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Brianne Tju

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Brianne Tju
Tju in 2019
Born
OccupationActress
Years active2007–present
RelativesHaley Tju (sister)

Brianne Tju (/ˈ/) 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

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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

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Film

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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

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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

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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

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  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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