Episode 18: Toom Chanda, Laotian/Hmong Actor/Filmmaker, Philanthropist, and Muy Lao Coach

12/11/20 • 34 min

Toom Chanda is a Laotian/Hmong actor, filmmaker, philanthropist, and Muay Lao Coach, operating three gyms prior to pursuing his acting career. He has appeared on Chicago Fire, commercials, and produced his own films, such as the Cure, streaming on Amazon Prime.

Inspired by growing up in an impoverished area in Laos, he founded ToomStuntTeam (TST) to assist those who are less fortunate and not in the position to follow their dreams. TST plans to provide needed resources to 3rd world countries (e.g., food, water). Toom is a genuinely kind human being.

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