Lola Tung as Belly Conklin: Complete 2025 Guide
Everything about the actress who plays Isabel “Belly” Conklin in The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 – including height, age, career, and exclusive character insights.
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Lola Tung: Biography & Career
Lola Tung was born and raised in New York City to a Chinese-American father and Swedish-American mother, giving her a mixed cultural heritage. She developed a passion for performing arts at a young age and attended the prestigious Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts.
In 2021, Tung landed her breakthrough role as Isabel “Belly” Conklin in Amazon Prime’s adaptation of Jenny Han’s bestselling novel series “The Summer I Turned Pretty” after an open casting call. The show’s premiere quickly solidified her as a rising star in the industry.
| Full Name | Lola Marie Tung |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | October 28, 2002 (age 22) |
| Place of Birth | New York City, New York |
| Height | 5’6″ (168 cm) |
| Weight | 121 lbs (55 kg) |
| Ethnicity | Chinese-Swedish-American (Wasian) |
| Education | LaGuardia High School (Drama) |
| Breakout Role | Belly Conklin in The Summer I Turned Pretty (2022) |
Belly Conklin: Character Analysis
Character Basics
- Full Name: Isabel Susannah Conklin
- Seasons: 1-3 (Main Character)
- Love Interests: Conrad Fisher & Jeremiah Fisher
- Family: Laurel (mother), Steven (brother)
- Best Friend: Taylor Jewel
Personality Traits
- Introspective and observant
- Emotionally vulnerable but resilient
- Grows from naive teen to mature young woman
- Struggles with self-identity and confidence
Belly’s Evolution Through Seasons
Season 1: The Awakening
Belly transforms from the “little girl” the Fisher brothers remember into a young woman coming into her own. She navigates first loves and the complexities of friendship.
Season 2: Heartbreak & Growth
Following Susannah’s death and romantic disappointments, Belly develops greater emotional maturity while grappling with grief and complicated relationships.
Season 3: Coming Into Her Own
Now in college, Belly makes definitive choices about her future, relationships, and identity separate from the summer house and the Fisher family dynamics. The season explores her journey to emotional self-sufficiency and secure attachment.
Lola Tung in TSITP Season 3
Note: Contains mild spoilers from Jenny Han’s “We’ll Always Have Summer”
What to Expect from Belly in Season 3
Season 3 follows Belly’s college years at Finch University, where she continues to navigate her complicated relationships with Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher while establishing her own identity separate from the summer house dynamics. In an interview with Variety, Lola Tung mentioned undertaking significant emotional preparation for this season, noting, “Belly goes through her most mature journey yet.”
Key Story Arcs:
- Emotional fallout from Season 2’s love triangle resolution
- Navigating long-distance relationships in college
- Career aspirations and personal growth
- Final decisions about her future and relationships
Critical Moments
- Library confrontation scene (Episode 4)
- Beach house finale (Episode 8)
- Graduation decision (Episode 10)
- Series finale resolution (Episode 11)
Behind the Scenes
- Lola’s chemistry reads with both Fisher actors
- Filming at actual college locations
- Emotional preparation for key scenes
- Working with author Jenny Han on character development
Frequently Asked Questions
Lola Tung is 5 feet 6 inches tall (168 cm). This makes her slightly taller than both Gavin Casalegno (Jeremiah) and Christopher Briney (Conrad) in certain scenes, though camera angles often minimize the height difference.
Lola Tung is of mixed ethnicity—her father is Chinese-American and her mother is Swedish-American. This makes her “Wasian” (White and Asian), a term she has acknowledged in interviews.
Lola was 19 years old when she began filming Season 1 of The Summer I Turned Pretty in 2021. She turned 20 during production.
While there has been much speculation about off-screen romances between cast members, Lola has kept her personal life private. She has stated in interviews that the cast is “like a family” but has not confirmed any romantic relationships with co-stars.
Besides TSITP, Lola starred in the Netflix original film “The Last Summer” (2023) and has made guest appearances on several talk shows. She is rumored to be considering theater roles after TSITP concludes.
Last Updated: August 27, 2025 | Next Update: September 15, 2025