Kelly Hu is an accomplished actress and former fashion model of Chinese, English, and Hawaiian descent. Born on February 13, 1968, in Honolulu, Hawaii, Hu's journey into the spotlight began when she won the Miss Teen USA title in 1985, becoming the first Asian-American to do so. After her pageant success, Hu ventured into acting, making appearances in popular television series such as Growing Pains and 21 Jump Street. However, it was in the 1990s that she truly came to prominence with roles in daytime soap opera Sunset Beach and nighttime drama Nash Bridges. Hu's career took a turn towards action-oriented roles in the early 2000s. Her role as Lady Deathstrike in X2: X-Men United and as Cassandra in The Scorpion King showcased her physical prowess and martial arts skills, enhancing her reputation in Hollywood. She continued to display versatility in her acting, moving between television, film, and voiceover roles in various genres. Among her notable voice-over roles are Stacy Hirano in the animated series Phineas and Ferb and Cheshire in Young Justice. In addition to her acting talent, Hu is a passionate advocate for human rights and environmental causes. She has been involved with organizations like Reef Check Hawaii and the Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment. Despite her busy schedule, Hu has consistently made time to give back to her community, demonstrating a deep commitment to philanthropy.