Christopher Chung (actor)

Christopher Patrick Chung is an Australian actor and singer. He is best known for his role as Roddy Ho in the Apple TV+ series Slow Horses (2022).

Christopher Chung
Born
Christopher Patrick Chung

July 1988[1]
Occupation(s)Actor and Singer
Years active2001–present
SpouseFrances Mayli McCann
Websitechrispchung.com

Early life

Chung was born to an Irish mother and a Malaysian-born father. His parents met while studying in London.[2] Chung grew up in Mount Eliza, a suburb of Melbourne.[3] He attended Padua College.

Chung first became interested in acting through a school production of Aladdin when he was in Year 6. He participated in acting workshops at St Martin's Youth Theatre and auditioned for singing competitions during his teen years. He began his studies at university, but pulled out. He was 21 when he decided to take an intensive course at the Ward Acting Studio in New York. He then moved to London in 2012.[4]

Personal life

Chung is married to Scottish actress Frances Mayli McCann. They had a traditional Chinese ceremony in Melbourne in 2020[5] followed by a western wedding at Bothy Glasgow in 2021.[6]

On the side, Chung is a qualified personal trainer.

List of credits

Commercials
Year Title Role Notes
2009 It's Your Future Initiative[7]SpokesmenProduced by Australian Government.
2010-11 Sky Movies HD[7]GeekDirected by Fredrik Bond.

Television
Year Title Role Network Notes
2006 Australian Idol[7]HimselfNetwork TenReached top 100 contestant.[7]
2009 Memoirs of an Alien[7]KindelNever airedProduction by Non-Multiplex Cinema for a BBC Pilot.[7]
2011 Neighbours[7]Clay LambertElevenSeason 1, Episode 6,136.
2013/2014 Waterloo Road [8][9]Archie WongBBC One & BBC One HDSeries 9, Episodes 1 - 19.
2022 Slow Horses Roddy Ho Apple TV+ Series 1, Episode 1, 2, 4, 5 & 6.

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2008 Six Men's Health[10]AlexProduced by Heydon Films.
2010 I'll Meet You in New York (Short Video)[11]MaleDirected by Laura Thies (New York).
Paranoia[10]ChanProducer Stephen Bailey.

Theatre
Year Title Role Theatre
2001 The King & I[10]Prince ChulalongkornPanorama Theatre Group.
2004 Fame[10]Lead vocalistPanorama Theatre Group.
2005 Grease[7]RogerPanorama Theatre Group.
2009 Seasons of Excellence[10]Dr Jekyll / Mr HydeProducer VCE.
2011 I Wish You a Boat/Almost Home[10]VariousProducer Ward Studio Company (Philadelphia).
2018 Heathers: The Musical[10]Kurt KellyThe Other Palace & Theatre Royal Haymarket
Romeo and Juliet ParisThe Globe Theatre

References
  1. "Christopher Patrick's Instagram post: "30 cupcakes for turning 30 from my dear friend @sweetthingscakery 🎂🎂🎂 Now the @heathersmusical company has a little bit of me in them 😏…"". Instagram.com. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
  2. Yossman, KJ (2 December 2022). "'Slow Horses' Star Christopher Chung Teases Season 2, Future Projects". Variety. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  3. Jhoty, Ben (17 May 2022). "Chris Chung Is Ready To Redefine The Aussie Movie Star". Men's Health. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  4. Bunbury, Stephanie (14 December 2022). "How this Australian actor went from uni dropout to dream TV". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  5. Frances Mayli McCann (11 January 2020). "My big fat Chinese wedding🎎". Retrieved 21 February 2023 – via Instagram.
  6. Frances Mayli McCann (23 September 2021). "Mr and Mrs Chung". Retrieved 21 February 2023 – via Instagram.
  7. "Christopher Chung Profile". The Mandy Network. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
  8. "Waterloo Road Series 9 Episode 1". BBC. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
  9. "Check Out Our New Pupils & Teachers For Series 9". Shed Media Scotland Ltd. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
  10. "Christopher Chung: Actor". New Faces Talent. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
  11. "I'll Meet You in New York". saumitramathur.com. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
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