Kaliko Kauahi

Kaliko Kauahi is an American actress. She is known for her role as Sandra in the NBC comedy television series Superstore. 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][2]

Life and career

Kauahi was born and raised in Lawai Valley on Kaua'i, Hawai'i's south side.[3][4] She was a boarding student at Kamehameha Schools in Honolulu.[3] She attended Loyola Marymount University, studying communications and recording arts.[3][5]

She began pursuing her acting career in her late 20s. She began with roles in short films, and eventually acted in small parts on TV shows such as Modern Family, Parks and Recreation (2013), The Big Bang Theory (2014), and Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2015).[4][1] In 2015, she was cast in the recurring role of Sandra on Superstore[6] and on May 22, 2019, NBC announced she has been promoted to a series regular for season 5.[7]

Filmography

Film
  • Birds of a Feather (2011, as Hitomi)

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2011 Modern Family Pedicurist Season 2 Episode 17, "Two Monkeys and a Panda"
2013 Don't Trust the B---- in Apt 23 Mrs. Nguyen Season 2 Episode 12, "The Leak"
2013 Parks and Recreation Khongordzol 2 episodes
2014 The Big Bang Theory Marta Season 7 Episode 23, "The Gorilla Dissolution"
2014 Legit Jim's Masseuse 1 episode
2015 Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brenda Hix Season 3 Episode 8, "Ava"
2018-2019 Raven's Home Principal Kwan 4 episodes
2015-2021 Superstore Sandra Kaluiokalani 97 episodes; Main cast seasons 5-6, recurring seasons 1-4

References
  1. Harjo, Noetta (8 July 2019). "GGA Indigenerd Wire: Interview with SUPERSTORE'S Kaliko Kauahi". Geek Girl Authority.
  2. "Hall Pass TV Guide". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  3. Mark, Steven (October 25, 2020). "Big-box breakout: Kauai native Kaliko Kauahi shines in the NBC sitcom 'Superstore'". Honolulu Star-Advertiser.
  4. "Kaliko Kauahi Talent Bio". NBC Universal Media Village. NBC. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  5. Snyder, Diane (26 September 2019). "Will 'Superstore's Sandra & Jerry Tie the Knot in Season 5? Kaliko Kauahi Fills Us In". TVInsider. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  6. Webber, Stephanie (8 March 2018). "Superstore's Kaliko Kauahi: Sandra, Carol 'Showdown' Must Happen: Read Her Q&A!". Us Weekly. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
  7. 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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