Jackie Chung
Jackie Chung | |
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Chung filming season 1 of The Summer I Turned Pretty | |
| Born | July 10, 1979 |
| Education | Stanford University |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 2005–present |
| Known for | The Summer I Turned Pretty |
| Spouse | Louis Ozawa |
| Children | 2 |
Jackie Chung (born July 10, 1979) is an American actress known for her role as Laurel Park on the 2022 Amazon series The Summer I Turned Pretty.[1] Her television appearances include Station 19 and Grey's Anatomy.
Education
Chung graduated with a bachelor of fine arts from Stanford University.[2][3]
Career
Chung began her career in theatre.[3][4]
she made her on-screen acting debut portraying JC in the 2005 short film Take It or Leave It?.
In 2006, she guest starred on an episode of Finding My America.
In 2015, Chung starred as Kat/Yoo Jin in Someone Else, a drama thriller short film about two Korean American cousins. She also portrayed Kamiko Nakamura on a 2015 episode of the Hulu series Deadbeat.
In 2017, Chung made an appearance as Cleo Kim on Grey's Anatomy.[5]
In 2022, Chung began starring as Laurel Park,[6] mother of Isabel "Belly" Conklin (Lola Tung), the lead character of the show The Summer I Turned Pretty. The series aired for three seasons until 2025.[7][8][9]
Personal life
Chung is married to American actor Louis Ozawa Changchien. They have two children.[10][11]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Take It or Leave It? | JC | Acting Debut |
| 2006 | Hiding Divya | Police Officer #1 | |
| 2008 | The Ninja Always Rings Once | Kei | Short Film |
| 2011 | Green Plastic Sandals | Lisa | Short Film |
| 2015 | Someone Else | Kat/Yoo Jin | Short Film |
| 2019 | Coming Home Again | Mom | |
| 2021 | The Complaint | Professor | Short Film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Finding My America | Amy | Guest Star |
| 2013 | Fortune Sun | Alice Yu | |
| 2015 | Deadbeat | Kamiko Nakamura | 1 Episode |
| 2017 | Grey's Anatomy | Cleo Kim | Season 14, Episode 7: "Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story" |
| 2019 | Station 19 | Margaret Chen | Season 2, Episode 9: "I Fought the Law" |
| 2022–2025 | The Summer I Turned Pretty | Laurel Park | Main Role; 3 seasons: 23 Episodes |
References
- ^ "Meet the Cast of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty': All About Their Lives Beyond Cousins Beach". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- ^ Walsh, Savannah (2025-09-04). "The Summer I Turned Pretty's Jackie Chung Might Show Up to Your Next Watch Party". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ a b "Who is Jackie Chung, who plays Belly's mum Laurel on The Summer I Turned Pretty?". South China Morning Post. 2025-08-06. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ Lacson, Therese (2022-10-01). "Jackie Chung on 'The Summer I Turned Pretty,' Asian American Stories, and Adult Friendships". Collider. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ "Jackie Chung - IMDb". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
- ^ Worby, Mike (2023-08-19). "The Summer I Turned Pretty: Who Plays Laurel?". Looper. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- ^ "'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Is Expected to Film Season 3 This Spring". ELLE. 2024-01-12. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- ^ "Timid Magazine | Jackie Chung". www.timidmag.com. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ Thomas, Carly (2025-08-02). "'Summer I Turned Pretty' Star Jackie Chung Unpacks Belly and Laurel's Rift, Teases What's Ahead in Season 3". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ Messina, Victoria (2023-08-16). ""TSITP" Star Jackie Chung and Her Husband Are an Under-the-Radar Power Couple". Popsugar. Retrieved 2025-03-15.
- ^ Reed, Sam (2025-08-20). "Jackie Chung Teases 'TSITP' Romance: 'There Are More Conversations'". Glamour. Retrieved 2025-09-14.