Jon M. Chu is a talented filmmaker of Chinese and Taiwanese descent. He is known for his films such as Step 2: The Streets, The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers, Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, Step Up: Revolution, GI Joe: Vengeance, Justin Bieber’s Faith, Step Up: All In, Jem and the Holograms, now you see me 2 and crazy rich asians . Jon has won the Princess Grace Award, the DoreSchary Award and the Jack Nicholson Directing Award. He has over 800,000 followers on Twitter, over 400,000 followers on Instagram and over 30 million views on his YouTube channel.

Born name

Jonathan Murray Chu

nickname

Jon M. Chu

Sun sign

Scorpio

Place of birth

Palo Alto, California, USA

Residence

Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

nationality

training

Jon M. Chu attended Pinewood School in Los Altos through 12th grade. He later attended the USC School of Cinema-Television in Los Angeles, California.

occupation

filmmakers

family

• Father – Lawrence Chu (chef, owner of Chef Chus )
• Mutter – Ruth Chu (Interview by Chef Chus )
• Siblings – Larry Chu Jr. (Older Brother), Christina Chu (Older Sister), Jennifer Chu (Older Sister), Howard Chu (Older Brother)

Manager

Jon M. Chu is managed by William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, Talent and Literary Agency, Beverly Hills, California, USA.

To build

Average

Height

5 feet 10 inches or 178 cm

weight

74 kg

girlfriend/spouse

Jon M. Chu dated –

1. Kristin Hodge – Jon has been in a long-term relationship with his girlfriend, graphic designer Kristin Hodge. The couple tied the knot on July 27, 2018 with family and friends in Napa Valley. They have a daughter named Willow Amelia Chu (born July 16, 2017).

race/ethnicity

Asian

He is of Chinese descent on his father’s side and Taiwanese descent on his mother’s side.

hair colour

Black (natural)

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

Square jawline

brand promotion

Jon M. Chu has not yet endorsed a brand.

Known for

• Directed many commercially successful films and series including Step Up 2: The Streets (2008), Step Up 3D (2010), The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers (2010-2011), Justin Bieber Never Say Never (2011), Start the Revolution (2012), GI Joe: Vengeance (2013), Justin Bieber’s Faith (2013), Step Up: All In (2014), Jem and the Holograms (2015), Now You See Me 2 (2016) and Crazy Rich Asians (2018)

First TV show

In 2008, he made his first TV show appearance on the talk show, Up Close with Carrie Keagan .

Jon M. Chu favorite things

• Spots In Singapore – Gardens by the Bay, Raffles Hotel, Merlion

Jon M. That Facts

1. He grew up in Los Altos, California.
2. During his school years he was the president of the student body.
3. He was an active kid and learned to tap dance at the local San Juan School of Dance.
4. Growing up, he also took piano, drums, saxophone, violin and guitar lessons.
5. He was discovered by Steven Spielberg, who recognized his talent after seeing his short film. When the kids are gone
6. He has won the Princess Grace Award, Dore Schary Award, Jack Nicholson Director’s Award and was an award winner of the IFP/West Project.
7. Some of his projects as a producer include Dance Camp (2016), Jem and the Holograms (2015), Step Up All In (2014), Today Is The Day (2012), Start the Revolution (2012) and The Mystery of the Magic Pumpkin (2007 ).
8. His trademark as a filmmaker is that he likes to include dance sequences in his films.
9. In 2011, he won the “Digital Pioneer Award” at the International Emmy Awards and AdAge’s Vanguard Award for “Outstanding Web Series” for innovative content on his YouTube channel.
10. Follow Jon M. Chu on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.