Gloria Tang
Gloria Tang Biography
Personal
Body
Extra
About Gloria Tang
— Share a bit about your background and upbringing.
My parents came to America hoping to build a better life—my mom from Mongolia and my dad from China. Growing up with Asian immigrants as parents had its challenges, but it engrained in me something really special. I was lucky to experience an amalgamation of Eastern and Western cultures in my household. I learned to appreciate where my parents came from, their languages, traditions, and stories—and at the same time, I was figuring out what it meant to grow up American. This cultural duality is a core part of my identity and a meaningful connection to both my parents and my heritage. It keeps me grounded in both where I come from and where I’m going.
— An issue or cause you are passionate about:
One of my biggest passions is mental health and helping to reduce the stigma that still surrounds it—especially within Asian communities. Growing up, I noticed how often mental and emotional struggles were brushed aside or seen as taboo. I truly believe that everyone can benefit from 1 support, whether it’s therapy, open conversations, or simply learning how to take care of their mental well-being. That passion is part of what led me to study the brain in college. As someone living with anxiety and ADHD, mental health advocacy isn’t just something I believe in—it’s something I understand through lived experience. To me, taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body, and I try to normalize that in both my personal life and the spaces I’m part of.
— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
I’ve always been a huge nerd at heart—I genuinely love learning, especially concerning psychology, biology, and anything related to the brain. That passion led me to study Cognitive Science at UCLA. Around the same time, my modeling career started to gain momentum. Balancing both was intense, but I was determined not to let either passion go. So, I doubled down on my coursework and graduated a year early to fully commit to modeling while holding onto the academic foundation I’d worked so hard for.
Gloria Tang Photos (Uploaded By Our Users)
