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'''Quan Ah''' was a shrewd, audacious girl from the [[Outer Colonies]] who lived during the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Reuse|THRPSTPMC}}<ref name="Kotaku">[https://www.kotaku.com.au/2018/06/halos-getting-a-new-tv-series-on-stan-next-year/ '''Kotaku''' - ''Showtime Announces Live-Action Halo Series, Airs Early 2019'']</ref> At the age of sixteen she met the [[Spartan-II]] [[John-117]], a meeting which came at a fateful time for them both.<ref name="THRPSTPMC">[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/amp/live-feed/showtimes-halo-casts-pablo-schreiber-as-master-chief-1202661 '''The Hollywood Reporter''' - ''Pablo Schreiber to Play Master Chief in Showtime's 'Halo' Live-Action Series'']</ref>
'''Quan Ah''' was a shrewd, audacious girl from the [[Outer Colonies]] who lived during the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Reuse|THRPSTPMC}}<ref name="Kotaku">[https://www.kotaku.com.au/2018/06/halos-getting-a-new-tv-series-on-stan-next-year/ '''Kotaku''' - ''Showtime Announces Live-Action Halo Series, Airs Early 2019'']</ref> At the age of sixteen she met the [[Spartan-II]] [[John-117]], a meeting which came at a fateful time for them both.<ref name="THRPSTPMC">[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/amp/live-feed/showtimes-halo-casts-pablo-schreiber-as-master-chief-1202661 '''The Hollywood Reporter''' - ''Pablo Schreiber to Play Master Chief in Showtime's 'Halo' Live-Action Series'']</ref>


==Behind the scenes==
==Production notes==
{{Quote|So excited to finally share this news! Let the journey... Begin!|Yerin Ha reacts to news breaking regarding her casting.}}<ref>Yerin Ha on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/yerinhaofficial/posts/310799202919302]</ref>
{{Quote|So excited to finally share this news! Let the journey... Begin!|Yerin Ha reacts to news breaking regarding her casting.}}<ref>Yerin Ha on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/yerinhaofficial/posts/310799202919302]</ref>
Quan Ah's existence was first unveiled by [[Showtime]] on [[2019#April|April 17, 2019]].{{Ref/Reuse|THRPSTPMC}} In the [[Halo: The Television Series|television series]] the network is airing she will be played by [[Korea]]n-[[Australia]]n actress [[Yerin Ha]].{{Ref/Reuse|THRPSTPMC}}<ref name="If">[https://www.if.com.au/yerin-ha-lands-a-breakthrough-role-in-spielberg-produced-series/ ''Yerin Ha lands a breakthrough role in Spielberg-produced series'']</ref><ref name="TDTYSSTF">''[[Wikipedia:The Daily Telegraph (Sydney)|The Daily Telegraph (Sydney)]]'' - ''Young Stars Set to Fly''</ref> Ha was discovered during a worldwide casting search and is known for her stage work in Australia.{{Ref/Reuse|THRPSTPMC}} Casting notices for the show obtained by ''[[Wikipedia:The Hollywood Reporter|The Hollywood Reporter]]'' and publicized on [[2018#November|November 1, 2018]] had mentioned a character named [[Jenny]] who was reportedly to be played by a woman of [[Asia]]n descent between the ages of eighteen and twenty years old.<ref name="THRSHSWFMC">[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/showtimes-halo-series-star-master-chief-1156860 '''The Hollywood Reporter''' - ''Showtime's 'Halo' Series Will Feature Master Chief'']</ref> The possibility exists that "Jenny" was a code name or working name for Quan Ah.{{Ref/Reuse|THRPSTPMC}}{{Ref/Reuse|THRSHSWFMC}} Additionally, a press release put out by Showtime on [[2019#August|August 2, 2019]] named the character as "Kwan Ha" rather than Quan Ah.<ref name="NBSBNK">[https://showtimenetworks.tumblr.com/post/186726789692/natascha-mcelhone-bokeem-woodbine-shabana-azmi '''Tumblr''' - ''Natascha McElhone, Bokeem Woodbine, Shabana Azmi, Bentley Kalu, Natasha Culzac and Kate Kennedy join the cast of Halo!'']</ref> "[[Wikipedia:Quan|Quan]]" and "[[Wikipedia:Guān|Kwan]]" are both variations of the same [[China|Chinese]] surname.<ref name="AQFH">''[https://www.ancestry.com/name-origin?surname=quan '''Ancestry''' - ''Quan Family History'']''</ref>
Quan Ah's existence was first unveiled by [[Showtime]] on [[2019#April|April 17, 2019]].{{Ref/Reuse|THRPSTPMC}} In the [[Halo: The Television Series|television series]] the network is airing she will be played by [[Korea]]n-[[Australia]]n actress [[Yerin Ha]].{{Ref/Reuse|THRPSTPMC}}<ref name="If">[https://www.if.com.au/yerin-ha-lands-a-breakthrough-role-in-spielberg-produced-series/ ''Yerin Ha lands a breakthrough role in Spielberg-produced series'']</ref><ref name="TDTYSSTF">''[[Wikipedia:The Daily Telegraph (Sydney)|The Daily Telegraph (Sydney)]]'' - ''Young Stars Set to Fly''</ref> Ha was discovered during a worldwide casting search and is known for her stage work in Australia.{{Ref/Reuse|THRPSTPMC}} Casting notices for the show obtained by ''[[Wikipedia:The Hollywood Reporter|The Hollywood Reporter]]'' and publicized on [[2018#November|November 1, 2018]] had mentioned a character named [[Jenny]] who was reportedly to be played by a woman of [[Asia]]n descent between the ages of eighteen and twenty years old.<ref name="THRSHSWFMC">[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/showtimes-halo-series-star-master-chief-1156860 '''The Hollywood Reporter''' - ''Showtime's 'Halo' Series Will Feature Master Chief'']</ref> The possibility exists that "Jenny" was a code name or working name for Quan Ah.{{Ref/Reuse|THRPSTPMC}}{{Ref/Reuse|THRSHSWFMC}} Additionally, a press release put out by Showtime on [[2019#August|August 2, 2019]] named the character as "Kwan Ha" rather than Quan Ah.<ref name="NBSBNK">[https://showtimenetworks.tumblr.com/post/186726789692/natascha-mcelhone-bokeem-woodbine-shabana-azmi '''Tumblr''' - ''Natascha McElhone, Bokeem Woodbine, Shabana Azmi, Bentley Kalu, Natasha Culzac and Kate Kennedy join the cast of Halo!'']</ref> "[[Wikipedia:Quan|Quan]]" and "[[Wikipedia:Guān|Kwan]]" are both variations of the same [[China|Chinese]] surname.<ref name="AQFH">''[https://www.ancestry.com/name-origin?surname=quan '''Ancestry''' - ''Quan Family History'']''</ref>

