Annie Lee was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, where she first developed an interest in acting at the tender age of nine. She then pursued her passion by studying at UCLA's Young Performer's Workshop, a renowned institution for nurturing young talent.
During her high school years, Annie worked towards a career in the medical field, but fate had other plans, and she was soon scouted for modeling, print work, runway, commercials, and music videos. This early exposure to the entertainment industry laid the foundation for her future endeavors.
As she entered college, Annie rediscovered her love for performing through Children's Theatre, and she went on to train with some of the most respected acting coaches in Hollywood, including Brian Reise, David Kagen, Catlin Adams, and Doug Warhit.
Upon graduating with a Bachelor of Arts from UCLA, Annie began to tackle the production and distribution side of the entertainment industry, working with companies like First Look Pictures and producers such as Doug Claybourne, who is known for his work on films like North Country and The Fast and the Furious.
Simultaneously, Annie continued to pursue her acting career, appearing in a Christian film titled "Rose of Sharon," directed by Elliot Hong. The film, which was shot on location in Israel, is set to be released in Korea in April 2006 and later in the US. Her feature film debut was in "Close Call," which was released in the US in April 2004.
As a filmmaker, Annie produced a short film titled "Tomato and Eggs" in 2002, directed by Shawn Chou and starring Lisa Lu, Michelle Krusiec, Keiko Agena, and Sab Shimono. The film won the Audience Award for Best Asian-American Short Film at the Big Bear Film Festival.
In recent years, Annie has been keeping busy with a variety of projects, including acting, producing, and coaching children at the LA Performing Arts Center. She has also volunteered at the Korean Youth Community Center's Teen Theatre department and is a member of the award-winning Lodestone Theatre Ensemble.
As an entrepreneur, Annie owns a retail clothing store called CHIC Collection, and she continues to study the craft of acting and filmmaking. With a strong passion for films, Annie aspires to become a producer and director in the future.
