Chung Lea
Biography
Chung Lea is a South Korean-American actor, idol, model, influencer, and master of ceremonies under Pi CORPORATION. Born Chung Lea Navvab Huening on January 5, 2000, in Texas, United States, she has a multicultural background, having a Brazilian-German-American father and a South Korean mother, and spending her early childhood in China. Her music career began as a member of the K-pop group VIVA from 2017 to 2019, followed by a solo debut under the moniker J'LEA in 2022. She is also a member of the global girl group I.MET.U and graduated as an acting major from the Broadcasting Entertainment Department at Induk University. On the Movie Database, she is recognized with 18 known acting credits.
Career overview
Chung Lea, also known as Lea Navvab Huening, is a South Korean-American idol, model, actor, influencer, and MC under Pi CORPORATION. Born on January 5, 2000, in Texas, United States, she has a multicultural background, having a Brazilian-German-American father and a South Korean mother, and spending her early childhood growing up in China. She graduated from Induk University as an acting major in their Broadcasting Entertainment Department.
Her career in the music industry began when she debuted as a member of the K-pop group VIVA, performing with the group from 2017 to 2019. Following her time in the group, she re-debuted as a solo artist under the moniker J'LEA in 2022. In addition to her solo work, she is a member of the upcoming global girl group I.MET.U.
Throughout her career in the entertainment industry, Chung Lea has accumulated known credits in acting. Her work spans across her roles as an idol, model, actor, influencer, and master of ceremonies.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
17 titles- Kill It: Style Creator War (2026) as Self - Contestant
- Build For U (2025) as Self
- Finally Met U (2025) as Self
- Time Turner (2024) as Self - Contestant
- HAYIK Show (2023) as Self - Host
- A Worried Child (2022) as Lea
- All Review Show (2022) as Self - Host
- MUTE: Music Telling (2022) as Lea
- A Year-End Medley (2021) as Jingle Bells Choir Member
- M View (2021) as Self - Host
- TCKs (2021) as Self - Host
- Show! Champion (2012) as Self - Performer
- The Show (2011) as Self - Performer
- All Over the Place (2011) as Self - Dancer
- X-Change (2006) as Self - Participant
- Whitney's Love Life
- TYGO
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Chung Lea best known for?
Chung Lea is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Show! Champion (2012), The Show (2011), TYGO.
When and where was Chung Lea born?
Chung Lea was born on January 5, 2000 in Texas, USA.
How many credits does Chung Lea have?
Chung Lea has accumulated over 17 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2006 to 2026.
What is Chung Lea's background in cinema and television?
Chung Lea is a South Korean-American actor, idol, model, influencer, and master of ceremonies under Pi CORPORATION. Born Chung Lea Navvab Huening on January 5, 2000, in Texas, United States, she has a multicultural background, having a Brazilian-German-American father and a South Korean mother, and spending her early c...
Chung Lea by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Show! Champion (2012) as Self - Performer — aged about 12
- The Show (2011) as Self - Performer — aged about 11
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