Revision as of 17:00, May 6, 2021

Quan Ah
Personal details

Species:

Human[1]

Gender:

Female[1]

 

Quan Ah was a shrewd, audacious girl from the Outer Colonies who lived during the Human-Covenant War.[1][2] At the age of sixteen she met the Spartan-II John-117, a meeting which came at a fateful time for them both.[1]

Production notes

"So excited to finally share this news! Let the journey... Begin!"
— Yerin Ha reacts to news breaking regarding her casting.[3]

Quan Ah's existence was first unveiled by Showtime on April 17, 2019.[1] In the television series the network is airing she will be played by Korean-Australian actress Yerin Ha.[1][4][5] Ha was discovered during a worldwide casting search and is known for her stage work in Australia.[1] Casting notices for the show obtained by The Hollywood Reporter and publicized on November 1, 2018 had mentioned a character named Jenny who was reportedly to be played by a woman of Asian descent between the ages of eighteen and twenty years old.[6] The possibility exists that "Jenny" was a code name or working name for Quan Ah.[1][6] Additionally, a press release put out by Showtime on August 2, 2019 named the character as "Kwan Ha" rather than Quan Ah.[7] "Quan" and "Kwan" are both variations of the same Chinese surname.[8]

Gallery

  • YerinHa.jpg

    In addition to performing in multiple theater productions, Yerin Ha played the character 'Technie Jane' on the television series Reef Break.[4][9]

  • The television series' main cast (minus Bokeem Woodbine) poses for a photo before beginning production.[10]

    The television series' main cast (minus Bokeem Woodbine) poses for a photo before beginning production.[10]

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h The Hollywood Reporter - Pablo Schreiber to Play Master Chief in Showtime's 'Halo' Live-Action Series
  2. ^ Kotaku - Showtime Announces Live-Action Halo Series, Airs Early 2019
  3. ^ Yerin Ha on Facebook [1]
  4. ^ a b Yerin Ha lands a breakthrough role in Spielberg-produced series
  5. ^ The Daily Telegraph (Sydney) - Young Stars Set to Fly
  6. ^ a b The Hollywood Reporter - Showtime's 'Halo' Series Will Feature Master Chief
  7. ^ Tumblr - Natascha McElhone, Bokeem Woodbine, Shabana Azmi, Bentley Kalu, Natasha Culzac and Kate Kennedy join the cast of Halo!
  8. ^ Ancestry - Quan Family History
  9. ^ The Sydney Morning Herald - Breaking Stereotypes: Most Diverse Cast for STC's Lord of the Flies
  10. ^ Halo on Showtime on Twitter[2]
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