Karin Anna Cheung
Karin Anna Cheung (born November 2, 1974) is an American actress, singer, songwriter, and artist.[1]
Anna Cheung | |
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| Chinese: 張嘉琳; pinyin: Zhāng Jiālín | |
 Cheung in 2016 | |
| Born | Karin Anna Cheung November 2, 1974 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Education | California State University, Northridge (BA) |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer-songwriter, artist |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Known for | Lead actress in Better Luck Tomorrow (2002) |
Early life and education
Cheung was born on November 2, 1974, in Los Angeles, California. In 1998, she graduated from California State University, Northridge, with a degree in art.[2]
Career
Cheung's first audition for feature films landed her the female lead role as Stephanie Vandergosh in Better Luck Tomorrow (2002) directed by Justin Lin. She also plays the lead, Angela, in Quentin Lee's feature film The People I've Slept With (2009).[3] In 2012, Cheung voice acted as the lead role of Kaz Suyeishi in the animated short film Hibakusha, directed by Steve Nguyen and Choz Belen. Cheung also appeared in Quentin Lee's horror film, The Unbidden, alongside Michelle Krusiec, Tamlyn Tomita and Julia Nickson-Soul.
On January 20, 2009, Cheung performed at Barack Obama's inauguration as president.[2]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Better Luck Tomorrow | Stephanie Vandergosh | [4] |
| 2006 | Drake & Josh Go Hollywood | Flight Attendant | Television film |
| Abominable | C.J. | ||
| 2009 | The People I've Slept With | Angela | |
| 2012 | Hibakusha | Kaz Suyeishi | Voice |
| 2016 | The Unbidden | Young Anna | |
| 2017 | Rice on White | Robin |
References
- 錢美臻 (2010-05-02). "顛覆亞裔保守傳統形象 《姣妹日記》風流不下流". Sing Tao Daily. Archived from the original on 2012-02-23. Retrieved 2010-05-09.
- "CSUN College of Humanities Dept of Asian American Studies Alumni Newsletter. Issue 1 - Spring 2009". Spring 2009. Retrieved May 21, 2017.
- ChannelAPA.com. "More People I've Slept With - Karin Anna Cheung & Archie Kao". Archived from the original on 2 July 2018. Retrieved 8 September 2009.
- "Better Luck Tomorrow (2002)". IMDb. Retrieved February 7, 2019.