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Jona Xiao

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Jona Xiao
“Raya and the Last Dragon” takes us on an exciting, epic journey to the fantasy world of Kumandra, where humans and dragons lived together long ago in harmony. But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, that same evil has returned and it’s up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the legendary last dragon to restore the fractured land and its divided people. However, along her journey, she’ll learn that it’ll take more than a dragon to save the world—it’s going to take trust and teamwork as well.
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First-generation Chinese-American actress Jona Xiao has quickly become "one to watch" in the entertainment industry, portraying dynamic characters in some of the most talked-about projects in film and television. Jona has solidified her ability to bring characters to life in the comedic world, while seamlessly tapping into her range in dramatic projects.

In 2021 Jona can be seen as Daisy in Starz's critically acclaimed crime drama series, "Hightown". Executive Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the series follows one woman's journey (Monica Raymund) to sobriety, intertwined with an unfolding murder investigation. An integral addition to the storyline, Jona shines as the bubby yet edgy Daisy, opposite Luis Guzman. Daisy proves she can handle herself in any situation. "Hightown" is slated to debut season 2 on October 17, 2021.

Jona also recently starred as the supervillain Rainbow Raider in The CW's "The Flash," and starred as Shen May in Netflix's "Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness".

In March 2021, Jona lent a powerful voice as Young Namaari in Disney's fantasy action- adventure animated film "Raya and the Last Dragon" (Disney+).

Her previous film credits include "Gifted" for Fox Searchlight Pictures opposite Chris Evans, Jenny Slate, and Octavia Spencer, "Spider-Man: Homecoming" (Columbia Pictures) and "Keeping Up with the Joneses" (Twentieth Century Fox) alongside Gal Gadot, Zach Galifianakis, and Jon Hamm.

Over the years, Jona has appeared in top television series including recurring on BET's "Being Mary Jane" as Natalie Wu and recurring on AMC's critically acclaimed series "Halt and Catch Fire" as Julie Yang, the first female coder on Team Mutiny. Other TV credits include: "Bones," "Trophy Wife," and "Rizzoli & Isles."

Jona grew up in St. Louis, Missouri where she began acting in middle school. While performing was always one of Jona's greatest passions, she also loved sports and in high school was an Academic All-American and All-State lacrosse player. When not on set, Jona taps back into her love of sports, bringing her known competitive edge. She was a quarterback on the National US Women's flag football prelim roster. She's also a dodgeball player and an avid board game enthusiast. Jona is incredibly passionate about helping others succeed, leading her to build Career ACTivate, a company that has helped thousands of actors get great reps and book more work.
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Gifted premiere
Jona Xiao as Rainbow Raider 2.0 on CW’s The Flash
Jon Hamm and Jona Xiao in KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES
Hightown Season 2 Premiere
Zach Galifianakis and Jona Xiao in KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES
Gabrielle Union and Jona Xiao on BEING MARY JANE
Lara Everly and Jona Xiao in 2 Broke Girls (2011)
Victoria Justice, Jona Xiao, Lainey Lipson, and Sloane Avery in Victorious (2010)
Kat Dennings, Lara Everly, Jona Xiao, and Angela Giarratana in 2 Broke Girls (2011)
Hightown Season 2
Jona Xiao
Jona Xiao

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Jesse L. Martin, Danielle Panabaker, Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, and Carlos Valdes in The Flash (2014)
The Flash
7.6
TV Series
  • Carrie Bates
  • Rainbow Raider
Alan Tudyk, Benedict Wong, Gemma Chan, Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina, Thalia Tran, and Izaac Wang in Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)
Raya and the Last Dragon
7.3
  • Young Namaari(voice)
  • 2021
James Badge Dale, Amaury Nolasco, Dohn Norwood, Monica Raymund, Atkins Estimond, and Riley Voelkel in Hightown (2020)
Hightown
6.8
TV Series
  • Daisy
Chris Evans and Mckenna Grace in Gifted (2017)
Gifted
7.6
  • Lijuan
  • 2017

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Actress

  • The Glory (2022)
    The Glory
  • Shemar Moore in S.W.A.T. (2017)
    S.W.A.T.
  • Fête (2022)
    Fête
  • James Badge Dale, Amaury Nolasco, Dohn Norwood, Monica Raymund, Atkins Estimond, and Riley Voelkel in Hightown (2020)
    Hightown
  • Nick Apostolides in Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness (2021)
    Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness
    • (voice)
  • Jesse L. Martin, Danielle Panabaker, Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, and Carlos Valdes in The Flash (2014)
    The Flash
  • Alan Tudyk, Benedict Wong, Gemma Chan, Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina, Thalia Tran, and Izaac Wang in Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)
    Raya and the Last Dragon
    • (voice)
  • Danielle Dallas Roosa and Gavin Leatherwood in APPyness (2020)
    APPyness
  • Jung Jinyoung and Ji Soo in My First First Love (2019)
    My First First Love
  • Short Circuit (2018)
    Short Circuit
    • (voice)
  • Pickle's Horror Show (2019)
    Pickle's Horror Show
  • Flavors of Youth (2018)
    Flavors of Youth
  • Chris Evans and Mckenna Grace in Gifted (2017)
    Gifted
  • Gabrielle Union in Being Mary Jane (2013)
    Being Mary Jane
  • Isla Fisher, Zach Galifianakis, Jon Hamm, and Gal Gadot in Keeping Up with the Joneses (2016)
    Keeping Up with the Joneses

Producer

  • Hello Herman (2012)
    Hello Herman
  • A Beer Tale (2012)
    A Beer Tale

Director

  • Female Vampires Online (2011)
    Female Vampires Online

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Season 2 - Official Trailer
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Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness (Home Ent. Trailer)
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Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness (Home Ent. Trailer)
Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness: Season 1 (Spanish/Spain Trailer 1 Subtitled)
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Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness: Season 1 (Spanish/Spain Trailer 1 Subtitled)
Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness: Season 1 (French Trailer 1 Subtitled)
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Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness: Season 1 (French Trailer 1 Subtitled)
Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness: Season 1 (Dutch Trailer 1 Subtitled)
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Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness: Season 1 (Dutch Trailer 1 Subtitled)
Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness: Season 1
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Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness: Season 1
Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness: Season 1 (Latin America Market Trailer 1 Subtitled)
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Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness: Season 1 (Latin America Market Trailer 1 Subtitled)
Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness: Season 1 (German Trailer 1 Subtitled)
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Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness: Season 1 (German Trailer 1 Subtitled)
Hightown: Season 2 Announcement
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Hightown: Season 2 Announcement

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    Choosing the Right Mate Before the First Date (Primary Reader) Dreamscope Enterprises (2006) St. Louis, MO

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