History of Jamie Chung in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 25, 2024

Jamie Jilynn Chung is an American actress who gained recognition through her participation in MTV's reality shows "The Real World: San Diego" and its spin-off, "Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Inferno II." Beginning her career in 2004, she has transitioned into acting and is considered to have the most successful media career among "Real World" alumni.

1980: Jamie Chung's Parents Immigrate to the US

In 1980, Jamie Chung's parents immigrated to the United States from Korea, establishing a new life and eventually running a hamburger restaurant.

April 10, 1983: Birth of Jamie Chung

On April 10, 1983, Jamie Jilynn Chung was born in San Francisco, California. She is a second-generation Korean American.

1997: High School Years at Lowell High School

Jamie Chung began attending Lowell High School in the fall of 1997, marking an important period in her adolescence.

2001: Graduation from Lowell High School

In 2001, Jamie Chung graduated from Lowell High School, a significant milestone that marked the end of her high school journey.

2004: Cast Member on "The Real World: San Diego"

In 2004, Jamie Chung appeared as a cast member on the 14th season of MTV's reality show, "The Real World: San Diego", gaining early exposure in the entertainment industry.

2004: Jamie Chung's Debut on "The Real World: San Diego"

In 2004, Jamie Chung rose to prominence as a cast member on MTV's reality series "The Real World: San Diego", marking the beginning of her career in television.

2005: Competing on "Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Inferno II"

In 2005, following her appearance on "The Real World", Jamie Chung continued her reality TV journey as a cast member on the spin-off show, "Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Inferno II". She emerged victorious as part of the "Good Guys" team.

2005: Graduation from UC Riverside

Jamie Chung graduated from the University of California, Riverside, in 2005 with a B.A. in economics, showcasing her academic achievements.

April 26, 2007: Appearance in Rihanna's "Umbrella" Music Video

On April 26, 2007, Jamie Chung made a notable appearance in the music video for Rihanna's hit single "Umbrella", further increasing her visibility in the entertainment world.

2007: Early Acting Roles in Television and Film

Jamie Chung's acting career began to take shape in 2007 with minor roles in television shows such as "Days of Our Lives", "CSI: NY", and "Veronica Mars", as well as a part in the comedy film "I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry".

2008: Lead Role in ABC Family's "Samurai Girl"

In 2008, Jamie Chung landed her first major acting role as the lead in ABC Family's miniseries "Samurai Girl", a performance that earned her critical recognition and marked a significant step in her acting career.

April 2, 2009: Wins "Female Stars of Tomorrow" Award at ShoWest

On April 2, 2009, Jamie Chung and her "Sorority Row" castmates were honored with the "Female Stars of Tomorrow" award at the ShoWest industry trade show.

2009: Supporting Roles in "Sorority Row" and "Dragonball Evolution"

Jamie Chung took on supporting roles in the 2009 films "Sorority Row" and "Dragonball Evolution", expanding her filmography and showcasing her versatility as an actress.

2010: Appearance in the Comedy Film "Grown Ups"

Jamie Chung appeared in the 2010 comedy film "Grown Ups", further establishing her presence in mainstream Hollywood productions.

March 2011: Role in Zack Snyder's "Sucker Punch" and Voice Acting in "X-Men: Destiny"

March 2011 marked a busy period for Jamie Chung, who appeared in Zack Snyder's action fantasy film "Sucker Punch" and lent her voice to the video game "X-Men: Destiny".

2012: Breakthrough Role in "Premium Rush" and Acclaim for "Eden"

In 2012, Jamie Chung landed a major role in the film "Premium Rush" and received critical acclaim for her leading performance in the independent film "Eden". She also began her recurring role as Mulan in the television series "Once Upon a Time".

2012: Supporting Role in "The Man with the Iron Fists"

In 2012, Jamie Chung took on a supporting role in the martial arts film "The Man with the Iron Fists", adding to her experience in action-oriented projects.

