Christopher Chung (actor)

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Christopher Chung
Born
Christopher Patrick Chung

(1988-07-13) 13 July 1988 (age 37)
Occupation(s)Actor and singer
Years active2001–present
Spouse Frances Mayli McCann

Christopher Patrick Chung (born 13 July 1988) is an Australian actor and singer. He first gained prominence in 2013 when he appeared in series 9 of the British high school drama series Waterloo Road on BBC One, and became more widely known for his role as Roddy Ho in the Apple TV+ series Slow Horses from 2022 onwards.

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For his role in Slow Horses, Chung was nominated for the British Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actor. [1]

Early life and education

Christopher Patrick Chung[ citation needed ] was born on 13 July 1988 [2] to an Irish mother and a Malaysian Chinese father. His parents met while studying in London. [3] Chung grew up in Mount Eliza, a suburb of Melbourne. [4] He attended Padua College.

Chung first became interested in acting through a school production of Aladdin when he was in Year 6, starring opposite Sarah Reilly. He participated in acting workshops at St Martin's Youth Theatre and auditioned for singing competitions during his teen years. He began his studies at university, but withdrew. He was 21 when he decided to take an intensive course at the Ward Acting Studio in New York. He then moved to London in 2012. [5]

Career

Chung first gained prominence when he appeared in series 9 of Waterloo Road (2013–2014) on BBC One.[ citation needed ]

He plays Roddy Ho in the British series Slow Horses on Apple TV+ (2022–present), and starred in Steve McQueen's 2024 wartime drama film Blitz . [6]

Chung plays a leading role as the love interest, Harry, opposite Philippa Northeast as Sybylla, in the forthcoming Netflix historical drama series being made in South Australia, My Brilliant Career . [6]

Personal life

Chung married Scottish actress Frances Mayli McCann, first having a traditional Chinese ceremony in Melbourne in 2020, [7] followed by a western wedding in Glasgow, Scotland, in 2021. [8]

Acting credits

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006 Australian Idol ContestantSeason 4, Top 100
2009Memoirs of an AlienKindelBBC pilot, never aired
2011 Neighbours [9] Clay Lambert1 episode
2013–2014 Waterloo Road [10] [11] Archie WongSeason 9, 12 episodes
2020 Doctors Choi Minjun1 episode
2022–present Slow Horses [6] Roddy Ho23 episodes
2025 Doctor Who [12] Cassio1 episode
TBA My Brilliant Career [6] Harry

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2008Six Men's Health [13] Alex
2010I'll Meet You in New York [14] MaleShort film
Paranoia [13] Chan
2014Night BusChris
2019Secret SantaGlenShort film
2022Bus GirlMr BeauShort film
2023 Gods of Their Own Religion [15] C2
2024 Blitz [6] Fred
TBASandwich ManShort film
Post-production

Theatre

YearTitleRoleTheatre
2001 The King & I [13] Prince ChulalongkornPanorama Theatre Group
2004Fame [13] Lead vocalistPanorama Theatre Group
2005 Grease [9] RogerPanorama Theatre Group
2009Seasons of Excellence [13] Dr Jekyll / Mr HydeVCE
2011I Wish You a Boat/Almost Home [13] VariousWard Studio Company (Philadelphia)
2018 Heathers: The Musical [13] Kurt KellyThe Other Palace & Theatre Royal Haymarket
Romeo and Juliet ParisThe Globe Theatre

TV commercials

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009It's Your Future InitiativeSpokesmanProducer Australian Government
2010–2011Sky Movies HDGeekDirector Fredrik Bond

References

  1. ↑ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz7v48pxjp5o
  2. ↑ "Christopher Patrick's Instagram post: "30 cupcakes for turning 30 from my dear friend @sweetthingscakery..."". Instagram.com. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
  3. ↑ Yossman, KJ (2 December 2022). "'Slow Horses' Star Christopher Chung Teases Season 2, Future Projects". Variety. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  4. ↑ Jhoty, Ben (17 May 2022). "Chris Chung Is Ready To Redefine The Aussie Movie Star". Men's Health. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  5. ↑ Bunbury, Stephanie (14 December 2022). "How this Australian actor went from uni dropout to dream TV". Sydney Morning Herald . Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 Marsh, Walter (19 June 2025). "Netflix greenlights locally made My Brilliant Career series". InDaily . Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  7. ↑ Frances Mayli McCann (11 January 2020). "My big fat Chinese wedding🎎" . Retrieved 21 February 2023– via Instagram.
  8. ↑ Frances Mayli McCann (23 September 2021). "Mr and Mrs Chung" . Retrieved 21 February 2023– via Instagram.
  9. 1 2 "Christopher Chung Profile". The Mandy Network. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
  10. ↑ "Waterloo Road Series 9 Episode 1". BBC . Retrieved 6 September 2013.
  11. ↑ "Check Out Our New Pupils & Teachers For Series 9". Shed Media Scotland Ltd. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
  12. ↑ "Doctor Who season 2 - Christopher Chung joins the Whoniverse". BBC . Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  13. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Christopher Chung: Actor". New Faces Talent. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
  14. ↑ "I'll Meet You in New York". saumitramathur.com. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
  15. ↑ Gods of Their Own Religion at IMDb


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