“Asian hate is not a new thing for me. I suffered a racial attack when I was 16. A guy came to my house, and held a gun to my head and tried to kill me because I was Asian,” says Guy Tang.

Reality TV star Guy Tang, 39, Zooms into my living from LA to talk about his Netflix series, Bling Empire (think Crazy Rich Asians but IRL), the reality series that was on everyone’s lips this past January that focuses on the lives of wealthy Asian and Asian-American socialites based in the Los Angeles area. It’s just been renewed for a second season. The cast became overnight internet sensations thanks to the drama, glitz and glamour and heartfelt stories they brought to the show. Tang makes an appearance as the fun, bubbly and banterous friend of the main gang, but we are hoping to see more of his personal story in season two.