Lola Tung
Biography
Lola Tung is an American actress best known for playing Isabel “Belly” Conklin in the romantic coming-of-age television series The Summer I Turned Pretty. Her performance as Belly brought her international recognition and established her as one of the emerging young actresses in American television.
Early Life and Education
Lola Tung was born on October 28, 2002, in New York City, New York, USA. She developed an interest in acting and performing while growing up and participated in school and theatrical activities.
Tung attended LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City. She later studied at Carnegie Mellon University, where she pursued a degree in drama. Her acting career began to develop while she was still a student.
Acting Career
Tung made her professional screen debut with The Summer I Turned Pretty in 2022. Based on the bestselling novel trilogy by Jenny Han, the series follows Belly Conklin as she grows from adolescence into young adulthood while navigating friendship, family, love, and heartbreak.
Tung was cast as Belly, the central character of the series. The role became her breakthrough performance, and she quickly gained a large international following.
Her portrayal of Belly combines the character's youthful optimism with the uncertainty and emotional complexity of growing up. Throughout the series, Belly experiences changing relationships with brothers Conrad Fisher and Jeremiah Fisher, making the romantic triangle one of the central elements of the story.
The Summer I Turned Pretty
The series premiered in 2022 and became one of Tung's most important career achievements. Her performance placed her at the center of the show's emotional storyline.
The series explores first love, friendship, family relationships, personal growth, and the transition from adolescence to adulthood. Tung's portrayal of Belly helped make the character one of the most recognizable young protagonists in contemporary streaming television.
She continued in the role through the show's subsequent seasons, further developing Belly as she faced increasingly complicated romantic and personal decisions.
Other Work
Following the success of The Summer I Turned Pretty, Tung's popularity expanded beyond the series itself. She became involved in promotional events, interviews, fashion appearances, and other entertainment projects.
Her growing profile has positioned her among a new generation of young actors who gained widespread recognition through streaming television.
Personal Interests and Public Image
Tung has maintained a relatively private personal life while building her professional career. Her public profile has largely been shaped by her acting work and her association with The Summer I Turned Pretty.
She has also attracted attention for her fashion appearances and her involvement in projects connected to young audiences and contemporary popular culture.
Selected Filmography
- The Summer I Turned Pretty (2022–2025) – Isabel “Belly” Conklin
Recognition
Lola Tung's breakthrough as Belly Conklin established her as a prominent young actress in streaming television. The popularity of The Summer I Turned Pretty introduced her to audiences internationally and provided her with a strong foundation for future work in film and television.
