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Martin Yan

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Martin Yan

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Born: December 22, 1948 in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Biography

Martin Yan (Chinese: 甄文達, Zhen Wenda) is a Chinese-American chef and food writer. He has hosted his award-winning PBS-TV cooking show Yan Can Cook since 1982. He has acted in films as both himself and characters and published a variety of books.

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Film

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Rice Rhapsody

Rice Rhapsody2005

Love Knows No Bounds

Love Knows No Bounds1995

Improper Channels

Improper Channels1981

Series

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Space Ghost Coast to Coast

Space Ghost Coast to Coast1994–

I Bid You Peace: The Rise & Fall of the Frugal Gourmet

I Bid You Peace: The Rise & Fall of the Frugal Gourmet2026–

Martin Yan's Chinatowns

Martin Yan's Chinatowns2002–

Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom

Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom2018–

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