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Constance Wu Biography

Birth Name:Constance Wu

Birth Place:Richmond, Virginia, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

Was named one of Time Magazine's "100 Most Influential People" in 2017
Was nominated for an Indie Series Award for best supporting actress - drama for "Eastsiders" in 2014
Studied at the Conservatory for Theatre Arts at the State University of New York, Purchase
Started out performing in local community theater before going on to attend the Lee Strasberg Institute in New York at the age of 16
Quote: "[On acting] "It seems like once you know your meaning and you know what you want to do, you’ll always know it․""
Best known for her role in the sitcom "Fresh Off the Boat․"
Turned down an acceptance into a graduate program in speech pathology at Columbia University

Awards

2014ISA-Best Supporting Actress - Drama: nominated
2015Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2015Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actress: nominated
2015INOCA TV-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2015TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Comedy: nominated
2016Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2016Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2016Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actress: nominated
2016ISA-Best Guest Actress - Drama: nominated
2016INOCA TV-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2016TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Comedy: nominated
2018Critics Choice Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2018DFCC-Best Actress: nominated
2018IFJA Award-Best Ensemble Acting: nominated
2018NBR Award-Best Ensemble: winner
2018OAFFC Award-Breakthrough Performance: nominated
2018WFCC Award-Best Screen Couple: nominated
2019Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2019Critics Choice Award-Best Actress in a Comedy: nominated
2019Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2019Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
2019Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture: nominated
2019OFTA Film Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2019Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2019Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2019Teen Choice Award-Choice Comedy Movie Actress: nominated
2019WFCC Award-Best Screen Couple: nominated