Jennie Kwan
Actor
Los Angeles, CA
Biography:
Jennie Kwan, a native Angelino, started performing at the age of 11 years old in the performing troupe, "Kids of the Century." Audiences first recognized Jennie when she played the lead role of "Kim" in the first National Touring Company of "Miss Saigon" having landed the coveted role after producer Cameron Mackintosh conducted a worldwide search.
Jennie was then introduced to television as series regular, Samantha Woo, the wacky singing sensation on NBC-TV's situation comedy, "California Dreams" which aired for five successful seasons. Some of Jennie's other television credits include The Nanny, Family Matters, Beverly Hills 90210 and Oliver Stone's mini series "Wild Palms." Film credits include "Trojan War"
For two years Jennie traveled with "Faces of America," a one-person show regarding diversity and tolerance in America. She was an original cast member of "Bare, the Musical" and had a short stint in "Jewtopia." Both shows have since moved on to off Broadway.
Not being a stranger to the music world, Jennie was a proud member of Hollywood Record's vocal group, "Nobody's Angel" who earned their first gold record for performing two songs on the "Princess Diaries" soundtrack in 2002 and was a creator for the pilot, "Nobody's Angel" for the television network ABC Family.
She lends her voice to the character, Suki, on Nickelodeon's hit animated series "Avatar: The Last Air Bender," as well as all video games for the series. Jennie has also voiced numerous anime and video games.
Recently, Jennie toured the United States with the Broadway Tony Award Winning Musical, First National Tour of "Avenue Q" getting the chance to play the role of "Christmas Eve." As well as becoming a puppeteer and playing the role of "Mrs. T", "Bears" and Others."
Recently Jennie starred in "Play Time" a film short revolving around a 1950's couple that argues over a misunderstanding premiered at the Los Angeles Pacific Film Festival, Young Cuts Film Festival in Montreal, Canada, and The Silent River Film Festival in Irvine, California.
Look for Jennie on an upcoming episode of "Anger Management" starring Charlie Sheen.
Convention Guest Appearances
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2024
- OKiCon 2024 - December 27-29, 2024 in Norman, OK
- The Nostalgia Con Houston 2024 - December 6-8, 2024 in Houston, TX
- FandomCon 2024 - November 8-10, 2024 in San Jose, CA
- Cape Con 2024 - November 1-3, 2024 in Cape Girardeau, MO
- MCM Comic Con London 2024 - October 25-27, 2024 in London, UK
- L.A. Comic Con 2024 - October 4-6, 2024 in Los Angeles, CA
- Colorado Springs Comic Con 2024 - August 23-25, 2024 in Colorado Springs, CO
- Long Island Tropic Con 2024 - August 17-18, 2024 in Hauppauge, NY
- Atlantic City Celebrity Convention 2024 - July 25-28, 2024 in Atlantic City, NJ
- Greater Austin Comic Con 2024 - July 20-21, 2024 in Cedar Park, TX
- Rangerstop & Pop Con 2024 - June 21-23, 2024 in Atlanta, GA
- Rhode Island Anime Con 2024 - June 15-16, 2024 in Providence, RI
- Hanabi Con 2024 - May 25-27, 2024 in Palmer, AK
- South Texas Comic Con 2024 - April 26-28, 2024 in McAllen, TX
- Anime Gaming Con 2024 - February 3-4, 2024 in Fresno, CA
- Anime Impulse LA 2024 - January 13-14, 2024 in Pomona, CA
- SacAnime Winter 2024 - January 5-7, 2024 in Sacramento, CA 2023
- Anime Dallas 2023 - November 24-26, 2023 in Dallas, TX
- Saratoga Comic Con 2023 - November 18-19, 2023 in Saratoga Springs, NY
- Kadabra Con 2023 - September 29 - October 1, 2023 in Portland, TX
- Anime Houston 2023 - September 22-24, 2023 in Houston, TX
- Saboten Con 2023 - September 1-4, 2023 in Phoenix, AZ
- Anime Magic! 2023 - August 18-20, 2023 in Rosemont, IL
Anime Midwest 2023 - July 7-9, 2023 in Rosemont, ILCancelled Appearance- Washington State Summer Con 2023 - June 23-25, 2023 in Puyallup, WA
- Anime Festival Orlando 2023 - June 16-18, 2023 in Orlando, FL
- Sci-Fi Valley Con 2023 - June 9-11, 2023 in Altoona, PA
- AniMinneapolis 2023 - May 26-28, 2023 in Minneapolis, MN
- Comic Con Revolution 2023 - May 20-21, 2023 in Ontario, CA
- Kawaii Kon 2023 - March 31 - April 2, 2023 in Honolulu, HI
- Anime New Mexico 2023 - March 17-19, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM
- Kami-Con 2023 - February 10-12, 2023 in Birmingham, AL
- Anime Gaming Expo 2023 - February 4-5, 2023 in Fresno, CA
- SacAnime Winter 2023 - January 6-8, 2023 in Sacramento, CA 2022
- Con+Alt+Delete 2022 - December 16-18, 2022 in Rosemont, IL
- Cosplay Expo 2022 - December 9-11, 2022 in Las Vegas, NV
- Anime Dallas 2022 - November 25-27, 2022 in Dallas, TX
- Fanboy Expo Indianapolis Convention 2022 - November 12-13, 2022 in Indianapolis, IN
- Comic Verse 2022 - October 1-2, 2022 in Sacramento, CA
- Fanboy Expo Orlando Convention 2022 - September 2-4, 2022 in Orlando, FL
- Fanboy Expo Knoxville 2022 - August 5-7, 2022 in Knoxville, TN
- Greater Austin Comic Con 2022 - July 9-10, 2022 in Cedar Park, TX
- Fanboy Expo Columbus Convention 2022 - May 27-29, 2022 in Columbus, OH
- Lodi Comic Con Spring 2022 - May 8, 2022 in Lodi, CA
- Fanboy Expo Las Vegas Convention 2022 - April 22-24, 2022 in Las Vegas, NV
- JoCo Cruise 2022 - March 5-12, 2022 in Departing from Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Simi Valley Toy and Comic Fest 2022 - February 6, 2022 in Simi Valley, CA 2021
- Comic Con Revolution Ontario 2021 - December 18-19, 2021 in Ontario, CA
- Sci-Fi Valley Con 2021 - October 8-10, 2021 in Altoona, PA
- Ani-Medford 2021 - August 29, 2021 in Grants Pass, OR 2013
- Kintoki-Con 2013 - July 26-28, 2013 in Sacramento, CA 2008
- Anime Vegas 2008 - August 30 - September 1, 2008 in Las Vegas, NV
51 confirmed guest appearances