Julia Ling is a multifaceted artist, widely recognized for her work in prime time television, film, and video games. Her notable roles include appearances on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, House, ER, Grey's Anatomy, The OC, 8 Simple Rules, The Deep End, Studio 60 On the Sunset Strip, and Chuck, where she played the popular character Anna Wu.
Ling's early start in the entertainment industry began with her award-winning solo dance performance on national television at the age of eight. She went on to compete in the "Miss America Pageant" as a State Finalist at sixteen and received recognition for her volunteer work at a local hospital. Ling's musical talents led her to receive a diploma from the Royal Board of Music and graduate high school with a 4.0 GPA.
Ling pursued higher education at UCLA, where she majored in chemical engineering, became Vice President of the Engineering Society, and earned a professional certificate in Mandarin Chinese. She later returned to UCLA to study film producing and received a certificate in the same field.
As an actress, Ling has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including I Hate My Teenage Daughter, High School, and several independent films. She has also voiced a sketch in Chinese for Conan O'Brien and performed opposite Academy Award winner Adrien Brody.
In addition to her acting career, Ling has a passion for filmmaking. She has shadowed notable directors, studied film producing, and was largely self-taught through experience and mentorship. Ling's film-making efforts earned her the Anne Frank Researcher Award from UCI.
Ling founded her own production company, Silver Rose Entertainment, which provides writing, script coverage, and film production services to clients, including scientists from Cal Tech, University of Illinois, and other filmmakers. She has also co-created, produced, and starred in several short films, including Brotherhood and Tango Down, which won awards at the Urban Action Film Festival and the 573 Film Festival.
Ling has appeared on Fox 2 St. Louis to promote her work and has received recognition for her contributions to the entertainment industry, including being voted "No.1 Woman of Geek Culture" by G4TV.
