Ellen Wong

Ellen Wong

Ellen Wong at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con International.
Born 1984/1985 (age 26–27)
Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Occupation Actor
Years active 2005–present

Ellen Wong is a Canadian actress best known for her role as Knives Chau in the film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.

Ellen Wong was born in Scarborough, Ontario to parents of Cambodian descent. Wong began acting in community theatre while attending L'Amoreaux Collegiate Institute and worked in a variety of TV production jobs starting at the age of 14.[1] She later studied radio and television arts at Ryerson University. Wong continued acting while at Ryerson and in 2005, she landed a role in the TV series This is Wonderland followed by Runaway the next year.[2] She also studies taekwondo but had to stop sparring competitively due to her acting schedule.[3] Wong's martial arts background helped her land the role of Knives Chau in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World in October 2009.[4] She auditioned for the part three times. On her second audition director Edgar Wright was surprised to find out that she had a green belt in taekwondo and was intrigued by this "sweetfaced young lady being a secret badass".[5] Wong expressed that the role of Knives Chau caught her eye because "it's not every day that as an Asian female, [you get] to be able to read a role that's empowering, that has a great arc, and that's so integral to the story as a whole."[6] Before Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Wong also appeared in the TV show, Unnatural History.[7]

References

  1. ^ Linda Barnard (2010-08-13). "Ellen Wong: Toronto actress gets her Knives out". Toronto Star. http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/movies/article/847606--ellen-wong-toronto-actress-gets-her-knives-out. Retrieved 2010-08-15. 
  2. ^ Bob Thompson (2010-08-16). "Ellen Wong plays to ADD generation: Actress stars opposite Michael Cera in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World". Canada.com. http://www.canada.com/Ellen+Wong+plays+generation+Actress+stars+opposite+Michael+Cera+Scott+Pilgrim+World/3404844/story.html. Retrieved 2010-08-17. 
  3. ^ Lynn Barker. "Scott Pilgrim's ladies dish: Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Ellen Wong". SheKnows. http://www.sheknows.com/articles/816975/Scott-Pilgrim-s-ladies-dish-Mary-Elizabeth-Winstead-and-Ellen-Wong. Retrieved 2010-08-15. 
  4. ^ Edward Douglas (2010-05-25). "On the Set of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World - Ellen Wong/Knives Chau". Superhero Hype!. http://www.superherohype.com/features/articles/101068-scott-pilgrim-set-visit?start=5. Retrieved 2010-08-15. 
  5. ^ Swerdloff, Alexis (July 16, 2010). "The Girls of Summer". Paper. http://www.papermag.com/arts_and_style/2010/07/the-girls-of-summer.php. Retrieved July 18, 2010. 
  6. ^ "Living Life on the Edge: an interview with Scott Pilgrim actress Ellen Wong". Asia Pacific Arts. 11/18/2010. http://www.asiapacificarts.usc.edu/article@apa?living_life_on_the_edge_an_interview_with_scott_pilgrim_actress_ellen_wong_16112.aspx. 
  7. ^ Dennis Ivarsson (2010-08-13). "Scott Pilgrim vs. Ellen Wong". MovieMaker. http://www.moviemaker.com/acting/article/ellen_wong_scott_pilgrim_vs_the_world_20100813/. Retrieved 2010-08-17. 

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