Ellen Wong
Actress · Since 2009
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A Canadian actress born in Scarborough, Ontario, Ellen Wong is best known for a scene-stealing role in a cult favorite. She played Knives Chau, Scott's besotted teenage girlfriend, in Edgar Wright's 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' (2010), and reprised the part in the animated 'Scott Pilgrim Takes Off'. She later appeared in the wrestling series 'GLOW'. A bright, energetic performer, she has carved out memorable roles in offbeat, ensemble-driven projects across film and streaming television.
Ellen Wong
Actress · Since 2009
10 Movies · 8 Series
A Canadian actress born in Scarborough, Ontario, Ellen Wong is best known for a scene-stealing role in a cult favorite. She played Knives Chau, Scott's besotted teenage girlfriend, in Edgar Wright's 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' (2010), and reprised the part in the animated 'Scott Pilgrim Takes Off'. She later appeared in the wrestling series 'GLOW'. A bright, energetic performer, she has carved out memorable roles in offbeat, ensemble-driven projects across film and streaming television.
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Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice
Trudy
2026
Beacon 23
Iris
2024Season 2
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off
Knives Chau (voice) · 8 episodes
2023–
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Rachel Spence
2021
Film Fest
Amy
2020
In the Life of Music
Hope
2019
GLOW
Jenny Chey · 30 episodes
2017–
Dark Matter
Misaki Han-Shireikan
2017Season 3
The Circle
Renata
2017
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Ellen Wong and where are they from?
Ellen Wong is 41 years old, born on May 31, 1985 in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada.
What are the most famous roles of Ellen Wong?
Ellen Wong is best known for roles in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, The Circle, The Void.
How many movies has Ellen Wong been in?
Over a 16-year career (since 2010), Ellen Wong has appeared in 10 movies and 8 TV shows.
What was Ellen Wong's first movie?
The career of Ellen Wong began with Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010).
What is Ellen Wong's most recent movie or series?
Ellen Wong's most recent release is Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice, which premiered on March 14, 2026.
What TV shows has Ellen Wong appeared in?
On television, Ellen Wong has appeared in Castle, Dark Matter, GLOW, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.
Ellen Wong
1985-05-31 · Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Ellen Wong is a prominent Canadian actress best known for playing Knives Chau in the cult classic film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and its animated spin-off Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. She is of Cambodian and Chinese descent, she has built a versatile career across both film and television.
She is easily recognized for her standout television roles, including the whip-smart and loyal best friend Jill "Mouse" Chen in The CW's The Carrie Diaries, and the pop-culture-obsessed wrestler Jenny Chey ("Fortune Cookie") in the hit Netflix series GLOW. An accomplished martial artist with training in WTF Taekwondo, she frequently performs her own intense fight choreography