Background
Ling was born in Temple City, California.
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Ling was born in Temple City, California.
Her television work includes recurring roles on National Broadcasting Company series such as Emergency, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, and most recently, as a series regular on Chuck. Ling"s artwork was featured on the front page of Pasadena Star News and in magazines and festivals. By age 9, Ling was performing award-winning solo dances throughout California, and her umbrella dance had aired on national television
At Temple City High School, as a scholar athlete, she competed in dance, tennis, and swimming.
In 1997, Congressman David Dreier recognized Ling for her community service at the local hospital. At age 16, after nine years of playing the piano, Ling graduated from the Royal Board of Music.
At University of California, Los Angeles, Ling majored in biomedical chemical engineering. Ling has starred in over 20 independent films and had numerous television roles.
She made her television debut in 2003 on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and later starred in the recurring role of Kim Tao on National Broadcasting Company"s critically acclaimed Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.
She played Anna Wu on National Broadcasting Company"s Chuck for 3 seasons. Her other major guest and recurring roles on television include stints on House, Emergency, Grey"s Anatomy, The O.C. and The Deep End. In 2007, Ling competed in the martial arts competition Jackie Chan Disciples.
She was selected as a "Top Four Finalist" representing the United States. at the International Finalists tournament in China.
She was unable to compete in China because of her role on Chuck. In 2008, Ling voiced and filmed her first live action series for the video game Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3.
She was Treasurer of the Chemical Engineering Society, Vice President of the Engineering Society of University of California, Los Angeles, and honorary member of the Society of Women Engineers.