Chyler Leigh

Birth Name:

Chyler Leigh Potts

Birth Place:

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Profession

Actress, Producer, Soundtrack, Director

Co-founded the organization Create Change to help create a platform for activists to create social change
Married actor Nathan West in 2002
Started modeling at a young age, when she was in the eighth grade
Quote: "I can change my appearance by doing simple things․ People ask, 'What's your ethnicity? Are you part Asian? I can't figure you out․' That gives me range with the roles I play․"
Quote: "I have a really big heart for young women - having been one - when there aren't a lot of good examples for young women․ Yes, I do strive to be someone young women can look up to․ It is important to find worth in yourself․"
Quote: "(On staying grounded as an actress) "You can't take yourself and all of this too seriously because then it just thwarts everything․""
Best known for her role in the series "Grey's Anatomy" and "Supergirl․"

2000Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Series - Young Ensemble:Nominated
2008Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated

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