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Christina Chong is an international television and film actress who stars in the CBS series "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" as series regular 'La'an Noonien-Singh,' alongside Anson Mount and Rebecca Romijn. The series expanded on the iconic franchise, with six new crew members on the USS Enterprise, alongside its familiar trio of lead characters. The series returns for its second season in June and has already been picked up for a third season. Alongside acting, Christina is now following her musical passion with a debut EP titled "Twin Flames" releasing in August.

For Christina, the focus on equality and diversity in the Star Trek franchise leads back to her own personal journey in Hollywood. Christina is the proud daughter of a Chinese father who immigrated to the UK from Hong Kong and English mother. Her tireless work ethic stems from watching her father working low wage jobs in restaurants, often jobs only immigrants would be willing to take on, and her mother staying at home raising six children. She credits her ability to succeed in the arts to her mother, when despite living in government housing and raising her family on welfare, always managed to support Christina's dreams.

She began in the performing arts at three years old with dance and attended Italia Conti (the UK equivalent to world famous Juilliard) for high school. It was there she cultivated her musical theater and acting skills staring as 'Anita' in West Side Story in her graduation show, before moving to Germany to star in the European premier of the musical Aida, written by Elton John and Tim Rice. To further her career, she moved to New York to study at The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute. Soon after, she returned to London to pursue her acting career full time.

Her career has seen no bounds to what she can achieve. On the television side she can be seen in hit series such as Netflix's "Black Mirror," BBC America's "Doctor Who," Fox's "24: Live Another Day," "Halo: Nightfall" with Mike Colter, British crime drama "Line of Duty," and ITV's "Grace."

On the film side, she stars in Blockbuster hits such as Universal Pictures' "Johnny English Reborn," Warner Bros.' "Tom & Jerry: The Movie," which was nominated for 'The Family Movie of 2021' award at the People's Choice Awards, "Christmas Eve" with Cheryl Hines and Patrick Stewart, award winning independent feature "W.E." with Oscar Isaac, and "Legacy" with Idris Elba.

Christina's lifelong passion to release original music has emerged in the form of her debut EP titled Twin Flames (August 2023). Comprised of four original songs: "Twin Flames," "No Blame," "Can't Show Love," and "I Get to Choose," listeners are taken on a journey of passion, pain, healing, and self-love during and after a "twin flame" relationship; from meeting to breaking-up to the understanding of what happened, and ultimately finding happiness alone. For the production, Christina worked with Jake Gosling (Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendes, Shania Twain), NUUXS (Major Lazer, Diplo), and Matt Brettle (Cat Burns, Ardee) through record label Goldun Egg.

Christina has spent the last decade and half, rediscovering who she is in Hollywood both personally and professionally, working with life coach Michael James. She hopes to share her story of dealing with rejection, personal development, and overcoming adversity with the world. Aside from being in front of the camera, she is writing and producing, drawing from personal experiences to create content that gives hope and inspires.

Danny Walters was born on 1 June 1993 in Enfield, London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for EastEnders (1985), Broken Hearts (2012) and Our World War (2014).

Rish Shah was born in Enfield, London, England. He is known for Ms. Marvel (2022), Do Revenge (2022) and The Long Goodbye (2020).

Matt Di Angelo was born on 1 May 1987 in Enfield, London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for The Smoke (2014), EastEnders (1985) and Hustle (2004). He has been married to Sophia Perry since 4 September 2021. They have two children.

Emma Noakes is a an actress who trained at The Oxford School of Drama. She is known for Call The Midwife (2012), The Other Boleyn Girl (2008), The Salisbury Poisonings (2020) and Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators (2018). She has performed on stage at the RSC, Old Vic and Theatre Royal Haymarket.

