Jona Xiao, a petite 5ft 2 ½ (158.8 cm) Chinese-American actress, leverages her compact stature to deliver commanding performances that belie her height. Known for her role as Daisy in Hightown, Natalie in Being Mary Jane, and voicing the fierce warrior Namaari in Disney's Raya and the Last Dragon, Xiao's diminutive frame enhances her on-screen intensity and versatility.
- Born in Changsha, China, she grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, igniting her acting passion in middle school.
- Founded Career ACTivate to empower fellow actors in advancing their careers.