The gifted Jackie Chung, finest identified for her position as Laurel within the hit Amazon sequence The Summer time I Turned Fairly, returns because the beloved, steadfast mom of Stomach and Steven within the extremely anticipated third and remaining season. Premiering July 16 on Prime Video, the present’s return is a significant second for followers—however for Chung, saying goodbye is “bittersweet.”
Congrats on every thing. The Summer time I Turned Fairly is a large hit. How does it really feel to be a part of one thing that’s so cherished?
“Oh, it feels so lovely. I feel like I meet fans around the world, and they’re always just so excited and positive and passionate. It’s really lovely to see.”
And now we’re at first of the ultimate season. How does that include emotions of letting go, whereas additionally having this enormous launch popping out?
“Honestly, I’m excited to watch the whole thing with everyone and feel all the feelings. [laughs] Because I’ve been seeing my cast as we’ve been doing prep and revisiting the characters. It’s been really lovely. I don’t feel like I’m letting anyone go yet. It’s really after the dust has settled. Probably after the last episode, when you realize, ‘Oh, okay, I don’t need to go back to the beach and film something else.’ I’m going to see how I feel when the last episode airs.”
You’ve been doing the press circuit and the glam that comes with that. Is {that a} enjoyable a part of the job for you, to get within the hair and make-up?
“Oh, yes. I think it’s super fun. I love getting dressed up, but I’m very casual in my day-to-day life. I have two kids, so I never wear white! I pretty much avoid anything that can get dirty. When I go out with friends, I wear so much jewelry because I don’t wear it every day. [laughs] It’s been lovely having a team to do my hair and my makeup because it’s not something I do in my everyday life.”
Rikers Brothers Are there any merchandise that you just used on set the you want? The issues that you just depend on to take you from work again to your regular life?
“A good makeup remover is key! When we’re filming, it’s long days with a lot of makeup on your face. I generally don’t wear any makeup, so I like to wash it all away when the day is done.”
I’m assuming they’re fairly good about sunscreen on set since you might be filming on the seaside?
“Oh, yes! We always have sunscreen on. Always. You also don’t want to be one color at the start of the season and then a few shades darker by the end.”
That is sensible. Do you’ve got anything that you just’re trying ahead to this summer season?
“I’m just looking forward to spending good time with my family. We’re trying to get a trip somewhere. This is unrelated, but we’re waiting and seeing because my dog is sick, so we haven’t made any plans yet. I’m hoping we can travel somewhere. We can drive to bring him maybe for a—I don’t want to say one last swim, but yes, spending time with him is a top priority for me.”
