He was born in Puerto Limón, Costa Rica, to Chinese parents. His father is from Guangzhou and his mother is from Hong Kong.
He speaks English, Spanish and Chinese.
Had no formal martial arts training, but his background as a dancer proved useful for him being cast in martial arts movies.
Has two older sisters, Susana and Cristina.
(November 22, 2015) Married his girlfriend of 9 years Shelby Rabara in Costa Rica. They began a relationship in 2006. The two became engaged in October 2013 while on vacation in Hawaii.
Father, with wife Shelby Rabara, of daughter Xia Shum (birth announced on March 28, 2019).
