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Christina Chang
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張韻明 | |||||||
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Taipei, Taiwan
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Alma mater | University of Washington (BA) | ||||||
Occupation | Actress | ||||||
Years active | 1998–present | ||||||
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Traditional Chinese | 張韻明 | ||||||
Simplified Chinese | 张韵明 | ||||||
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Christina Chang (Chinese: 張韻明; pinyin: Zhāng Yùnmíng) is an American actress. She is famous for her roles in popular TV shows like 24, CSI: Miami, Nashville, and especially The Good Doctor.
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Christina Chang's Early Life
Christina Chang was born and grew up in Taipei, Taiwan. Her father is Taiwanese-Filipino, and her mother is American. She went to the Taipei American School and can speak Mandarin very well.
When she was 17, Christina moved to the United States. She wanted to study theatre and film at the University of Kansas. Later, she moved to Seattle, Washington, and finished her studies at the University of Washington. After college, she got her first acting job in a play called Naomi's Road at a children's theater in Seattle.
Christina Chang's Acting Career
After college, Christina Chang moved to New York City. She started getting roles in TV shows like Cosby and As the World Turns. She also appeared in movies such as 28 Days and Random Hearts.
Famous TV Roles
Christina is best known for her work on television. She was a regular on the ABC show L.A. Dragnet from 2003 to 2004. She also had important recurring roles. She played Dr. Sunny Macer in 24. She was also State Attorney Rebecca Nevins on CSI: Miami.
In 2010, Christina joined the ABC series No Ordinary Family. She also appeared in many other popular shows. These include Once and Again, Boston Legal, Private Practice, and Suits.
From 2013 to 2014, she had a recurring role in the drama series Nashville. She played Megan Vannoy, a character who became a love interest. Later, she played Kiki in Rizzoli & Isles in Seasons 6 and 7. Kiki was a life coach who later married Vince Korsak.
The Good Doctor
One of Christina Chang's most well-known roles is Dr. Audrey Lim. She played this character on The Good Doctor from 2017 to 2024. She started as a recurring character in Season 1 and became a main cast member from Season 2 to Season 7.
Christina Chang's Film and TV Appearances
Christina Chang has been in many films and television shows. Here are some of her notable roles:
Films
Year | Title | Role |
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1999 | Random Hearts | Laurie |
2000 | 28 Days | Bridesmaid |
2007 | Live Free or Die Hard | Taylor |
2011 | Almost Perfect | Charlene Lee |
2022 | Press Play | Mrs. Knott |
Television Shows
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2003–2009 | 24 | Dr. Sunny Macer | Recurring role |
2003–2004 | L.A. Dragnet | ADA Sandy Chang | Recurring role |
2004–2010 | CSI: Miami | State Attorney Rebecca Nevins | Recurring role |
2010 | No Ordinary Family | Detective Yvonne Cho | 2 episodes |
2013–2014 | Nashville | Megan Vannoy | Recurring role |
2015 | Rizzoli & Isles | Kiki | Recurring role |
2017–2024 | The Good Doctor | Dr. Audrey Lim | Main cast (Seasons 2–7) |