Brianne Tju

Brianne Tju
Tju in 2019
Born
Chino Hills, California, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active2007–present
RelativesHaley Tju (sister)

Brianne Tju (/ˈtʃuː/) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Riley Marra in the MTV series Scream (2015), Alex Portnoy in the Hulu series Light as a Feather (2018–2019), Alexa in 47 Meters Down: Uncaged (2019), and Margot in I Know What You Did Last Summer (2021).

Life and career

Tju was born and raised in Chino Hills, California.[1] She graduated from Ruben S. Ayala High School and currently undergoes her studies at the California State University, Fullerton.[2] She is the older sister of actress Haley Tju.[1] She is of Chinese and Indonesian heritage.[3]

In 2007, Tju made her television acting debut in the Disney Channel series Cory in the House. Following on from her first role, Tju won other roles on a variety of TV shows and films including Liv and Maddie, Pass the Light, Grey's Anatomy, A.P. Bio and 9-1-1.

In 2015, Tju starred in the recurring role of Riley Marra on the MTV slasher television series Scream.[4]

On June 4, 2018, it was announced that Tju had been cast in the series regular role of Alex Portnoy on the Hulu series Light as a Feather.[5]

Tju co-starred in the survival horror film 47 Meters Down: Uncaged, which was released in theaters on August 16, 2019.[6][7]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2015 Pass the Light Mary Jane
2019 47 Meters Down: Uncaged Alexa
2022 Unhuman Ever
Gone in the Night Greta
Three Months Dara
2024 Uglies Shay

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2007–2008 Cory in the House Haley Recurring role (season 2); 5 episodes
2010 Sons of Tucson Robin Episode: "The Debate Trip"
2010–2011 Make It or Break It Genji Cho Recurring role (seasons 1–2); 4 episodes
2011 The Haunting Hour: The Series Jessica Chen Episode: "Bad Feng Shui"
2012 So Random! Cassy 2 episodes
2013 Save Me Riley 3 episodes
2013–2014 See Dad Run Taylor Recurring role (seasons 2–3); 7 episodes
2014–2016 Liv and Maddie Alex Recurring role (seasons 2–3); 4 episodes
2015 The Thundermans Joanie Episode: "It’s Not What You Link"
Scream Riley Marra 3 episodes
2016 Grey's Anatomy Stacy Episode: "Trigger Happy"
2017 Famous in Love Xu YiFei 2 episodes
Life After First Failure Jasmine Main role
2018 9-1-1 Hannah Episode: "Worst Day Ever"
A.P. Bio Dallas Episode: "Drenching Dallas"
2018–2019 Light as a Feather Alex Portnoy Main role
2019 iZombie Amy Episode: "Death Moves Pretty Fast"
2020 Chicago PD Mira Davis Episode: "I Was Here"
2021 I Know What You Did Last Summer Margot Main role
2022 High School Ali Main role

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Refs
2019 Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Digital Daytime Drama Series Light as a Feather Nominated [8]
2020 Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Principal Performance in a Daytime Program Light as a Feather Nominated [9]

References

  1. ^ a b Makena, Gera (October 12, 2018). "Brianne Tju Discusses 'Light as a Feather,' Her Sister Haley Tju & Why She'll Never Stop Acting (Exclusive Q&A)". HerCampus. Archived from the original on November 28, 2020. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  2. ^ "Exclusive Interview: Pop-Culturalist Chats with Light as a Feather's Brianne Tju". Pop Culturalist. October 11, 2018. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  3. ^ "Get to Know Haley Tju from Nickelodeon's 'Bella and the Bulldogs'". March 10, 2015.
  4. ^ Ristau, Reece (June 15, 2015). "MTV's 'Scream' Cast Talks 'Gorier, Darker' Show, Mixing Comedy and Horror". Variety. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  5. ^ Pedersen, Erik (June 4, 2018). "'Light As A Feather' Cast Set: Liana Liberato, Haley Ramm, Peyton List, Others Join netflix Stranger things & AwesomenessTV Drama". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  6. ^ Vlessing, Etan (December 10, 2018). "Nia Long, Corinne Foxx Topline '47 Meters Down' Sequel". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  7. ^ "Byron Allen's Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures Announces Cast For "47 Meters Down" Sequel". Entertainment Studios. December 10, 2018. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  8. ^ Pedersen, Erik (March 20, 2019). "Daytime Emmy Nominations: 'Days Of Our Lives' Leads Programs & CBS Tops Networks". Deadline. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  9. ^ Hipes, Patrick (May 21, 2020). "Daytime Emmy Nominations: 'General Hospital', 'Sesame Street', 'The View' Top List; CBS, Amazon Prime Lead Networks". Deadline. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
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