Ally Maki is a Japanese American actress and entrepreneur known for her roles in film and television, and for founding the Asian American Girl Club.
The Singaporean brand Love, Bonito partnered with the social media community and clothing line Asian American Girl Club to create their new Trailblazer Collection.
Ally established the Asian American Girl Club, an apparel company and social impact community, in order to celebrate and give a platform to the next generation of the AAPI community.
UGG featured Ally Maki in their 'UGG Stories with Purpose' series, highlighting her role as a Japanese American actress and founder of Asian American Girl Club, which aims to redefine what it means to be an Asian American woman.
Ally Maki appeared in a national T-Mobile campaign which included commercials, internet content, and print advertisements.
Born Ally Maki Matsumura on December 29, 1986, in Kirkland, Washington, Ally Maki moved to Los Angeles at the age of 14 after being scouted by a talent agent. Upon her arrival in Los Angeles, she signed with Columbia Records as part of the all-girl band “The Valli Girls.” In 2009, Maki secured a recurring role as Dawn in the ABC Family series “10 Things I Hate About You,” appearing in 16 episodes through 2010. This was followed by a supporting role in the 2013 film “Geography Club,” where she played the character Min.
Maki showcased her comedic talents in the TBS comedy series “Wrecked” from 2016 to 2018, playing Jess, a key member of the ensemble cast. “Wrecked” premiered as the number one cable comedy of 2016 and maintained strong ratings throughout its run. Her television career also includes recurring roles in The CW series “Privileged” and TNT’s “Franklin and Bash,” as well as guest appearances on popular series such as “New Girl,” “2 Broke Girls,” “NCIS,” “Bones” and “The Big Bang Theory.” She also voiced Giggle McDimples in the 2019 film “Toy Story 4” and Mina Hess in “Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger” from 2018-2019.
Beyond her acting career, Maki established the Asian American Girl Club in 2018. This lifestyle and apparel brand aims to celebrate and provide a platform for the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. This initiative reflects her commitment to representation and cultural empowerment.
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