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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

Career

Active 1998 – present

Biography

About Maggie Q

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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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Personal

Years Active
1998-present (started around 19 years old; 28 years active)
Birthplace
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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
Tattoos
Both forearms near elbow; phoenix on her left hip
Piercings
None

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Instagram Followers
905k (as of May 2026)

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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.

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