But there was a whole lot more to Whang than real estate concerns, both on screen and off.
Whang led an incredibly rich life and had an impressive career, to say the least.
Read on to discover the untold truth of the late, great Suzanne Whang.
And when she did, she was met with a flood of love and support from all sides.
After that, she started doing comedy routines about her health, something she credits with helping her survive.
“As human beings, we were not meant to go though challenges alone.”
That’s some serious wisdom right there.
To that end, she had multiple fundraisers going, which she mentioned in a post on herInstagrampage.
Additionally, Whang had aGoFundMepage set up, which raised nearly $60,000 to help her offset medical costs.
to her," she wrote in the caption.
Talk about using humor to deal with difficult circumstances!
Clearly, Whang had a good sense of humor!
So while she may be gone, her legacy is solid, and she won’t be forgotten.
But all that changed when she learned about an exciting opportunity nearby.
Fortunately, they let her come in late, as they hadn’t started shooting anyway.
Those weren’t the only technical difficulties Whang dealt with that night, either.
“My act completely tanked because I couldn’t be seen or heard.”
That sounds like a total nightmare.
“So people end up being uncomfortable but then laughing and then really wanting her to do well.”
“I believe in self-empowerment by creating your own content,” she proclaimed in a 2016 interview withHuffPost.
That’s how Whang lived her whole life, making a way for herself and waiting for no one.
“If I believe in statistics, I wouldn’t exist,” she continued.
I shouldn’t be working at all, and yet I’m starring in a new movie!"
“I got a B.A.
in Psychology and a Masters in Cognitive Psychology.”
When it comes to schools, you might’t do any better than that!
“I took a leave of absence to find myself.”
And find herself she did, as it was after that she began her career on stage and screen.
Good thing she followed her heart!
That natural disposition toward happiness she attributes to her upbringing, which was super healthy.
“I’m not telling you that my parents nevermade mistakes,” she continued.
If only every child could have that.
Quite the contrary, actually.
“I’m a clutter freak and it’s something I’ve been actively working on, daily.”
She wasn’t lying, either.
Clearly, Whang didn’t adopt aMarie Kondo-like approach to cleaning like so many have.
Who could have seen that coming?
Nothing stopped her from finding a way tosee humor.
To that end, Whang once shared the story of her paternal grandfather’s death in aHuffPostinterview.
“The final question that they asked him was, ‘Rev.
Whang, what is the secret to eternal life?’
He smiled, took a deep breath, and said, ‘Here is the secret to eternal life.’
And then his head dropped face first into the table with a loud THUMP,” she recalled.
And because he was a known jokester, everyone laughed.
But as it turned out, her grandfather had had an aneurysm, and passed away right there.
“I mean, come ON.
‘Here’s the secret to eternal life.’
That’s certainly a way to make your exit!
“People say, ‘I don’t understand, Suzanne.
You’re a straight, Asian female.
What do you care about gay marriage rights?'”
I know what it feels like to be misunderstood, discriminated against, outcast.
It’s not okay with me.”
What a really beautiful sentiment.
“I love spending time with my family and friends.”
In addition to career and family, Whang also enjoyed other simple pleasures.
“I love getting reiki healing and massages,” she continued.
She certainly helped plenty of people especially with the last one, both with her comedy and her candor.
Rest in peace, Suzanne, and thank you for everything.
