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Elizabeth Sung
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Elizabeth Fong Sung
14 October 1954 |
| Died | 22 May 2018 (aged 63) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Education | Juilliard School (BFA) American Film Institute (MFA) |
| Occupation | Actress, director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1988–2018 |
| Spouse(s) | Peter Tulipan |
Elizabeth Fong Sung (born October 14, 1954 – died May 22, 2018) was a talented Chinese-American actress. She was also a director and screenwriter. Elizabeth was known for teaching and guiding young actors and filmmakers. She helped many people in the Asian-Pacific community.
Elizabeth Sung's Early Life and Learning
Elizabeth Sung grew up in British Hong Kong. She started studying ballet when she was very young. Later, she moved to the United States.
She went to the famous Juilliard School. There, she earned a degree in dance. Elizabeth was also part of the Alvin Ailey Dance Company. She later earned another degree in directing. This was from the American Film Institute.
Elizabeth Sung's Acting Career
From 1994 to 1996, Elizabeth Sung appeared on a popular American soap opera. It was called The Young and the Restless. She played the character of Luan Volien.
She also directed a short film called Requiem. This film was based on her own childhood in Hong Kong. It also showed her journey to New York City as a ballet student. The film won an award in 1996.
Elizabeth Sung appeared in many other TV shows. These included Hawaii Five-O and The Sopranos. She was also in Bones and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Other shows were NCIS: Los Angeles and Charmed.
She also starred in several movies. Some of her well-known films were The Joy Luck Club and Memoirs of a Geisha. She also appeared in Lethal Weapon 4.
Elizabeth Sung was in some Asian-American comedies. These included Anita Ho and Front Cover. She was also in White Rabbit, which was shown at the Sundance Festival in 2018.
Elizabeth Sung's Personal Life
Elizabeth Sung was married to Peter Tulipan. He was a writer and an actor. She could speak both Cantonese and Mandarin fluently. Her brother, Philip, passed away in 1985.
Elizabeth Sung died on May 22, 2018. She was 63 years old. It was later shared that she died from lymphoma.
