Constance Wu

Constance Wu (born March 22, 1982) is an American actress. She is starring as Jessica Huang in the ABC comedy series, Fresh Off the Boat.

Born Constance Tianming Wu

March 22, 1982 (age 33)

Richmond, Virginia, U.S.

Alma mater State University of New York at Purchase (BFA, 2005)

Occupation Actress

Years active 2006–present

Life and career

Constance Tianming Wu was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia where she began performing in the theater. She moved to New York where she began studying acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. She graduated from State University of New York at Purchase's Conservatory of Theatre Arts with a BFA in Acting in 2005.

In New York, Wu had roles on stage productions and independent movies. She made her screen debut with a supporting role in Stephanie Daley (2006). She also had later supporting roles in Year of the Fish, and The Architect. On television, she appeared in episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Torchwood, Covert Affairs and also had a recurring role of Laudine Lee on the ABC soap opera, One Life to Live in 2007. Wu moved to Los Angeles in 2010 where she was cast in Sound of My Voice.

After co-starring roles in a number of unsuccessful comedy pilots, in 2014, Wu won the leading role in the ABC comedy series, Fresh Off the Boat, alongside Randall Park. The series is loosely based on the life of chef and food personality Eddie Huang and his book Fresh Off the Boat: A Memoir. The series premiered in 2015, and Wu received critical acclaim for her performance. E! named her a breakout star of the 2014-15 television season.

On 6 May, 2015, it was announced that Wu is nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for the Critic's Choice Awards.