Kaliko Kauahi
Born
Lawai, Hawaii, U.S.
EducationLoyola Marymount University
OccupationActress
Years active2007–present

Kaliko Kauahi is an American actress. She is known for her role as Sandra Kaluiokalani in NBC's comedy television series Superstore (2015–2021).[1][2] Additionally, she played the recurring role of Principal Kwan in the Disney Channel series Raven's Home (2018–2019) and has appeared on television programs such as Parks and Recreation.[1][3]

Early life

Kauahi was born and raised in Lawai Valley on Kaua'i, Hawai'i's south side.[4][5] She was a boarding student at Kamehameha Schools in Honolulu.[4] She attended Loyola Marymount University, studying communications and recording arts.[4][6]

Career

Kauahi enrolled in acting classes and began pursuing an acting career in her late 20s, saying: "It just took me that long to admit to myself that this is what I wanted to do and to get over the fear."[7] She first appeared in short films, and landed guest roles on television shows such as Modern Family (2011), Parks and Recreation (2013), The Big Bang Theory (2014), and Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2015).[5][1] In 2015, she was cast in the recurring role of Sandra on NBC's workplace sitcom Superstore.[8] On May 22, 2019, NBC announced she had been promoted to a series regular for season 5; she remained a series regular in the show’s sixth and final season.[9]

She portrayed Principal Kwan in the Disney Channel television series Raven's Home (2018–2019).[1]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2008 Bad Mother's Handbook Korean Lunch Guest TV movie
2009 Tales from the Catholic Church of Elvis! Obstetric Nurse/Calculus Teacher
2010 Birds of a Feather Female Japanese Tourist TV movie
2011 Birds of a Feather Hitomi
Hall Pass Chief

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2007 Mystery ER Dr. Christine Todd Episode: "Bittersweet/Ring of Fire"
2007 Chuck Angry Woman Episode: "Chuck Versus the Sandworm"
2010 Customer Episode: "Chuck Versus the Living Dead"
2011 Modern Family Pedicurist Episode: "Two Monkeys and a Panda"
2011 Southland Saleswoman Episode: "Let It Snow"
2013 Don't Trust the B---- in Apt 23 Mrs. Nguyen Episode: "The Leak"
2013 Parks and Recreation Khongordzol 2 episodes
2014 Jimmy Kimmel Live! Kaliko/Security Guard Episode: "Jennifer Love Hewitt/Clark Gregg/Clean Bandit"
2014 The Big Bang Theory Marta Episode: "The Gorilla Dissolution"
2014 Legit Jim's Masseuse 1 episode
2015 Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brenda Hix Episode: "Ava"
2015–2021 Superstore Sandra Kaluiokalani 97 episodes; Main cast seasons 5–6, recurring seasons 1–4
2016 Angel from Hell Jackie Episode: "Go With Your Gut"
2018–2019 Raven's Home Principal Kwan 4 episodes
2019 Matt and Dan Caitlyn Episode: "Cookie Girl"
2022 Ghosts Sherry Episode: "The Liquor License"
2023 American Auto Tammy Episode: "Dealer Event"

References

  1. ^ a b c d Harjo, Noetta (July 8, 2019). "GGA Indigenerd Wire: Interview with SUPERSTORE'S Kaliko Kauahi". Geek Girl Authority.
  2. ^ Kakade, Angeli (March 25, 2021). "Exclusive: 'Superstore' Star Kaliko Kauahi Talks Saying Farewell To Hit Show [Video]". The Knockturnal. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
  3. ^ "Hall Pass TV Guide". TV Guide. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  4. ^ a b c Mark, Steven (October 25, 2020). "Big-box breakout: Kauai native Kaliko Kauahi shines in the NBC sitcom 'Superstore'". Honolulu Star-Advertiser.
  5. ^ a b "Kaliko Kauahi Talent Bio". NBC Universal Media Village. NBC. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  6. ^ Snyder, Diane (September 26, 2019). "Will 'Superstore's Sandra & Jerry Tie the Knot in season 5? Kaliko Kauahi Fills Us In". TVInsider. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  7. ^ Harjo, Noetta (July 8, 2019). "GGA Indigenerd Wire: Interview with SUPERSTORE'S Kaliko Kauahi". Geek Girl Authority. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
  8. ^ Webber, Stephanie (March 8, 2018). "Superstore's Kaliko Kauahi: Sandra, Carol 'Showdown' Must Happen: Read Her Q&A!". Us Weekly. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  9. ^ Petski, Denise (May 22, 2019). "'Superstore': Kaliko Kauahi Upped To Series Regular For Season 5 Of NBC Comedy Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 21, 2020.

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