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Karin Anna Cheung

b. 1974

American actress and musician

Actor Singer-songwriter Composer
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About Karin Anna Cheung

Born 1974. Karin Anna Cheung is an American actor, singer-songwriter, composer, singer, television actor and film actor, known for Better Luck Tomorrow.

Karin Anna Cheung (born November 2, 1974) is an American actress, singer, songwriter, and artist.

Early life and education In 1998, Cheung graduated from California State University, Northridge, with a degree in art.

Career

Cheung's first audition for feature films landed her the female lead role as Stephanie Vandergosh in Better Luck Tomorrow (2002) directed by Justin Lin. She also played the lead, Angela, in Quentin Lee's feature film The People I've Slept With (2009). On January 20, 2009, Cheung performed at Barack Obama's inauguration as president. In 2012, Cheung voiced the lead role of Kaz Suyeishi in the animated short film Hibakusha, directed by Steve Nguyen and Choz Belen. Cheung also appeared in Quentin Lee's horror film, The Unbidden, alongside Michelle Krusiec, Tamlyn Tomita, and Julia Nickson-Soul.

Filmography

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Important facts

Born
2 November 1974, Los Angeles
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Actor, singer-songwriter, composer, singer, television actor, film actor
Nationality
United States
Known for
Better Luck Tomorrow
Education
California State University, Northridge

People in Karin Anna Cheung's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Quentin Lee
Quentin Lee
b. 1971
Film director
 Portrait of Barack Obama
Barack Obama
b. 1961
Politician
 Portrait of Julia Nickson-Soul
Julia Nickson-Soul
b. 1958
Model
 Portrait of Justin Lin
Justin Lin
b. 1971
Film director
 Portrait of Michelle Krusiec
Michelle Krusiec
b. 1974
Actor
 Portrait of Tamlyn Tomita
Tamlyn Tomita
b. 1966
Television actor
 Portrait of Steve Nguyen
Steve Nguyen
b. 1985
Film director

Contemporaries

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James Glimm
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Paul Ekman
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Yves Coppens
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Karin Anna Cheung?

American actress and musician

When was Karin Anna Cheung born?

Karin Anna Cheung was born on 2 November 1974 in Los Angeles.

What is Karin Anna Cheung's occupation?

Karin Anna Cheung is an actor, singer-songwriter, composer, singer, television actor and film actor.

What is Karin Anna Cheung known for?

Karin Anna Cheung is known for Better Luck Tomorrow.

What nationality is Karin Anna Cheung?

Karin Anna Cheung is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Karin Anna Cheung

· Wikidata: Q1729395

· DBpedia: Karin Anna Cheung

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