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Constance Wu

Birth Name:
Constance Wu
Birth Place:
Richmond, Virginia, United States
Profession
Actress, Soundtrack, Producer
Constance Wu

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
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