Jenna Ushkowitz Parents: Meet Brad Ushkowitz, Judi Ushkowitz
Matthew Wilson
Updated on January 07, 2026
Vampire Diaries actress Jenna Ushkowitz was adopted by her New York-based parents, Brad Ushkowitz, and Judi Ushkowitz.
Her adoptive mother Judi, used to work as a secretary, while her adoptive father, Brad had worked in the transport sector.
The couple had adopted Jenna at 3 months old. They also have an older son named Gregg.
Who Is Jenna Ushkowitz?
Jenna Ushkowitz is a South-Korean born American actress, singer, and podcast host, famous for starring as Tina Cohen-Chang in the popular musical TV series “Glee,” from 2009 to 2015.
Born on April 28, 1986, in Seoul, South Korea, Jenna is an adopted child of an American family.
She appeared in the Broadway musicals The King and I and Waitress, as well as other TV shows such as “The Vampire Diaries”, “Drop Dead Diva”, Sesame Street,” “MasterChef Junior”, Princess Power, Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Underground Rock Experience, Twin Sisters, The Right Girl, The Dinner Party, and many more.
As a singer, performed many songs on “Glee,” and in the “Glee Live! In Concert!” tour. She additionally co-hosts the podcast “Infinite Positivities,” where she talks about life, inspiration, and personal growth.
Jenna has also been part of the production teams for TV projects such as the documentary series “My Pet Tale” and the digital series “Broken Glass.”
Jenna also co-hosts the podcast And That’s What You Really Missed on iHeartRadio, with McHale.
