Maggie Q
Also known as Lý Mỹ Kỳ, MAGGIE QUIGLEY, Margaret Denise Quigley
- Born
- May 22, 1979age 47
- height
- 5'6" (or 167 cm)
- body type
- Slim
- nationality
- American), (Vietnamese
Career
Active 1998 – present
Biography
About Maggie Q
American actress and activist Maggie Q was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on May 22, 1979. She is of mixed-race heritage, primarily Asian, with a Vietnamese mother and a father of Polish, French-Canadian, and Irish extraction. She began her career in Hong Kong, starring in action films like Gen-Y Cops (2000) and Naked Weapon (2002), before breaking into American productions with Mission: Impossible III (2006) and Live Free or Die Hard (2007). She played Tori Wu in the Divergent series and starred as the lead in the CW series Nikita (2010–2013), followed by a main role in Designated Survivor (2016–19). She also voiced Wonder Woman in Young Justice.
Beyond acting, Maggie Q is an activist and has worked as a glamour model. She stands 5'6" with a slim build, hazel eyes, and brown hair. Her tattoos include a phoenix on her left hip and markings on both forearms near the elbow. She has amassed over 905,000 followers on Instagram, reflecting her enduring public presence.
Maggie Q's career spans nearly three decades, from her early days in Hong Kong cinema to her prominent roles in Hollywood and television. Her diverse background and action-packed filmography have made her a recognizable figure in the entertainment industry. She continues to work as an actress and advocate, maintaining an active profile in both fields.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1998-present (started around 19 years old; 28 years active)
- Birthplace
- Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
- Ethnicity
- Mixed-race (primarily Asian)
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Hazel
- Weight
- 106 lbs (or 48 kg)
- Measurements
- 33–23–34 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.68
- Bra/Cup Size
- 30A show conversions - UK: 30A, EU: 65A, AU: 8A, JP: 65A
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
- Tattoos
- Both forearms near elbow; phoenix on her left hip
- Piercings
- None
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 905k (as of May 2026)
Frequently asked
How did Maggie Q get her stage name?
She changed her surname from Quigley to Q because Chinese crew and cast members on Chinese productions had difficulty pronouncing 'Quigley'.
What is her ethnic background?
She was born in Hawaii to a Vietnamese mother and a father of Polish, French-Canadian, and Irish descent, making her mixed-race with primarily Asian features.
Which TV series did she star in as the title character?
She played the lead role in the CW action-thriller series Nikita from 2010 to 2013.
Did you know
- Her measurements of 33–23–34 and weight of 106 lbs are listed on her modeling profile.
- She has no piercings but has tattoos on both forearms and a phoenix on her left hip.
- She has been active in the entertainment industry since 1998, starting at age 19.
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