Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
May 18, 1989
Place of Birth:
Changsha City, Hunan Province, China
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Jona Xiao
Biography
Jona Xiao (born May 18, 1989) is an American actress born in China.
Xiao was born in Changsha, China, and moved to New York as an infant, before ultimately settling in St. Louis, Missouri, with her family, starting acting in middle school. Growing up, she was called racial slurs and decided to be an actress to break against stereotypes. Xiao founded Career ACTivate, which specialises in helping actors jumpstart and progress their careers.
Xiao was cast in Spider-Man: Homecoming in a role that she denies was initially written for an Asian-American actress. Marisa Tomei, who plays Aunt May in the film, lobbied for Xiao to be cast. Her role ended up getting cut in the final film.
In 2021, Xiao lent her voice to a younger Namaari in Raya and the Last Dragon.
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Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Raya and the Last Dragon | Young Namaari (voice) |
| 2020 | APPyness | Tiffany |
| 2017 | Gifted | Lijuan |
| 2016 | Keeping Up with the Joneses | Stacey Chung |
| 2007 | Alice Upside Down | Loretta |
| 2006 | Timeline | Diner |
| Doggone | Jamie Bishop |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Eyes of Wakanda | Jorani / Iron Fist (voice) |
| 2021 | RESIDENT EVIL: Infinite Darkness | Shen May (voice) |
| 2017 | S.W.A.T. | Grace |
| 2014 | The Flash | Carrie Bates / Rainbow Raider |
| 2014 | Halt and Catch Fire | Julie Yang |
| 2011 | 2 Broke Girls | Hipster |
| 2010 | Victorious | Nina |
| 2010 | Rizzoli & Isles | Young Mother |
| 2009 | The Forgotten | Female Med Student |
| 2005 | Bones | Miriam Young |
| 2003 | NCIS | Dr. Mei Li |