed to be the beginning of everything — and then, of course, COVID hit six months later, and the world shut down.
At the time, it felt like life had hit pause. Schools closed, opportunities disappeared, and like a lot of people, I had to sit still in uncertainty. But looking back now, that period gave me something really valuable: discipline and depth.
That’s when I started reading more seriously — Anton Chekhov, Shakespeare, and many other incredible playwrights. I started diving into text, character, language, and human behavior in a much deeper way. Even though the world was closed, artistically, something in me was opening.
When things finally reopened, I trained at Howard Fine Acting Studio in Australia for six months, and after that, I started booking smaller parts. That gave me confidence and momentum, but I also knew deep down that I wanted to go all in. I didn’t want to just “try acting.” I wanted to fully commit to the craft and give it everything I had.
That decision eventually brought me to Los Angeles, where I trained at the Stella Adler Academy and graduated not long ago after two years of intensive study.
That chapter changed me massively — not just as an actor, but as a person. It sharpened my tools, expanded my understanding of storytelling, and gave me a much deeper respect for the work. And now, I feel like I’m stepping into this next chapter with a real foundation — creatively, emotionally, and professionally.
What I bring as an artist
What I bring to my work is a combination of life experience, discipline, curiosity, emotional honesty, and hunger.
I’m not someone who just waits around hoping things happen. I work.
I study.
I audition.
I train.
I read plays.
I work on monologues by myself.
I keep sharpening the blade.
I really believe in hard work, consistency, and precision. Talent matters, yes — but discipline is what separates people. I believe if you truly put your mind into something, and you work toward it every single day with focus and intention, it becomes very hard to fail.
You might fail many times along the way — and I definitely believe in that too.
Fail. Learn. Adjust. Go again.
That’s the process. That’s the life.
What sets me apart
If I had to say what sets me apart, I’d say it’s probably the combination of my life journey and my work ethic.
I’ve lived in different places, traveled through very different environments, and thrown myself into unfamiliar experiences. That gave me a wider emotional and human understanding than I would’ve had if I stayed comfortable. I think that helps me bring truth, range, and specificity to characters.
And on top of that, I’m someone who genuinely cares deeply about the craft. I’m not chasing this just for attention or image. I love the work itself. I love the process. I love digging into human behavior, contradictions, pain, humor, vulnerability, and truth.
What I’m most proud of
What I’m most proud of is honestly the fact that I kept going.
There were many moments where life could have easily pushed me off this path — uncertainty, moving countries, COVID, setbacks, waiting, starting over — but I stayed with it. I kept showing up. I kept learning. I kept building.
And that means a lot to me, because this journey hasn’t just been about becoming an actor — it’s also been about becoming the kind of person who doesn’t quit on what he knows he’s meant to do.
What I want people to know
More than anything, I want people to know that I take this seriously.
I care deeply about storytelling.
I care about truth.
I care about creating work that makes people feel something real.
Whether that’s through film, theater, or any other medium, my goal is always the same:
to connect, to move people, and to tell stories that stay with them.
And at the end of the day, I’m still learning, still growing, and still hungry — and honestly, I think that’s one of the most exciting places an artist can be.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

For me, the most rewarding part of being an artist is knowing that something I do can genuinely make someone feel less alone. Whether it makes them laugh, cry, reflect, or just escape for a moment, that connection means everything to me. I think art is one of the few things in life that can reach people on such a deep emotional level, and being part of that is incredibly meaningful.

Can you tell us about a time you’ve had to pivot?

One of the biggest pivots in my life happened when I moved to Australia to pursue acting — and then COVID hit about six months later.
Like for a lot of people, everything suddenly changed. The plan I had in my head completely fell apart overnight. Schools were closed, opportunities stopped, and the future became very uncertain.
At that moment, I had a choice: either panic and go backwards, or adapt and keep moving forward in whatever way I could.
I decided to stay in Australia because, for me personally, going back to Europe felt like it would create even more uncertainty. So I stayed, and I did what I had to do.
I worked on farms, picking apples, berries, and doing all kinds of physical labor. It was hard work, very different from the life I had imagined for myself, but it taught me a lot about discipline, humility, and resilience.
Then, when things slowly started opening up again, I shifted into hospitality and started working as a bartender. Over time, I became a mixologist, creating cocktails and eventually managing bars and restaurants. I really threw myself into that world and learned a lot from it.
But the truth is, everything I was doing had a bigger purpose behind it.
I wasn’t just working to work — I was working to save money for my dream.
To come to the United States, to pay for my training, and to fully commit to acting.
That meant making sacrifices. At one point, I made the decision to move away from the main city and away from a lot of my friends, simply because I knew I needed to save as much money as possible. I knew that if I stayed in the same environment, going out and spending money all the time, I would stay stuck.
So I had to choose between comfort and the future I wanted.
And I chose the future.
Looking back, that period taught me a lot about who I am. It showed me that even when life doesn’t go according to plan, I’m someone who will find another route and keep going.
Sometimes the path doesn’t look glamorous at all — but if you stay focused on where you’re trying to go, every sacrifice starts to mean something.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/izacamrany?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
• Other: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13754795/?ref_=ext_shr