2012: Relationship with Bryan Greenberg Begins

Jamie Chung and actor and musician Bryan Greenberg began dating in 2012.

2012: Wins Best Actress at Seattle International Film Festival

Jamie Chung's performance in "Eden" earned her the Golden Space Needle Award for Best Actress at the 2012 Seattle International Film Festival.

December 2013: Engagement to Bryan Greenberg

Jamie Chung and Bryan Greenberg got engaged in December 2013.

2013: Move to Manhattan

Jamie Chung moved to Manhattan in 2013.

2014: Fan Bingbing Plays Older Blink in "X-Men: Days of Future Past"

In the 2014 film "X-Men: Days of Future Past", the character of Blink was portrayed by actress Fan Bingbing, while Jamie Chung later took on the role of a younger Blink in the television series "The Gifted".

2014: Release of "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For" and "Big Hero 6"

Jamie Chung appeared in "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For" and voiced Go Go Tomago in Disney's "Big Hero 6", which was released in October 2014 and won an Academy Award.

2014: Voice Acting Debut in "Big Hero 6"

Jamie Chung made her voice acting debut in 2014 as Go Go Tomago in Disney's animated film "Big Hero 6", which went on to win an Academy Award.

February 2015: Co-stars in "Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong" with Bryan Greenberg

In February 2015, Jamie Chung co-starred with her then-fiancé, Bryan Greenberg, in the film "Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong".

October 31, 2015: Marriage to Bryan Greenberg

Jamie Chung and Bryan Greenberg were married on October 31, 2015 in Santa Barbara, California.

March 2016: Cast in the Pilot Episode of "Miranda's Rights"

Jamie Chung was cast as attorney Lana Harris in the pilot episode of the legal drama "Miranda's Rights" in March 2016, though the series was not picked up by NBC.

October 2017: Cast as Blink in "The Gifted"

Jamie Chung joined the cast of Fox's superhero series "The Gifted", which premiered in October 2017, portraying the character Blink.

2017: Voice Role in "Big Hero 6: The Series"

Jamie Chung continued her voice acting work in 2017, reprising her role as Go Go Tomago in Disney XD's animated series "Big Hero 6: The Series".

2017: Recurring Role in "The Gifted" and "Big Hero 6: The Series"

Jamie Chung secured a recurring role as Blink in Fox's superhero series "The Gifted", which premiered in October 2017. That same year, she reprised her voice role as Go Go Tomago in Disney XD's animated series "Big Hero 6: The Series".

2019: Voice Role in "Kingdom Hearts III"

Jamie Chung reprised her role as Go Go Tomago in the video game "Kingdom Hearts III", released in 2019.

2019: Oocyte Cryopreservation

Jamie Chung revealed that she had begun the process of oocyte cryopreservation in 2019.

August 2020: Joins the Cast of "Lovecraft Country"

In August 2020, Jamie Chung joined the cast of HBO's "Lovecraft Country", playing the recurring role of Ji-Ah, a performance that received critical acclaim.

August 2020: Jamie Chung Joins "Lovecraft Country"

In August 2020, Jamie Chung took on the recurring role of Ji-Ah in HBO's "Lovecraft Country", a performance that garnered critical acclaim and marked a turning point in her career.

2020: Move to Brooklyn

Jamie Chung and Bryan Greenberg moved to Brooklyn in 2020.

October 2021: Birth of Twin Sons

In October 2021, Jamie Chung and Bryan Greenberg welcomed twin sons, born via surrogacy.

2023: Voice Acting Role in "My Dad the Bounty Hunter"

In 2023, Jamie Chung provided her voice for the character Vax, a recurring role in the animated series "My Dad the Bounty Hunter".

July 17, 2024: Joins the Cast of "Unprisoned" Season 2

Jamie Chung joined the cast of the Hulu comedy series "Unprisoned" for its second season, which premiered on July 17, 2024, marking another milestone in her television career.