When Shannon was in 3rd grade, her family moved to Waco, Texas, to be close to relatives.
Smart was a relatively new arrival when she first gained notice for her supporting roles in the 1999 hit teen films 1999.
At a young age, Crystal and her family moved to Hong Kong, where she spent a few years, becoming fluent in Cantonese.
She had the dream of becoming an actress from her early childhood.