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Ethan Nguyen (he/they) is the first openly Asian-Dutch trans/non-binary actor, who in just three short years has established themselves as a strong actor with high-profile credits, such as HalloWiebe (the first Dutch Halloween comedy feature, now in cinemas nationwide), Amsterdam Empire (Netflix), The Kollective (Hulu), and the popular educational series MediaMasters, watched by 270k+ school children. Ethan recently wrapped filming two Dutch TV series. His previous roles are proof of their range across drama, comedy, and international productions, and their captivating on-screen presence.

Ethan trains with top acting coaches, including Romy Irene in Amsterdam (the first European Chubbuck coach), and at Ivana Chubbuck Studio and Robert D’Avanzo RD Studio, both in Los Angeles, California.

He speaks native Dutch, fluent English, and conversational Vietnamese. 

Ethan divides his time between The Netherlands and Los Angeles, California.
Ethan Nguyen
Vita as Open in Filmmakers
Rotterdam (NL)
Place of birthApeldoorn
NationalityDutch
Main professionActor
Working permitsUnited Kingdom, European Union (EU-27)
Housing optionsLos Angeles (US), New York (US), Atlanta (US)
SpecializationsAdvertising actor, Model
Driver's licensesB - Car
Other licensesMotorbike test certificate
Eye colorblack
Hair colorblack
Height (cm)158
Weight (in kg)56
Statureathletic-muscular, athletic / training, normal, slim
LanguagesDutch, Flemish(native)EnglishVietnamese
DialectsAmerican-Standard(native dialect)Southern American English
AccentsAmericanDutchVietnamese
SportFitness
Special skillsModelBarman
Training
Other professional training
2025
Robert D’Avanzo Los Angeles
2025
Ivana Chubbuck Studio Los Angeles
2025
Ivana Chubbuck Masterclass Antwerp
2025
Improvisational Theatre
2024 – 2025
Romy Irene - Chubbuck Technique for Professional Actors
2022
Mulholland Academy - Acting For The Camera (English)
Awards
2024
Uit De Kast (Coming Out) (Short film)
Film
2026
Upcoming Feature Film In development
2025
HalloWiebe (Now in Dutch cinemas nationwide - Top 10 most watched films) picture © HetShot
HalloWiebe (Now in Dutch cinemas nationwide - Top 10 most watched films) (Feature film)
Fox (SUP)
Jasper Ten Hoor & Ivan Hidayat Reda van der Putten MN Media Het Shot Jasper Ten Hoor
2024
Uit De Kast (Coming Out) picture © Eelke Dekker/David de Bruijn
Uit De Kast (Coming Out) (Short film)
Lars Verhoeven (LR)
Jildw Albeda Jildw Albeda, Ethan Nguyen Jildw Albeda
2023
Deep Dive picture © Yentl Slik
Deep Dive (Short film)
Jae (LR)
Pei Sin Che Meervaart Studio
2023
Coffee House picture © Nam Nguyen
Coffee House (Short film)
Jamie (LR)
Samantha Janssen & Charlotte Rietbergen Ethan Nguyen Ethan Nguyen Ethan Nguyen
2023
Stiletto picture © Nam Nguyen
Stiletto (Teaser (film concept))
Kiên Nhãn (LR)
CinemAsia FilmLAB, Ethan Nguyen Ethan Nguyen Ethan Nguyen
Television
2026
Medisch Centrum West - 10 (TV series) In development
Supporting Role
Pollo de Pimentel SBS6 Talpa Network
2026
Untitled New TV Series (upcoming) picture
Untitled New TV Series (upcoming) - 1 & 2 (TV series) In development
Supporting Role
BNNVARA/NPO
2025
Amsterdam Empire (Now on Netflix) picture © Netflix
Amsterdam Empire (Now on Netflix) - Episode 2 (Series)
Assistant Director AMA Awards (SUP)
Jonas Govaerts Famke Janssen Netflix Netflix (Worldwide)
2025
MediaMasters 2025 picture © Het Shot
MediaMasters 2025 (Educational production)
Masteroth (Main Antagonist) (ELR)
Ivan Hidayat & Jasper Ten Hoor Het Shot MediaMasters Het Shot Jasper Ten Hoor
2025
The Kollective picture
The Kollective - Episode 6 (Series)
Doctor Xin Aryan (SUP)
Randa Chahoud Submarine Hulu/Hulu on Disney+/ZDF Mediathek/Rai Fiction/Videoland A+E Network
2024
Rotown picture
Rotown - Episode 4 (TV series)
Marketing agent (SUP)
Fadua El Akchaoui Pupkin Film NPO NTR A Million Faces Fadua El Akchaoui
2023
Multiplayer picture
Multiplayer - Episode 3 (TV series)
Monica Skeerstijn (customer) (SUP)
David Cocheret NLFilm NPO NTR
Theater
2025
The Ghost of Leslie Fucking Feinberg (Other)
Z (Zephyr) (LR)
Reese Fernandez ActNowLA Sacred Fools Theater Company/The Broadwater in Los Angeles, California ActNowLA Kaila
Other
2023
Basic-Fit - Training Film (Other)
Host (LR)
2023
Heineken - Training Film (Other)
Team manager Mina (LR)
Commercial
2025
Cycling Campaign ‘Da’s Zo Gefietst!’ - Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management picture
Cycling Campaign ‘Da’s Zo Gefietst!’ - Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (Commercial)
Market shopper (LR)
Niels Bourgonje Full Frame
2024
Ministry of Justice and Security (Other)
Interrogator (LR)
2024
NS (Dutch Railways) - Stap je ook in? (Radio Commercial) picture
NS (Dutch Railways) - Stap je ook in? (Radio Commercial) (Commercial)
Lead Voice-over (LR)
2024
NS (Dutch Railways) picture
NS (Dutch Railways) (Commercial)
Editor (LR)
Johan Kramer Holy Fools
2024
Wimbledon (UK & US) (Commercial)
Seat oiler (LR)
Ben Falk Girl and Bear
2023
IT Recruitment for Ministry of Justice and Security (Commercial)
IT Employee (LR)
2023
Bauhaus (Commercial)
Customer in hardware store (LR)
2023
Most Likely To game (Commercial)
Lin (the rebel) (LR)
Daan van der Weijden Vanilla
2022
Smart Health (Commercial)
IT Employee (LR)
Smart Health