Julia Ling
Julia Ling in 2011
Born
Xiao Wei Lin

(1983-02-14) February 14, 1983
Temple City, California, U.S.
Other namesXiao Wein Lin
OccupationActress
Years active2003-present
Websitejulialing.com
Julia Ling
Traditional Chinese林小微
Simplified Chinese林小微

Julia Ling, born Xiao Wei[1] Lin, is an American actress. Her television work includes recurring roles on television series ER, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, and as a series regular on Chuck.[2]

Early life and education

Ling was born in Temple City, California. Her grandparents originally from China, fled to Cambodia during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Ling's parents grew up in Cambodia, and later fled to the United States during the Cambodian genocide, shortly before her birth.[3][1][4]

At age 6, Ling won the "Best Storyteller Award" by Chinese World News for storytelling. Ling's artwork was featured on the front page of Pasadena Star News and in magazines and festivals. By age 9, Ling was performing award-winning solo dances throughout California, and her umbrella dance had aired on national television.

At Temple City High School, as a scholar athlete, she competed in dance, tennis, and swimming.

At UCLA, Ling majored in biomedical chemical engineering. She was Treasurer of the Chemical Engineering Society, Vice President of the Engineering Society of UCLA, and honorary member of the Society of Women Engineers.

Career

Ling has starred in over 20 independent films and had numerous TV roles. She made her TV debut in 2003 on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and later starred in the recurring role of Kim Tao on NBC's Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. She played Anna Wu on NBC's Chuck for 3 seasons. Her other major guest and recurring roles on television include stints on House, ER, Grey's Anatomy, The O.C., and The Deep End.

In 2007, Ling competed in the martial arts competition Jackie Chan Disciples. She was selected as a "Top Four Finalist" representing the U.S. at the International Finalists tournament in China. Her performance also won her the "Best Acting Award". She was unable to compete in China because of her role on Chuck.

In 2008, Ling voiced and filmed her first live action series for the video game Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3.

In 2020, Ling appeared as a guest on the Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip marathon fundraiser episode of The George Lucas Talk Show.

Filmography

All credits are from IMDb.[2]

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004Educating LewisJuliaTelevision film
2005We All Fall DownSchoolgirlShort film
2005Guess WhoSpeedracerUncredited
2005Memoirs of a GeishaSpring Festival DancerUncredited
2006UndoingLinda
2009Angus Petfarkin Paints His MasterpieceEpsilon
2010High SchoolCharlyne
2010CinderMeiShort film
2010Love Sick DiariesOrigami Girl
2011Halloween KnightValShort film
2013Dynamite SwineLulu

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2003Buffy the Vampire SlayerPower Potential #2Episode "Chosen"
2006–2007ERMichelle, Mae Lee Park6 episodes
2006HouseAnne LingEpisode: "Sleeping Dogs Lie"
2006–2007Studio 60 on the Sunset StripKim Tao5 episodes
2007The O.C.LucyEpisode: "The Dream Lover"
2007–2010ChuckAnna Wu22 episodes
2007Grey's AnatomyEmma Rachel LaneEpisode: "Forever Young"
2010The Deep EndMei BrundageEpisode: "To Have and to Hold"
2011I Hate My Teenage DaughterJaneEpisode: "Pilot"
2020 The George Lucas Talk Show Herself Stu-D2 1138 on the Binary Sunset Sith

(Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip marathon)

Video games

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 – UprisingIzumi

References

  1. 1 2 Fisher, Montgomery Jr. (n.d.). "Julia Ling: A Star in the Making". inmag.com. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  2. 1 2 Julia Ling at IMDb
  3. ↑ "漂在好莱坞的华人：闯荡十年 华裔演员自创作品". chinanews.com. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  4. ↑ "IGN: Julia Ling Biography". Archived from the original on July 21, 2012. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
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