Crystal Kung Minkoff Explained
Crystal Kung Minkoff |
Native Name: | 孔令华 |
Native Name Lang: | ch |
Birth Name: | Crystal Kung |
Birth Date: | February 4, 1983 |
Birth Place: | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Alma Mater: | University of California, Irvine (BA) |
Occupation: | Television personality • entrepreneur |
Years Active: | 2021–present |
Known For: | The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills |
Children: | 2 |
Relatives: | Jeffrey Kung (brother) |
Crystal Kung Minkoff (; born February 4, 1983)[1] is a Chinese-American television personality and entrepreneur.[2] She is best known for appearing as a main cast member for three seasons on the reality television show The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (2021–2024).
Early life and education
Kung Minkoff was born in Northridge, Los Angeles to Chinese immigrant parents.[3] Her father was an oral surgeon and her mother was a housewife.[4] She has one brother, Jeffrey Kung, who is best known for being a singer and recording artist in China and Taiwan.[5] Kung Minkoff claims to be a 76th generational descendant of Confucius. Kung Minkoff attained degrees in biology and history from the University of California, Irvine and completed a culinary education.[6]
Career
Kung Minkoff co-founded Real Coco with her brother, a company that sells coconut products. She is a former cast member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, joining in 2021, and had starred in a main capacity for three seasons. She is the first Asian American cast member on the Beverly Hills franchise.[7] In 2022, Kung Minkoff made a guest appearance as the voice actor of Charisma in Zootopia+, alongside fellow Real Housewives alum Porsha Williams.[8] In 2023, she guest starred in History of the World, Part II.[9] Kung Minkoff uses her social media platforms to share cooking videos and to advocate for the Alzheimer's Association and the Stop Asian Hate movement.[10] [11] In 2022, Kung Minkoff was paid an undisclosed sum by the Chinese government to promote the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics on her social media.[12]
In April 2024, it was confirmed that Kung Minkoff would not be returning to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, after three seasons.[13]
Personal life
Kung Minkoff married American filmmaker Rob Minkoff in 2007, and they have two children. She has openly expressed her struggles with bulimia nervosa and body dysmorphia and advocates for increased awareness concerning eating disorders.[14] [15]
Notes and References
- Web site: February 27, 2023 . RHOBH Cast Celebrates Crystal Minkoff's 40th Birthday: 'Sometimes We Play Nice' . July 25, 2023 . People . en . May 31, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230531032727/https://people.com/tv/rhobh-cast-celebrates-crystal-minkoff-40-birthday/ . live .
- Web site: October 26, 2020 . Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: Crystal Kung Minkoff Joins Season 11 Cast . July 25, 2023 . People . en . March 16, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230316033853/https://people.com/tv/real-housewives-of-beverly-hills-new-housewife-crystal-kung-minkoff/ . live .
- Web site: May 22, 2021 . Who is Real Housewives of Beverly Hills newbie Crystal Kung Minkoff? . July 25, 2023 . South China Morning Post . en . February 15, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230215175348/https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3134390/who-crystal-kung-minkoff-first-asian-american-cast-member . live .
- Web site: April 22, 2023 . Crystal Kung Minkoff Reveals Which RHOBH Is The Most Fun To Go Out To Dinner With . July 25, 2023 . Romper . en . April 27, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230427214735/https://www.romper.com/entertainment/crystal-kung-minkoff-interview-family-dinner . live .
- Web site: June 2, 2021 . Everything To Know About Crystal Kung Minkoff's Pop Star Brother From 'RHOBH' . July 25, 2023 . Bustle . en . June 10, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230610051605/https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/crystal-kung-minkoff-brother-jeffrey-instagram-music-job-fiance-wife-dating . live .
- Web site: Bergado . Gabe . October 6, 2021 . Crystal Kung Minkoff Likes It Spicy . July 25, 2023 . The Cut . en-us . June 4, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230604173456/https://www.thecut.com/2021/10/real-housewife-crystal-kung-minkoff-like-it-spicy.html . live .
- Web site: May 19, 2021 . Crystal Kung Minkoff on Being RHOBH's First Asian American Housewife, Addressing Racial Issues on Show: 'Huge Honor' . July 25, 2023 . People . en . August 17, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220817194241/https://people.com/tv/crystal-kung-minkoff-on-being-rhobh-first-asian-american-housewife-addressing-racial-issues-on-show/ . live .
- Web site: November 16, 2022 . Real Housewives Stars Porsha & Crystal Guest Star On Disney+ Series . July 25, 2023 . ScreenRant . en . November 22, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221122005533/https://screenrant.com/real-housewives-porsha-crystal-guest-star-zootopia-plus/ . live .
- February 6, 2023 . 'History of the World Part II' reveals massive starry guest cast and (some) character names . July 25, 2023 . Entertainment Weekly . en . March 25, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230325042627/https://ew.com/tv/history-of-the-world-part-2-cast/ . live .
- Web site: October 26, 2021 . "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills"' Crystal Kung Minkoff Shares Her Alzheimer's Story . July 25, 2023 . Alzheimer's Association . May 31, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230531074343/https://www.alz.org/blog/alz/october-2021/the-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills-crystal-kung . live .
- Web site: Yee . Lawrence . May 13, 2021 . Why 'Real Housewives' Newcomer Crystal Kung Minkoff Won't Shy Away From Conversations on Race (Video) . July 25, 2023 . TheWrap . en-US . June 2, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230602172336/https://www.thewrap.com/crystal-kung-minkoff-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills-asian-representation/ . live .
- Web site: April 8, 2022 . China used TV, TikTok stars in discreet Olympics campaign . July 25, 2023 . Associated Press . en . June 3, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230603053625/https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-technology-business-sports-travel-ebd23980015ffa35b60dbb0348e9ca62 . live .
- Web site: Crystal Kung Minkoff Exits ‘The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills’ After 3 Seasons. Deadline Hollywood. Armando. Tinoco. April 15, 2024. April 15, 2024.
- Web site: April 25, 2023 . Crystal Kung Minkoff admits temptation to try Ozempic: 'It's not a good place for me' . July 25, 2023 . The Independent . en . May 18, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230518011548/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/crystal-kung-minkoff-ozempic-eating-disorder-b2326279.html . live .
- Web site: July 20, 2022 . RHOBH: Erika Girardi Suggests Crystal Kung Minkoff 'Take Laxatives' amid Her 'Ongoing' Bulimia Battle . July 25, 2023 . People . en . February 28, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230228024940/https://people.com/tv/rhobh-erika-girardi-suggests-crystal-kung-minkoff-take-laxatives-amid-bulimia-battle/ . live .