Lola Tung Biography - Meet the 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Star

April 2024 · 3 minute read

Lola Tung is a renowned American actress known for her exceptional talent. She rose to fame after her debut in the hit series The Summer I Turned Pretty on Amazon Prime in 2022, where she portrayed the character of Belly. Lola Tung had always dreamt of being a model and she achieved her goal at the young age of 19 through her determination and dedication.

Lola Tung, actress

Lola Tung Quick Facts

Full name: Lola Tung

Date of birth: 28 October 2002

Age: 22 years old (2024)

Zodiac: Scorpio

Height: 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)

Weight: 56 kg (123 lbs)

Place of birth: New York, New York, United States

Gender: Female

Nationality: American

Ethnicity: Mixed

Profession: American actress

Childhood & Education

Lola was born into a well-settled family. It is reported that her parents are of Asian descent, and she has a diverse cultural heritage. However, information about her father’s name and career is not known.

However, Lola’s mother, Pia Tung, is a successful businesswoman. Their bond is strong, and Lola frequently posts photos with her mother. According to sources, Lola is the only child of her parents.

She hails from New York City and grew up there, attending LaGuardia High School, a renowned institution known for its connection to the movie Fame, and famous alumni such as Jennifer Aniston and Timothée Chalamet.

Tung’s experience in a talent show during fourth grade sparked her passion for performing, but it wasn’t until sixth grade when she portrayed the Tin Man in the musical Wizard of Oz that she truly fell in love with being on stage.

However, it was not until her high school acting classes that she was fully convinced that pursuing a career in this field was the right choice for her.

After that, Tung’s next destination was Pittsburgh, where they enrolled at Carnegie Mellon University. However, their fate took a different turn when they received an audition opportunity for The Summer I Turned Pretty.

Lola Tung, TSITP

Career

In 2022, Lola Tung entered the world of acting with her debut performance. Her exceptional abilities and talent landed her the role of Belly in her first television series, titled The Summer I Turned Pretty.

The series is an adaptation of Jenny Han’s novel with the same title. Tung’s portrayal in the series has received acclaim from both critics and viewers.

On 17 June 2022, this series was made available on Amazon Prime Video. In addition to this, Lola has made an appearance in Burning Questions. Currently, Tung is busy with her upcoming projects.

Aside from her role in The Summer I Turned Pretty, Tung will also be appearing in the upcoming movie The Girls I’ve Been, adapted from the book by Tess Sharpe with the same title.

The Summer I Turned Pretty cast

Net Worth

Lola has recently launched her career as an actress and has been receiving a generous income from her initial projects. In addition, she earns money through paid advertisements and brand endorsements. It is estimated that Lola Tung’s net worth is between $250,000 and $450,000.

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