| Cynthy Wu | |
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| Occupation: | Actress |
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Cynthy Wu (born) 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.[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.[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]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Road Hard | Tina Madsen | |
| 2016 | Wiener Dog Internationals | Etsuko | |
| 2017 | Thug's Girlfriend | ||
| 2017 | Before I Fall | Ally Harris | |
| 2018 | The Long Dumb Road | Whitney | |
| 2018 | The Happytime Murders | Brittenie Marlowe | |
| 2020 | Holidate | Liz | |
| 2021 | The Starling | Receptionist Jill | |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2013 | See Dad Run | Annabelle | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | Welcome to the Family | Tina | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2014 | Twisted | Andie Dang | Recurring role; 5 episodes |
| 2014 | Growing Up Fisher | Nicole | 2 episodes |
| 2015 | Girl Meets World | Charlotte | Episode: "Girl Meets the Tell-Tale-Tot" |
| 2016 | Survivor's Remorse | Kristine Lang | 2 episodes |
| 2016 | Prototype | Jennifer | Television film |
| 2017 | The Catch | Yumi | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | Just Doug | Carol | |
| 2018 | American Vandal | Mia Abend | Recurring role (season 2); 5 episodes |
| 2018 | Now We're Talking | Jasmine | 8 episodes |
| 2019 | Weird City | Steffi / Schmeidre | 4 episodes |
| 2019 | Sneaky Pete | Jeannine | Episode: "The Huckleberry Jones" |
| 2018–2019 | This Close | Sara | 3 episodes |
| 2021 | Calls | Denise (voice) | Episode: "Is There a Scientist on the Plane?" |
| 2021–present | For All Mankind | Kelly Baldwin | Main role (season 2–present); 28 episodes |
| 2022 | Station 19 | Anna | 2 episodes |
| 2023 | Beef | Young Hanh Trinh Lau | Episode: "The Drama of Original Choice" |