In her teens, Amy Okuda shifted her interest from basketball to dancing and that proved out to be a beneficial decision as she started her career by bagging work in music videos and commercials. Her first big acting gig was a guest appearance in David Duchovny’s popular show, Californication. Soon, she managed to bag work as Tinkerballa in the comedy web series, The Guild. Over the course of her career, she has appeared in the high profile TV shows such as Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Grey’s Anatomy.
Residence
She is based in California, United States.
Nationality
Education
After graduating from high school, Amy Okuda got enrolled at the University of South California. She graduated from the university with a degree in Cinematic Arts.
Manager
Amy Okuda is represented by Authentic Talent and Literary Management.
Boyfriend / Spouse
Amy Okuda has dated –
- Mitchell Hashimoto – Amy Okuda is in a relationship with Mitchell Hashimoto, co-founder of HashiCorp. They have known each other since their teens. However, it is not known whether they have been dating since their teens. As per her Instagram feed, they have got engaged and are due to get in November 2018.
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Petite Figure
- Dimpled smile
Brand Endorsements
Amy Okuda has appeared in TV commercials for –
- Shoe Carnival
- Suntory (Japanese soft drink company)
- Subway sandwich shops
She has also been featured in print adverts for the brands such as Apple and Verizon. Plus, she has lent her voice to the TV commercial for AT&T.
She has also used her social media activity to promote products and brands such as Bite Beauty Liquid Lipstick.
Best Known For
- Having played the role of Tinkerballa in the comedy web series, The Guild
- Being cast in a recurring role in the comedy fantasy TV series, The Good Place
- Having appeared in the popular TV shows such as How to Get Away with Murder, Grey’s Anatomy, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and Scream Queens
First Film
In 2013, she made her theatrical film debut in an important role in the comedy horror movie, Chastity Bites.
First Web Show
In 2007, she made her first web show appearance in the comedy series, The Guild.
Amy Okuda Favorite Things
- Movie – Singing in the Rain (1952)
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- Typical Travel Outfit – Sweats and a comfy tee or a tank top
- Airline – United Airlines
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Amy Okuda Facts
- While growing up, she had a keen interest in basketball which she had started playing at the age of 5.
- She started taking interest in dancing while she was studying in 7th grade. She started dabbling in acting a couple of years later.
- She started her show business career by bagging a few gigs in commercials and music videos as a dancer.
- When she first auditioned for The Guild and was booked for the show, she felt she had bagged a role in a TV show pilot. However, when she realized that it was a web show, she was a little disappointed.
Featured Image by Amy Okuda / Instagram
Facts of Amy Kei Okuda
- Gender Female
- full nameAmy Kei Okuda
- nicknamesAmy
- birthplaceTorrance, California, United States
- Date of Birth March 06, 1989
- Age 35 years 8 months
- Horoscope Pisces
- Lucky Number 9
- Lucky Stone Aquamarine
- Lucky Color Sea Green
- Best Match for Marriage Cancer, Scorpio
- ethnicity / ethnic backgroundAsian
- nationalityAmerican
- net worth$1.5 Million
- professionActress
- weight50 kg or 110 lbs
- height5 ft 2¼ in or 158 cm
- hair colorDark Brown
- eye colorBlack
- body type / buildSlim
- collegeUniversity of South California
- sistersLisa Okuda
- favorite moviesSinging in the Rain (1952)