Bar Chya Lee
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B.C. Lee, Bar Chya Lee (December 27, 1954 – September 11, 2019) new article content ...
Born in Macau
Bar-Chya Lee (黎拔佳), also known as Joseph or B.C., the third son of 黎振聲 (Chen-Shen Li) and 李幼卿 (You-Chin Lee), was born in Macau. He has two brothers, Ba-Hau, Lawrence, and a sister, Chantal.
Made in Taiwan
In 1967, when B.C. was 12 years old, the Lee family moved to Taiwan as refugees. B.C. flourished as a scholar in his new home, eventually earning a Master of Political Science from National Chengchi University. When he wasn’t studying, B.C. was entertaining, regularly singing or acting in school productions. But more often, with his love for making others smile and laugh, B.C. was simply entertaining friends with impromptu performances. After completing school, his experience working with the World League for Freedom and Democracy and the National Science Council Taiwan turned his eyes and heart outward.
Grown in New York
At 28 B.C. moved to New York to pursue further education. He would earn a Master of Public Administration from New York University, and later work on Asian business development with the law firm Paul, Weiss LLP.
Completed in Vancouver
In 1992 B.C. moved to Vancouver to work for the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office. The rest of his family soon followed him to this beautiful city.
From 1994 to 2001 he was a partner in a special events business, East Meets West. As Director of Cultural Programs and Community Affairs, B.C. used his gift for working with diverse people to promote greater understanding between Canadians and Asia. He continued with Fireglo Strategic Marketing after 2002.
As B.C.’s involvement in the community increased, so did his profile. He first ran for office in 2002 and was elected to Vancouver City Council in 2005. B.C. brought his integrity and cooperative approach to a challenging and sometimes unpalatable role, and his many supporters were disappointed he chose not to seek re-election.
But B.C. always retained his commitment to public service. After leaving office in 2008 he remained engaged as a commentator on public affairs in the Chinese-speaking media, always hoping to inspire others to be involved in making our community a better place. He always found time to help others, in particular volunteering to MC many hospital foundations’ events and charities fundraisers during his years in Vancouver.
B.C. also returned to his greatest joy, theatre, first performing in productions around town, and gradually branching out to commercials and television. He was nominated for a 2017 Leo Award as Supporting Actor for his role in the television program Blood & Water. In 2019, during his final role, B.C. played the hardened old Uncle Chan in Chicken Girl.
After living with liver cancer for 7 years, which he undertook with determination and humour, Bar-Chya Lee exited for the last time on September 11, 2019. He is deeply missed by family and friends in Vancouver, Taiwan and throughout the world.
References
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