Kaliko Kauahi | |
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Born | Lawai, Hawaii, U.S. |
Education | Loyola Marymount University |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2007–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 in numerous television shows such as Parks and Recreation and iCarly.[1][3]
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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 for the show’s sixth and final season.[9]
She portrayed Principal Kwan in the Disney Channel television series Raven's Home (2018–2019).[1] She had a guest role as Tammy, a patient and practical animal handler in the NBC sitcom American Auto (2023), in the episode "Dealer Event".[10][11] In 2023, she also appeared as Danica in Paramount+'s comedy series iCarly, a revival series based on the 2007 Nickelodeon series of the same name. Her appearance on the show was well-received with fans hoping for her character's return for the fourth season.[12]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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 |
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2007 | Mystery ER | Dr. Christine Todd | Episode: "Bittersweet/Ring of Fire" |
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" |
Southland | Saleswoman | Episode: "Let It Snow" | |
2013 | Don't Trust the B---- in Apt 23 | Mrs. Nguyen | Episode: "The Leak" |
Parks and Recreation | Khongordzol | 2 episodes | |
2014 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Kaliko/Security Guard | Episode: "Jennifer Love Hewitt/Clark Gregg/Clean Bandit" |
The Big Bang Theory | Marta | Episode: "The Gorilla Dissolution" | |
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" |
iCarly | Danica | Episodes: "iGo to Toledo" and "iHave a Proposal" | |
TBA | St. Denis Medical | Val | Main role |
References
- ^ Kakade, Angeli (March 25, 2021). "Exclusive: 'Superstore' Star Kaliko Kauahi Talks Saying Farewell To Hit Show [Video]". The Knockturnal. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
- ^ "Hall Pass TV Guide". TV Guide. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
- ^ a b c Mark, Steven (October 25, 2020). "Big-box breakout: Kauai native Kaliko Kauahi shines in the NBC sitcom 'Superstore'". Honolulu Star-Advertiser.
- ^ a b "Kaliko Kauahi Talent Bio". NBC Universal Media Village. NBC. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Harjo, Noetta (July 8, 2019). "GGA Indigenerd Wire: Interview with SUPERSTORE'S Kaliko Kauahi". Geek Girl Authority. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
- ^ Webber, Stephanie (March 8, 2018). "Superstore's Kaliko Kauahi: Sandra, Carol 'Showdown' Must Happen: Read Her Q&A!". Us Weekly. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Foertsch, Rachel (April 10, 2023). "Superstore's Kaliko Kauahi On Her Guest Role In American Auto". ScreenRant. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ "'Beyond adorable' bunnies lured Kaliko Kauahi into 'American Auto' guest spot - UPI.com". UPI. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ Elpers, Shelby (July 27, 2023). "iCarly Season 3 Episode 10 Review: iHave a Proposal". telltaletv.com. Retrieved March 23, 2024.