Poppy Liu
Poppy Liu | |
|---|---|
| 柳波 | |
| Born | |
| Alma mater | Colgate University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Known for | Hacks (TV series) |
Poppy Liu (柳波) is a Chinese-American actress, activist and poet, known for her roles in the sitcoms Sunnyside and Hacks.
Early life and education
Liu was born in Xi'an, China. Her family moved to Minnesota when she was two while her father, an engineering professor, earned a second PhD. During this time, her mother attended night classes in computer programming and worked at hotels and McDonald's. The family moved back to China when Liu was 14, where they attended an American school in Shanghai. This is where Liu developed their early interest in performing, including in Chinese dance, ballet and theater.[1][2]
Liu attended Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, and majored in women's studies and theater.[3]
Career
After graduation, Liu founded the production company Collective Sex, with a focus on decolonizing storytelling and eliminating stigmas around sex and identity. In 2018, they debuted their short film Names of Women in New York City, which also toured across the country at college campuses and reproductive organizations. The film was made with an all-female crew and is based on a true abortion story.[3][4]
In 2019, Liu had a starring role in the NBC sitcom Sunnyside, which moved to Hulu after four episodes.[5] Liu has also had roles on New Amsterdam, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Better Call Saul.[6] She has a recurring role as the blackjack dealer to a wealthy comedian in the 2021 HBO Max sitcom Hacks,[7] and a recurring role as performer Double Dutch on the 2021 Paramount+ sitcom iCarly.[8]
Personal life
Liu is a doula and offers free services to women and transgender people of color. She identifies as queer and non-binary and uses she/they pronouns. [9] In 2019, The Advocate named Liu one of their "Champions of Pride."[10] In June 2022, Liu announced that she was expecting her first child while describing her 2015 abortion story and reaffirming the importance of reproductive justice. [11]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | New Amsterdam | Amy Chiang | 1 episode |
| 2018–2019 | Mercy Mistress | Mistress Yin | Main role, 9 episodes |
| 2019 | Law & Order: SVU | Hannah Berkowitz | 1 episode |
| 2019 | Sunnyside | Mei Lin | Main role, 11 episodes |
| 2020–2022 | Better Call Saul | Jo | 4 episodes |
| 2021–2022 | Hacks | Kiki | Recurring role, 8 episodes |
| 2021–2022 | iCarly | Double Dutch | 4 episodes |
| 2022 | Dollface | Lotus Dragon Bebe | 1 episode |
| 2022 | Tales of the Walking Dead | Amy | Episode: "Amy / Dr. Everett" |
| TBA | American Born Chinese | Princess Iron Fan | Upcoming series |
| TBA | Dead Ringers | Greta | Upcoming series |
References
- ^ "About". Poppy Liu. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ "More Poppy Liu, Please". PAPER. 2021-08-10. Retrieved 2022-06-12.
- ^ a b "Collective Healing | Colgate Magazine". 2019-05-16. Retrieved 2022-06-12.
- ^ Names of Women | short film, retrieved 2022-06-12
- ^ "Sunnyside's Joel Kim Booster & Poppy Liu Are Queering Up Comedy". Pride.com. October 29, 2019. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ "LGBTQ Actors of Color to Lead Panel on Diversity And Inclusion in Film". The Advocate. February 28, 2020. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ "HBO Max's 'Hacks': TV Review". Hollywood Reporter. May 12, 2021. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ "iCarly". ViacomCBS. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
- ^ "How Nonbinary 'Hacks' Star Poppy Liu's Star Rose in 2021". 8 December 2021.
- ^ Artavia, David (July 14, 2019). "Poppy Liu is Queer and Asian — Get Used to It!". The Advocate. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ "TLDR; I'm having a baby". 24 June 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
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