Born in Canada, she pursued acting at Canada's National Theatre School. Rising to fame with "Double Happiness," she gained international acclaim for her role as Cristina Yang on "Grey's Anatomy," earning a Golden Globe. Known for her versatility, she starred in "Sideways" and "Killing Eve," the latter earning her another Golden Globe and an Emmy nomination. A passionate advocate for diversity, she continues to break barriers in Hollywood while maintaining strong ties to her Korean heritage.