As it turns out, the successful series marks Lola Tung’s very first professional acting role ever.
The summer that Season 1 premiered, it quickly became the platform’s top show.
And, seemingly overnight, Tung turned into a star.
““I don’t really know why I auditioned,” she said.
“I think I was kind of like, ‘I’ll try this out.'”
Yet, stepping onto the stage was something that Tung could never forget.
She quickly realized that she wanted to pursue the dramatic arts further.
She was researching various universities when she came across the drama program at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh.
But never in her wildest dreams did she imagine that she’d be accepted into the school.
“And then I ended up getting in.”
Tung was ecstatic to be accepted into such an incredible program and couldn’t wait to get started.
Showing off your talent during this virtual showcase is how many of their students are recognized.
Her now-manager was intrigued by Tung’s senior showcase and wanted to submit her for professional acting roles.
In 2021, during her second semester at Carnegie Mellon University, she received an exciting phone call.
Soon after, she received a call to test for the lead role of Isabel “Belly” Conklin.
However, only a few minutes into the call, Tung learned she had booked the role.
Tung has also partnered with fashion brands to draw attention to some of these same issues.
Close connection to others is definitely something that the cast enjoyed while filming the series.
But is there a dream role out there that she’d love to snag?
It turns out, she eventually wants to return to her roots in live performance.
It also might include her next dream role.
“It was so magical, and the music is so beautiful,” Tung said of the show.
Who knows what the future holds for Lola Tung?
“I’m really focusing on season two at the moment,” Tung told 1883 Magazine.
“And we’ll see what happens next.”
