Kaliko Kauahi | |
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Born | Lawai, Hawaii, U.S. |
Education | Loyola Marymount University |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2007–present |
Kaliko Kauahi is an American actress. She is known for her role as Sandra Kaluiokalani in NBC's comedy television series Superstore (2015–2021).[1][2] Additionally, she played the recurring role of Principal Kwan in the Disney Channel series Raven's Home (2018–2019) and has appeared on television programs such as Parks and Recreation.[1][3]
Early life
Kauahi was born and raised in Lawai Valley on Kaua'i, Hawai'i's south side.[4][5] She was a boarding student at Kamehameha Schools in Honolulu.[4] She attended Loyola Marymount University, studying communications and recording arts.[4][6]
Career
Kauahi enrolled in acting classes and began pursuing an acting career in her late 20s, saying: "It just took me that long to admit to myself that this is what I wanted to do and to get over the fear."[7] She first appeared in short films, and landed guest roles on television shows such as Modern Family (2011), Parks and Recreation (2013), The Big Bang Theory (2014), and Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2015).[5][1] In 2015, she was cast in the recurring role of Sandra on NBC's workplace sitcom Superstore.[8] On May 22, 2019, NBC announced she had been promoted to a series regular for season 5; she remained a series regular in the show’s sixth and final season.[9]
She portrayed Principal Kwan in the Disney Channel television series Raven's Home (2018–2019).[1]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2008 | Bad Mother's Handbook | Korean Lunch Guest | TV movie |
2009 | Tales from the Catholic Church of Elvis! | Obstetric Nurse/Calculus Teacher | |
2010 | Birds of a Feather | Female Japanese Tourist | TV movie |
2011 | Birds of a Feather | Hitomi | |
Hall Pass | Chief |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007 | Mystery ER | Dr. Christine Todd | Episode: "Bittersweet/Ring of Fire" |
Chuck | Angry Woman | Episode: "Chuck Versus the Sandworm" | |
2010 | Customer | Episode: "Chuck Versus the Living Dead" | |
2011 | Modern Family | Pedicurist | Episode: "Two Monkeys and a Panda" |
Southland | Saleswoman | Episode: "Let It Snow" | |
2013 | Don't Trust the B---- in Apt 23 | Mrs. Nguyen | Episode: "The Leak" |
Parks and Recreation | Khongordzol | 2 episodes | |
2014 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Kaliko/Security Guard | Episode: "Jennifer Love Hewitt/Clark Gregg/Clean Bandit" |
The Big Bang Theory | Marta | Episode: "The Gorilla Dissolution" | |
Legit | Jim's Masseuse | 1 episode | |
2015 | Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Brenda Hix | Episode: "Ava" |
2015–2021 | Superstore | Sandra Kaluiokalani | 97 episodes; Main cast seasons 5–6, recurring seasons 1–4 |
2016 | Angel from Hell | Jackie | Episode: "Go With Your Gut" |
2018–2019 | Raven's Home | Principal Kwan | 4 episodes |
2019 | Matt and Dan | Caitlyn | Episode: "Cookie Girl" |
2022 | Ghosts | Sherry | Episode: "The Liquor License" |
2023 | American Auto | Tammy | Episode: "Dealer Event" |
References
- ↑ Kakade, Angeli (March 25, 2021). "Exclusive: 'Superstore' Star Kaliko Kauahi Talks Saying Farewell To Hit Show [Video]". The Knockturnal. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
- ↑ "Hall Pass TV Guide". TV Guide. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
- 1 2 3 Mark, Steven (October 25, 2020). "Big-box breakout: Kauai native Kaliko Kauahi shines in the NBC sitcom 'Superstore'". Honolulu Star-Advertiser.
- 1 2 "Kaliko Kauahi Talent Bio". NBC Universal Media Village. NBC. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
- ↑ Snyder, Diane (September 26, 2019). "Will 'Superstore's Sandra & Jerry Tie the Knot in season 5? Kaliko Kauahi Fills Us In". TVInsider. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
- ↑ Harjo, Noetta (July 8, 2019). "GGA Indigenerd Wire: Interview with SUPERSTORE'S Kaliko Kauahi". Geek Girl Authority. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
- ↑ Webber, Stephanie (March 8, 2018). "Superstore's Kaliko Kauahi: Sandra, Carol 'Showdown' Must Happen: Read Her Q&A!". Us Weekly. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (May 22, 2019). "'Superstore': Kaliko Kauahi Upped To Series Regular For Season 5 Of NBC Comedy Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 21, 2020.