Emily Chang, 1980
Writers · August 3, 1980
Emily Chang
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Emily Chang is 45 years old, born August 3, 1980 in United States · Leo.
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About
Emily Chang played Ivy on The Vampire Diaries and became known for a 2012 Ruffles commercial. Born August 3, 1980, in the US, she works as an actress and screenwriter. Her Leo energy channels intensity into character work across TV and commercial spaces.
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Biography
Emily Chang is an American actress and screenwriter born August 3, 1980. She is best known for her recurring role as Ivy on the supernatural drama The Vampire Diaries, where she became a recognizable face in the show's vampire mythology. Beyond series work, Chang gained mainstream visibility through a 2012 commercial for Ruffles potato chips, where she delivered the now-iconic "Ba-zing!" catchphrase that became a minor pop-culture moment. As a Leo born in early August, Chang embodies the sign's natural charisma and boldness—traits that translate into her screen presence across both episodic television and branded content. Her dual occupation as screenwriter and actor reflects a creative versatility common among performers who develop their own material. Based in the US, Chang has built her career in American television and commercial media.
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Trivia
- Chang's "Ba-zing!" delivery in the 2012 Ruffles ad became a quotable moment that outlasted most commercial tie-ins.
- She worked on The Vampire Diaries during the show's peak popularity in the early 2010s supernatural TV boom.
- Her credits span both acting and screenwriting, a dual skill set that positions her across on-screen and behind-camera roles.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan Wang
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Frequently asked
- How old is Emily Chang?
- Emily Chang is 45 years old (born August 3, 1980).
- When is Emily Chang's birthday?
- Emily Chang was born on August 3, 1980.
- What is Emily Chang's zodiac sign?
- Emily Chang is a Leo, born August 3, 1980.
- What is Emily Chang's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Emily Chang was born in 1980, the year of the Metal Monkey.
- Where is Emily Chang from?
- Emily Chang is from United States.
- What does Emily Chang do?
- Emily Chang is a writer.
- Is Emily Chang still alive?
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