American actress
For the Taiwanese business executive and politician, see
Cynthia Wu .
Cynthy Wu
Born 1997/1998 (age 26–27)[ 1] Occupation Actress
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]
^ 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 .
^ Britt, Ryan (December 17, 2023). "For All Mankind's Best Duo Says The Show Destroys Generational Divides" . Inverse . Retrieved December 30, 2023 .
^ a b Lapreziosa, Madeline (July 29, 2022). "Cynthy Wu Interview: For All Mankind Season 3" . Screen Rant . Retrieved December 30, 2023 .
^ Ashley, Adryenn (March 27, 2018). "Cynthy Wu Is Out To 'Reclaim The Narrative' For Asian Americans In Hollywood" . Swaay . Retrieved December 30, 2023 .
^ Lacson, Therese (July 29, 2022). "Interview: Cynthy Wu on For All Mankind & being the first [Spoiler] on Mars" . Comics Beat . Retrieved December 30, 2023 .
^ 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 .
^ Balkovich, Robert (October 28, 2020). "Why Liz From Holidate Looks So Familiar" . Looper . Retrieved December 30, 2023 .
^ Felperin, Leslie (January 23, 2017). " 'Before I Fall': Film Review" . The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved December 30, 2023 .
^ "Cynthy Wu Films and Shows" . Apple TV+ . Retrieved December 30, 2023 .
^ Kennedy, Lisa (October 28, 2020). " 'Holidate' Review: Netflix Rom Com Brings Frank Repartee to the Season" . Variety . Retrieved December 30, 2023 .
^ 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 .
^ "2023 SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Local Election Results Announced" . SAG-AFTRA . September 8, 2023. Retrieved December 30, 2023 .
^ "Official Tabulation Results for 2023 SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Local Election" (PDF) . SAG-AFTRA . September 8, 2023. Retrieved December 30, 2023 .