Not only do I not want to be stereotyped as this Asian girl who fights gee, what a wonder , but also, I have more to offer than that. I'm just totally into being strong. There's something about wanting to get a jar or whatever out of a high cupboard, or moving a sofa over because my dog's bone rolled under it, and not having to call anyone for help. There's comfort in that. When you come to America, it's a very serious thing. It's not like you arrive and they say, "Hey, come on! Do movies! I have to focus and be still and make sure that I put the time and effort in.
Because if I don't, I could lose it like that. My manager's biggest dream is for me to be on Letterman. She says, 'Oh, Maggie, will you promise me you'll be on 'Letterman? I just tell her I can't promise, but I'll try my best. I, Maggie, personally cannot tell you that you're going to save the planet.
But what I do know is that we can draw a line to an issue that can conserve what we already have and what's left in a way that we can actually breathe the air, drink the water, actually grow things in soil - that matters in a real, practical way. Audiences are so much more sophisticated than they've ever been.
They expect a lot more. I don't think because it's an hour of your Thursday night rather than an hour and a half of your weekend that you should be gypped at all in quality. She achieved international fame starring as the title role on The CW's action-thriller series Nikita that aired in In , she will portray the role of Tori Wu in the film adaption of Veronica Roth's bestselling novel Divergent. Quigley was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. Her father is of Irish and Polish descent and her mother is a Vietnamese immigrant.
Her parents met while her father was stationed in Vietnam during the war. Q grew up with four siblings. She then attended Mililani High School, where she was on the cross country, track and field, and swim teams. Maggie Q is outspoken on the subject of animal rights and has taken part in PETA Asia's campaigns promoting vegetarianism. In a PETA ad, she posed nearly nude in a bed of crimson chili peppers to spread the word that going vegetarian is the best way to "spice up your life" as well as help animals, your health, and the environment.
Down this week. View rank on IMDbPro ». Her parents met during the Vietnam War. Maggie has two older half-siblings from her mother's previous marriage, and two older sisters. The family moved to Hawaii and settled in Mililani. See full bio ». Filmography by Job Trailers and Videos. Share this page:. The Rise of Will Smith. Around The Web Provided by Taboola. Fall TV Top Stars. Create a list ». Top Actresses. Female actors.
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