Poppy Liu
Poppy Liu is a Chinese-born American actor, producer, writer, and activist known for roles in television series including *Sunnyside*, *Hacks*, *iCarly*, and *Dead Ringers*.
Poppy Liu is a Chinese-born American actor, producer, writer, and activist. She is best known for playing Kiki in the HBO Max series Hacks, and has also appeared in Sunnyside, iCarly, Dead Ringers, The Afterparty, and No Good Deed. Born in Xi'an, China, and raised between Minnesota and Shanghai, Liu is based in the United States.
Early life
Poppy Liu was born in Xi'an, China. According to her official biography, she was raised between Minnesota and Shanghai. She later studied theatre and women's studies at university.
Acting career
Liu began her screen career in 2018. She gained recognition for her television roles in Sunnyside, Hacks, and iCarly. Her other credits include Dead Ringers, The Afterparty, and No Good Deed.
Public profile and advocacy
Beyond acting, Liu is also an activist and poet. She has been recognized for her advocacy work, including being named one of Out Magazine's Out100 in 2021 and The Advocate's People of the Year in 2021.
Personal identity
Recent profiles describe Liu as queer and non-binary. She uses she/her and they/them pronouns.
Key facts
- Poppy Liu is best known for playing Kiki in the HBO Max series Hacks.
- She is a Chinese-born American actor, producer, writer, and activist.
- She was raised between Minnesota and Shanghai.
- She has been recognized by Out Magazine and The Advocate.
- She identifies as queer and non-binary.
Poppy Liu has relevance for Canadian readers through the international distribution of her television work and broader coverage of Asian diasporic representation in North American entertainment.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poppy_LiuSupports: Born in Xi'an, China; occupation; years active; known for *Hacks*; alternate name 柳波.
- Poppy Liu official website — http://www.poppyliu.com/aboutSupports: Raised between Minnesota and Shanghai; best known for *Hacks*; recognition and honours.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8097440/Supports: Born January 11, 1991 in Xi'an, China; actress/producer/writer; bilingual Chinese American background.
- Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/person/poppy-liu/umc.cpc.1lyhm4g9we3od4k7lsllvxkvcSupports: Known for *Sunnyside*, *Hacks*, *iCarly*, and *Dead Ringers*.
- South China Morning Post — https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3339576/meet-poppy-liu-who-plays-helen-netflixs-his-hers-and-was-also-kiki-hacksSupports: Queer and non-binary identity; uses she/her and they/them pronouns; studied theatre and women’s studies.
- TMDb — https://www.themoviedb.org/person/2392602-poppy-liu?language=en-USSupports: Known for acting; born in Xi'an, China; Chinese-American actress, activist and poet.