Crystal Kung Minkoff
孔令华
Born
Crystal Kung

(1983-02-04) February 4, 1983 (age 41)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of California, Irvine (BA)
OccupationTelevision personality • entrepreneur
Years active2021–present
Known forThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Spouse
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(m. 2007)​
Children2
RelativesJeffrey Kung (brother)
WebsiteReal Coco
Crystal Kung Minkoff
Simplified Chinese孔令华

Crystal Kung Minkoff (Chinese: 孔令华; 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).[2]

Early life and education

Kung Minkoff was born in Northridge, Los Angeles to Chinese immigrant parents.[3][4] 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.[3] Kung Minkoff attained degrees in biology and history from the University of California, Irvine and completed a culinary education.[3][6]

Career

Kung Minkoff co-founded Real Coco with her brother, a company that sells coconut products.[6] 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.[6][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.[2] She has openly expressed her struggles with bulimia nervosa and body dysmorphia and advocates for increased awareness concerning eating disorders.[14][15]

References

  1. ^ "RHOBH Cast Celebrates Crystal Minkoff's 40th Birthday: 'Sometimes We Play Nice'". People. February 27, 2023. Archived from the original on May 31, 2023. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: Crystal Kung Minkoff Joins Season 11 Cast". People. October 26, 2020. Archived from the original on March 16, 2023. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c "Who is Real Housewives of Beverly Hills newbie Crystal Kung Minkoff?". South China Morning Post. May 22, 2021. Archived from the original on February 15, 2023. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Crystal Kung Minkoff Reveals Which RHOBH Is The Most Fun To Go Out To Dinner With". Romper. April 22, 2023. Archived from the original on April 27, 2023. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  5. ^ "Everything To Know About Crystal Kung Minkoff's Pop Star Brother From 'RHOBH'". Bustle. June 2, 2021. Archived from the original on June 10, 2023. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  6. ^ a b c Bergado, Gabe (October 6, 2021). "Crystal Kung Minkoff Likes It Spicy". The Cut. Archived from the original on June 4, 2023. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  7. ^ "Crystal Kung Minkoff on Being RHOBH's First Asian American Housewife, Addressing Racial Issues on Show: 'Huge Honor'". People. May 19, 2021. Archived from the original on August 17, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  8. ^ "Real Housewives Stars Porsha & Crystal Guest Star On Disney+ Series". ScreenRant. November 16, 2022. Archived from the original on November 22, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  9. ^ "'History of the World Part II' reveals massive starry guest cast and (some) character names". Entertainment Weekly. February 6, 2023. Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  10. ^ ""The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills"' Crystal Kung Minkoff Shares Her Alzheimer's Story". Alzheimer's Association. October 26, 2021. Archived from the original on May 31, 2023. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  11. ^ Yee, Lawrence (May 13, 2021). "Why 'Real Housewives' Newcomer Crystal Kung Minkoff Won't Shy Away From Conversations on Race (Video)". TheWrap. Archived from the original on June 2, 2023. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  12. ^ "China used TV, TikTok stars in discreet Olympics campaign". Associated Press. April 8, 2022. Archived from the original on June 3, 2023. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  13. ^ Tinoco, Armando (April 15, 2024). "Crystal Kung Minkoff Exits 'The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills' After 3 Seasons". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  14. ^ "Crystal Kung Minkoff admits temptation to try Ozempic: 'It's not a good place for me'". The Independent. April 25, 2023. Archived from the original on May 18, 2023. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  15. ^ "RHOBH: Erika Girardi Suggests Crystal Kung Minkoff 'Take Laxatives' amid Her 'Ongoing' Bulimia Battle". People. July 20, 2022. Archived from the original on February 28, 2023. Retrieved July 25, 2023.

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