Stephanie Hsu is an American actress and singer who has appeared in various productions in film, television, and theater. Hsu has been nominated at the 95th Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for the movie "Everything Everywhere All at Once."
Hsu was born on May 8, 1990, in Southern California, USA, and grew up in the San Gabriel Valley. She graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting. Her breakthrough role was in the critically acclaimed Broadway musical "Be More Chill," where she played the role of Christine Canigula. She later reprised the role in the show's off-Broadway production and national tour.
Apart from acting, Stephanie Hsu is also a singer-songwriter and has released original music on her YouTube channel.
Stephanie Hsu Performances
Stephanie Hsu is an American actress and singer who has appeared in several movies, television shows, and stage productions. Here are some of her notable performances:
Movies
The Four-Faced Liar (2010), played as Patron.
Set It Up (2018), played as Nervous Assistant Amber.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), played as Soo.
Shortcomings (2023), played as Mrs. Wong.
Television
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2019) - Stephanie Hsu appeared in two episodes of this Emmy-winning Amazon Prime series, playing the role of Mei Lin.
The Path (2018) - Stephanie Hsu had a recurring role in the third and final season of this Hulu drama series, playing the character of Joy.
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2017) - Stephanie Hsu appeared in two episodes of this Netflix comedy series, playing the character of Kumiko.
Stage
Be More Chill (2019) - Stephanie Hsu originated the role of Christine Canigula in the Broadway production of this musical.
SpongeBob SquarePants (2017) - Stephanie Hsu played the role of Karen the Computer in the Broadway production of this musical.
The Sound of Music (2015) - Stephanie Hsu played the role of Brigitta in the NBC live television production of this classic musical.
Stephanie Hsu has received critical acclaim for her performances in these productions, particularly for her portrayal of Christine in "Be More Chill" on both stage and screen.
Stephanie Hsu's performances in all of these productions have garnered critical acclaim and have helped to establish her as a talented and versatile actress.
Hsu in Everything Everywhere All At Once
Stephanie Hsu portrays Joy Wang - Evelyn's daughter, and Jobu Tupaki - the omnicide daughter of Alpha-Evelyn whose growing nihilism is a threat to the entire multiverse. In their tight family apartment, Joy Wang cannot help but squabble over and over with her mother Evelyn. Joy's character brings to light the generational differences between Chinese-American immigrants and their descendants born in the United States.
Hsu obtained her revolutionary role in the film which defined the filming style of the Daniels for the general public. Indeed, Joy's role helped Stephanie Hsu win her first Academy Award nomination in her relatively young career.
Stephanie Hsu’s Early Life
Stephanie Hsu was born on May 8, 1990, in Los Angeles, California. Her parents are Taiwanese immigrants, and she grew up in a bilingual household speaking both English and Mandarin. She attended a performing arts high school in Los Angeles, where she was involved in theater and music programs. After graduating, she went on to study drama and music at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University.
During her time at NYU, Hsu performed in various theater productions, including "Hair" and "Avenue Q," and she also formed a comedy music duo called "The Hsu-nami" with her brother. After graduating, she continued to pursue her passion for theater and landed her first major role in the 2014 production of "Romeo and Juliet" at the Classic Stage Company in New York City.
Hsu's upbringing and multicultural background have played a significant role in shaping her artistic identity, and she has often incorporated her Taiwanese heritage into her performances. She continues to be an advocate for Asian representation in the entertainment industry and uses her platform to promote diversity and inclusion.
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