Won Best Lead Actress at the Los Angeles Out Fest Film Festival in 2008 for her performance in "The New Twenty․"
Started taking dance classes when she was 3 years old
Quote: "I am an actress, not an Asian actress․ I'm an actress first, who happens to be Asian American․ This does not limit my ability, nor should it limit my chances to play any character․"
One of her most recognizable roles is in "Bring It On" as the mean-natured cheerleader Whitney
Her first leading role was in the acclaimed independent feature film "The New Twenty․"
Proficient in kickboxing and performing mixed martial arts
Studied contemporary, lyrical, jazz, ballet, modern and hip-hop dance
Awards
2001MTV Movie Award-Best Dance Sequence:nominated
2008Outfest Achievement Award-Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film:winner