Alexandra Chando
An actress who mastered the demanding craft of playing twins, bringing distinct life and suspense to a popular teen drama series.
Born 1986 (age 40)·American actress·Birthday: July 28·Millennials
Biography
Alexandra Chando built her career on a foundation of daytime television, learning the rhythms of serial storytelling on 'As the World Turns'. But it was her leap to ABC Family's 'The Lying Game' that defined her, a role that required her to essentially perform a double act every episode. As both the earnest Emma and the privileged Sutton, Chando had to create two fully realized characters who could convincingly swap lives, a technical and emotional challenge she met with sharp clarity. Her work went beyond impersonation; she gave each sister a separate soul, making the audience invest in their individual fates. Since then, she has quietly expanded her scope, stepping behind the camera to direct, signaling a thoughtful evolution from a performer to a multifaceted storyteller in the industry.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Alexandra was born in 1986, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Alexandra Was Born
The biggest hits of 1986
#1 Movie
Top Gun
Best Picture
Platoon
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Alexandra's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1986Born
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1991Started school
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1999Became a teenager
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2002Could drive
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2004Could vote
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Turned 21
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2016Turned 30
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2026Turned 40
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed the dual lead roles of Emma Becker and Sutton Mercer for two seasons on ABC Family's 'The Lying Game'.
- Played the role of Maddie Coleman on the long-running CBS soap opera 'As the World Turns'.
- Made her directorial debut with episodes of the digital series 'The Bay'.
Did You Know?
She is a graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.
She is an advocate for animal welfare and has worked with various rescue organizations.
She is also a skilled dancer, having trained in ballet, jazz, and tap.
“Playing twins taught me to find the distinct rhythm in each character.”
