Jona Xiao

Jona Xiao

actress, producer, director

Jona Xiao was born on May 18, 1989 in China. Jona Xiao's big-screen debut came with Alice Upside Down directed by Sandy Tung in 2007. Jona Xiao is known for Fête directed by Christina Elizabeth Hall, Krista Hovsepian stars as Kiki and Nina Rausch as Mia. Jona Xiao has got 1 awards and 2 nominations so far. The most recent award Jona Xiao achieved is NYC Web Fest. The upcoming new tvshow Jona Xiao plays is Fête - Season 1 which will be released on Sep 30, 2022.

First-generation Chinese-American actress Jona Xiao has quickly become "one to watch" in the entertainment industry, portraying dynamic characters in some of the most talked-about projects in film and television. Jona has solidified her ability to bring characters to life in the comedic world, while seamlessly tapping into her range in dramatic projects.In 2021 Jona can be seen as Daisy in Starz's critically acclaimed crime drama series, "Hightown". Executive Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the series follows one woman's journey (Monica Raymund) to sobriety, intertwined with an unfolding murder investigation. An integral addition to the storyline, Jona shines as the bubby yet edgy Daisy, opposite Luis Guzman. Daisy proves she can handle herself in any situation. "Hightown" is slated to debut season 2 on October 17, 2021.Jona also recently starred as the supervillain Rainbow Raider in The CW's "The Flash," and starred as Shen May in Netflix's "Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness".In March 2021, Jona lent a powerful voice as Young Namaari in Disney's fantasy action- adventure animated film "Raya and the Last Dragon" (Disney+).Her previous film credits include "Gifted" for Fox Searchlight Pictures opposite Chris Evans, Jenny Slate, and Octavia Spencer, "Spider-Man: Homecoming" (Columbia Pictures) and "Keeping Up with the Joneses" (Twentieth Century Fox) alongside Gal Gadot, Zach Galifianakis, and Jon Hamm.Over the years, Jona has appeared in top television series including recurring on BET's "Being Mary Jane" as Natalie Wu and recurring on AMC's critically acclaimed series "Halt and Catch Fire" as Julie Yang, the first female coder on Team Mutiny. Other TV credits include: "Bones," "Trophy Wife," and "Rizzoli & Isles."Jona grew up in St. Louis, Missouri where she began acting in middle school. While performing was always one of Jona's greatest passions, she also loved sports and in high school was an Academic All-American and All-State lacrosse player. When not on set, Jona taps back into her love of sports, bringing her known competitive edge. She was a quarterback on the National US Women's flag football prelim roster. She's also a dodgeball player and an avid board game enthusiast. Jona is incredibly passionate about helping others succeed, leading her to build Career ACTivate, a company that has helped thousands of actors get great reps and book more work.

  • Birthday

    May 18, 1989
  • Place of Birth

    Changsha, China
  • Also known

    Qiaona Xiao

Known For

Awards

1 wins & 2 nominations

NYC Web Fest
2022
Best Ensemble Cast
Winner - NYC Web Fest Award
2022
Best Ensemble Cast
Winner - NYC Web Fest Award

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