Valerie Tian
Biography
Valerie Tian is a Canadian actress born on April 21, 1989, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She has appeared in various film and television projects. Tian auditioned for Canadian director Mina Shum in the summer of 2001, and won the leading role of Mindy Ho in the film Long Life, Happiness and Prosperity. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2002, and was shown at the Sundance Film Festival and LA Asian American Film Festival in 2003. Tian has also appeared in films such as Wake of Death, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, and Chika's Bird, as well as a short film and a television show.
Career overview
Valerie Tian is a Canadian actress born on April 21, 1989, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She began her acting career by auditioning for Canadian director Mina Shum in the summer of 2001, winning the leading role of Mindy Ho in the film Long Life, Happiness and Prosperity. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2002, and was later shown at the Sundance Film Festival and LA Asian American Film Festival in 2003.
Tian's subsequent film appearances include a leading role in the action movie Wake of Death, which she starred in alongside Jean-Claude Van Damme in 2004. She also made a cameo appearance in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, and had leading roles in the short film Chika's Bird. Additionally, Tian appeared as an X kid in an unspecified film or project.
Valerie Tian has accumulated 45 acting credits throughout her career, with a content score of 63 on The Movie Database. Her acting career spans a range of film genres and projects, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
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Full Filmography
46 titles- Armageddon Road (2026) as Asian Waitress
- Moving Parts (2020) as Zhenzhen
- The Curse of Willow Song (2020) as Willow
- Dead Shack (2017) as Lisa
- Beyond Redemption (2016) as Dodo
- Come and Find Me (2016) as Student
- The Magicians (2015) as Healer Faye
- iZombie (2015) as Darcy Bennett
- Backstrom (2015) as Bethany
- Even Lambs Have Teeth (2015) as Mandy
- The 100 (2014) as Kid #1
- Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce (2014) as Laina
- Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce (2014) as Liana
- Words and Pictures (2014) as Emily
- Bates Motel (2013) as Clerk
- Motive (2013) as Officer Wendy Sung
- A.C.O.D. (2013) as Kieko
- Arrow (2012) as Morgan
- 21 Jump Street (2012) as Burns
- The Moth Diaries (2011) as Charlie
- Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010) as Cute Girl
- Charlie St. Cloud (2010) as Girl in Toy Store
- The Boy Who Cried Werewolf (2010) as Debbie
- Triple Dog (2010) as Kayla
- Jennifer's Body (2009) as Chastity
- The Secret Life of the American Teenager (2008) as Wendy
- Drillbit Taylor (2008) as Brooke
- Dim Sum Funeral (2008) as Emily
- Juno (2007) as Su-Chin
- Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) as New York Teen Girl #1
- Bionic Woman (2007) as Aoki
- Aliens in America (2007)
- Anna's Storm (2007) as Franny
- Whistler (2006)
- Broken Trail (2006) as Ging Wa 'aka' #5
- Three Moons Over Milford (2006) as Martine
- Supernatural (2005) as Ambriel
- The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005) as Interview Girl #1
- Bob the Butler (2005) as Sophie
- The L Word (2004) as Dierdre
- The Days (2004) as Pretty Girl
- Wake of Death (2004) as Kim
- Black Sash (2003) as Claire Rodgers
- X2 (2003) as X-Kid at Museum (uncredited)
- The Santa Clause 2 (2002) as Elf (uncredited)
- Long Life, Happiness and Prosperity (2002) as Mindy Lum
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Valerie Tian best known for?
Valerie Tian is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Magicians (2015), iZombie (2015), The 100 (2014), Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce (2014).
When and where was Valerie Tian born?
Valerie Tian was born on April 21, 1989 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
How many credits does Valerie Tian have?
Valerie Tian has accumulated over 46 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2002 to 2026.
What is Valerie Tian's background in cinema and television?
Valerie Tian is a Canadian actress born on April 21, 1989, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She has appeared in various film and television projects. Tian auditioned for Canadian director Mina Shum in the summer of 2001, and won the leading role of Mindy Ho in the film Long Life, Happiness and Prosperity. The fi...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Supernatural (2005) as Ambriel — aged about 16
- Bates Motel (2013) as Clerk — aged about 24
- The 100 (2014) as Kid #1 — aged about 25
- iZombie (2015) as Darcy Bennett — aged about 26
- The L Word (2004) as Dierdre — aged about 15
- The Magicians (2015) as Healer Faye — aged about 26
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