Born Name:  Suzanne Whang

Born Date:  September 28, 1962

Born Place:  Arlington, Virginia

Died Date:  September 17, 2019

Died Place:  Los Angeles, California

Occupations:  Actress, television host, comedian, radio host, author, minister, writer, producer, political activist

Brief Biography:  Suzanne Whang was widely recognized for hosting HGTV's hit series House Hunters for nearly a decade. Beyond her on-screen presence, she was a celebrated stand-up comedian, a stage IV breast cancer survivor, an author, and an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.

Quick Facts:
Education: B.A. in Psychology from Yale University; Master's Degree in Cognitive Psychology from Brown University
Notable Awards: "Best Up & Coming Comedian" at the Las Vegas Comedy Festival (2002) and the Andy Kaufman Award at the New York Comedy Festival (2004)

Entertainment & Comedy Career:
Whang moved to Los Angeles in 1998 to pursue a career in entertainment. She built an impressive resume as both an actor and a stand-up comedian. She famously hosted House Hunters and House Hunters International from 1999 to 2007, serving as the voice and face of the show. As a stand-up comedian, she was known for her sharp, irreverent material and a controversial, satirical alter-ego named "Sung Hee Park". The act was a multi-dimensional satire of racism and ignorance, allowing her to make fun of all races—similar in concept to the famous character Archie Bunker.

Television Roles:
Whang was highly active in television both during and after her House Hunters tenure, making numerous guest and recurring appearances:
Las Vegas: Recurring role as manicurist Polly Nguyen (NBC)
General Hospital: Recurring role as Carol Cheng (ABC)
Dexter: Appeared as Anchor Woman (Showtime)
The Mick: Played Dr. Frenkel (Fox)
From Here on OUT: Starred as Divina the maid/wannabe actress (Here TV)