Tina Cohen-Chang is a
fictional character from the
Fox musical comedy-drama series
Glee. The character is portrayed by actress
Jenna Ushkowitz, and has appeared in
Glee from its
pilot episode, first broadcast on May 19, 2009. Tina was developed by
Glee creators
Ryan Murphy,
Brad Falchuk and
Ian Brennan. Initially, she is a shy and insecure performer with a fake stutter, and member of the
glee club at the fictional William McKinley High School in
Lima, Ohio, where the show is set. As the series progressed, she become more independent and confident. She changes to a sassy and outspoken person starting in the fourth season premiere, which become her permanent personality for the rest of the series.