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Kelly Hu was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. Her mother, Juanita Hu, worked as an engineering drafter, and her father, Herbert Hu, was both a salesman and exotic bird breeder. Following their divorce during her early years, Hu was raised primarily in Honolulu. She is a native Hawaiian of Chinese, English, and Hawaiian descent.
Hu attended Maʻemaʻe Elementary School and later went on to Kamehameha Schools, an institution known for educating Native Hawaiian children. From a young age, Hu expressed interest in the performing arts, including dancing, singing, and martial arts. Inspired by a cousin who was a successful model in Japan, she pursued a modeling career as a teenager.
Hu's breakthrough in the public eye came when she was crowned Miss Hawaii Teen USA, subsequently winning Miss Teen USA in 1985. She was the third person to hold the national title and notably became the first Asian American to win the pageant. In 1993, she added another title by winning Miss Hawaii USA.
Kelly Hu gained recognition in Japan and Italy through her modeling work. In Japan, she appeared in a popular advertisement for Philadelphia Brand cream cheese, in which she portrayed a schoolgirl named Kaori. These international modeling opportunities helped to further establish her in the entertainment industry.
Hu moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career in 1987. Her initial success came with guest appearances on television series such as Growing Pains, 21 Jump Street, Melrose Place, Tour of Duty, and Night Court. She gained more prominent TV roles soon after, including playing Dr. Rae Chang on the soap opera Sunset Beach and Michelle Chan in the police drama Nash Bridges.
Kelly Hu's film credits include roles in The Scorpion King, Cradle 2 the Grave, The Tournament, and the indie drama White Frog. On television, she had a recurring role as China White in the CW series Arrow, part of the Arrowverse franchise, as well as a guest role as Abigail Cho on Syfy’s Warehouse 13. She voiced Stacy Hirano in the acclaimed animated series Phineas and Ferb.
In 2004, Hu portrayed agent Mia Chen in the final episodes of the ABC drama Threat Matrix. She went on to star in several independent and feature films, including Underclassman with Nick Cannon, Americanese, Undoing, Devil’s Den, and Stiletto (2008). She also appeared in the psychological thriller Farmhouse.
In addition to live-action roles, Hu has made a name for herself as a voice artist. Her role as Stacy Hirano in Phineas and Ferb brought her widespread recognition among younger audiences. Through her voice work and TV guest spots, she has maintained a steady presence in the entertainment industry.
Kelly Hu has a well-known passion for poker. She has participated in several professional tournaments, including the World Poker Tour and the World Series of Poker. Despite public interest in her personal life, Hu remains unmarried. She has been previously linked in relationships with Gordon Gilbertson, Ahmad Ali Moussaui, and musician Mitch Allan, though none of these were publicly confirmed by Hu herself.
Kelly Hu has an estimated net worth of approximately $10 million, accumulated through her diverse career spanning modeling, film, television, and voice acting. Her verified Twitter account serves as a platform where she occasionally interacts with fans and promotes her work, indicating direct personal involvement.
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