Jessie grew up in Enfield, in north London, and -- after her parents divorced when she was three -- she and her older sister, Joanne, were brought up by their father, James, who now runs a pub in Essex. Just as Kat's grandmother, Mo, presides over the Slater family in EastEnders (1985), Jessie's late grandmother -- also called Jessie -- was a huge influence on her life and a maternal figure as she was growing up. Jessie lost her nan seven years ago, and both parents have now remarried. Her mother, Annette, has a third daughter, Danielle. Jessie left school when she was 15 and flitted from one job to another before moving to Portugal for seven months when she was 21 to work in a string of bars. On her return she decided to train as a professional make-up artist. She complete a two-year course at the College of East London and got a job with the Royal Shakespeare Company. But on her first day in the job she realised she'd much rather be on the stage than behind the scenes. After that day Jessie started secretly auditioning for acting courses. She got a recall from RADA, but didn't get in. She was accepted at the Poor School on the two-year course. It was during the evening so people could work during the day but as her job was evening work she had to quit. To get some money during the day she starting doing wig making. Soon after completing her course at the Poor School, Jessie got an audition for a small part in EastEnders (1985). Although she didn't get it, producers instantly thought of her for the new Slater family and gave her the part of Kat. She now lives in Epping in a flat (spookily it's Number 23 -- the same number as Kat's house in Albert Square). For now the only male in her life is her shih-tzu, Bailey, with whom she shares her new flat.

Tiana Benjamin was born on 5 October 1984 in Enfield, London, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005), EastEnders (1985) and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007).

James Blake was born on 26 September 1988 in Enfield, London, England, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for James Blake: Say What You Will (2021), Trap for Cinderella (2013) and Tales from the Borderlands (2014).

David was born on the 27th January in Enfield, North London, UK and was educated in and around Hertfordshire and North London. At the age of 18, David began his acting training at East 15 Acting School in East London. After a number of film and theatre roles, David was cast as one of the leading roles in BAFTA winning director, Martin Gooch's film "After Death", which won numerous awards at film festivals worldwide. Playing opposite Paul Freeman (Raiders of the Lost Ark, Hot Fuzz), Nick Moran (Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels) and Leslie Phillips (of "Carry On" fame), David was a late addition to the cast having been confirmed only the night before shooting commenced to replace another actor who had dropped out of filming due to sickness. He was subsequently cast in a number of other productions notable amongst these being as the leading role in romantic comedy "Art Ache".

Theatre credits include the title role in "A Picture of Dorian Gray", Benedick in Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" and Captain Phoebus in "The Hunchback of Notre Dame".

Prior to training as an actor, David served as a Rifleman in the British Army (Infantry, Army Reserves).

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Stand-in and bit player Alan Harris was born on May 28, 1938 in Enfield, Middlesex, London, England. Harris worked as a male model before going on to embark on a career in both films and television as an extra and stand-in. Alan not only appeared in several Star Wars movies in uncredited minor roles, but also was the stand-in for Anthony Daniels on both Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) as well as had the Boba Fett costume made around him and was Harrison Ford's body double frozen in carbonite for Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980). Harris died at age 81 on January 25, 2020 in England.

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Freya Ridings was born on 19 April 1994 in Enfield, London, England, UK. She is a music artist and actress, known for After (2019), Batwoman (2019) and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999).

Rebecca was born in Enfield, North London and went to Sylvia Young Theatre school from a young age. She then went onto study Drama at Middlesex University where she gained a BA Hons degree and later completed a post graduate course at drama school and has since never looked back. She lives in Highgate, North London.

Chloe Walker was born on 31 October 1993 in Enfield, Middlesex, London, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Law & Order: UK (2009) and The Ruby in the Smoke (2006).

As a child drew inspiration from Kate Bush, Marc Bolan, Donna Summer, Iggy Pop, and Serge Gainsbourg. Became one-half of the electronic, dance band, Goldfrapp. Together with music partner Will Gregory, composed scores for My Summer of Love (2004), and Nowhere Boy (2009).

James Eatock was born on 21 August 1977 in Enfield, Middlesex, London, England, UK. He is a writer and producer, known for Granny DJ, The Bloody Man (2020) and My Baby Cries (2022).

Alex Boxall was born on 5 August 1992 in Enfield, London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for The Halcyon (2017), The Sister (2020) and Masters of the Air (2024).

Marisa Warrington was born in 1973 in Enfield, London, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Winners & Losers (2011), Neighbours (1985) and Blue Heelers (1994).

Paul Clarvis was born on 9 April 1963 in Enfield, London, England, UK. He is a composer and actor, known for V for Vendetta (2005), The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015) and Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018).

Declan McKenna was born on 24 December 1998 in Enfield, North London, England, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for Declan McKenna: Humongous (2017), Declan McKenna: Brazil (2017) and The Drowning of Arthur Braxton (2021).

Ricky Boleto was born on 23 May 1985 in Enfield Town, London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for M.I.High (2007), Midlands Today (1964) and Celebrity Mastermind (2002). He has been married to Leah Gooding since September 2014.