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Cynthy Wu

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Cynthy Wu
Born1997/1998 (age 25–26)[1]
OccupationActress

Cynthy Wu (born 1997/1998)[1] is an American actress. She is known for playing the role of scientist and astronaut Kelly Baldwin on the Apple TV+ series For All Mankind.[2][3]

Wu is an American of Vietnamese and Chinese descent. She has been acting professionally since 2012.[4]

In 2021, Wu began playing the part of Kelly Baldwin, the daughter adopted from Vietnam by Ed and Karen Baldwin, in season two of For All Mankind.[3][5] With the help of makeup, her character ages from a teenager in season two to a woman in her 40s by season four, which aired two years later.[1][6]

In addition to For All Mankind, Wu's television appearances include Twisted (2013) and season two of American Vandal (2018).[7] Her film appearances include Before I Fall (2017),[8] The Happytime Murders (2018),[9] and Holidate (2020).[10]

In 2023, Wu successfully ran for Convention Delegate for the Los Angeles chapter of SAG-AFTRA.[11][12][13]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2015 Road Hard Tina Madsen
2016 Wiener Dog Internationals Etsuko
2017 Kong: Skull Island Thug's Girlfriend
2017 Before I Fall Ally Harris
2018 The Long Dumb Road Whitney
2018 The Happytime Murders Brittenie Marlowe
2020 Holidate Liz
2021 The Starling Receptionist Jill

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2012–2013 See Dad Run Annabelle 2 episodes
2013 Welcome to the Family Tina Episode: "Pilot"
2014 Twisted Andie Dang Recurring role; 5 episodes
2014 Growing Up Fisher Nicole 2 episodes
2015 Girl Meets World Charlotte Episode: "Girl Meets the Tell-Tale-Tot"
2016 Survivor's Remorse Kristine Lang 2 episodes
2016 Prototype Jennifer Television film
2017 The Catch Yumi 2 episodes
2017 Just Doug Carol
2018 American Vandal Mia Abend Recurring role (season 2); 5 episodes
2018 Now We're Talking Jasmine 8 episodes
2019 Weird City Steffi / Schmeidre 4 episodes
2019 Sneaky Pete Jeannine Episode: "The Huckleberry Jones"
2018–2019 This Close Sara 3 episodes
2021 Calls Denise (voice) Episode: "Is There a Scientist on the Plane?"
2021–present For All Mankind Kelly Baldwin Main role (season 2–present); 28 episodes
2022 Station 19 Anna 2 episodes
2023 Beef Young Hanh Trinh Lau Episode: "The Drama of Original Choice"

References

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  1. ^ a b c Britt, Ryan (November 24, 2023). "Apple's Biggest Sci-Fi Series Will Never Use This Star Trek Trick, Showrunners Vow". Inverse. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  2. ^ Britt, Ryan (December 17, 2023). "For All Mankind's Best Duo Says The Show Destroys Generational Divides". Inverse. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  3. ^ a b Lapreziosa, Madeline (July 29, 2022). "Cynthy Wu Interview: For All Mankind Season 3". Screen Rant. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  4. ^ Ashley, Adryenn (March 27, 2018). "Cynthy Wu Is Out To 'Reclaim The Narrative' For Asian Americans In Hollywood". Swaay. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  5. ^ Lacson, Therese (July 29, 2022). "Interview: Cynthy Wu on For All Mankind & being the first [Spoiler] on Mars". Comics Beat. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  6. ^ Smith, Tessa (December 15, 2023). "For All Mankind Interview: Cynthy Wu & Coral Peña On Their Characters' Growth In Season 4". Screen Rant. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  7. ^ Balkovich, Robert (October 28, 2020). "Why Liz From Holidate Looks So Familiar". Looper. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  8. ^ Felperin, Leslie (January 23, 2017). "'Before I Fall': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  9. ^ "Cynthy Wu Films and Shows". Apple TV+. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  10. ^ Kennedy, Lisa (October 28, 2020). "'Holidate' Review: Netflix Rom Com Brings Frank Repartee to the Season". Variety. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  11. ^ Wu, Cynthy (August 11, 2023). "SAG-AFTRA election ballots are being sent out and I would like to announce that I am running for Convention Delegate! 🙋🏻‍♀️". Retrieved December 30, 2023 – via Instagram.
  12. ^ "2023 SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Local Election Results Announced". SAG-AFTRA. September 8, 2023. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  13. ^ "Official Tabulation Results for 2023 SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Local Election" (PDF). SAG-AFTRA. September 8, 2023. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
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