Christina July Kim was born in Monterey Park, California and relocated to Albuquerque, New Mexico when she was just six years old. Her childhood was spent in the Northeast Heights of Albuquerque, where she stood out as the sole Korean-American girl in her class throughout her academic journey.
Despite appearing to be a happy and carefree individual, Christina harbored deep-seated shame regarding her Korean heritage during her formative years. However, her life took a dramatic turn when she enrolled in a speech and drama class taught by M. Mercer in 8th grade. It was during this period that she landed the coveted role of "Buttercup" in her school's production of "The Princess Bride", marking the beginning of her journey towards self-discovery and empowerment through the world of theatre.
As she progressed through high school, Christina continued to nurture her passion for acting, guided by the wise counsel of her high school drama teacher, D. Keyson. With his encouragement, she decided to apply to the esteemed Bachelor of Fine Arts acting program at the University of Southern California. Out of a pool of over 500 applicants, Christina's talent and dedication earned her a spot in the prestigious BFA program.
Christina's hard work and perseverance paid off when she was Taft-Hartleyed into the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) for her outstanding performance as "Xiu" in the film "Doc West" (2009),starring Paul Sorvino and Terence Hill, and produced by DAPItaly.
