Kaliko Kauahi

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 television programs such as Parks and Recreation.[1][3]

Kaliko Kauahi
Born
Lawai, Hawaii, U.S.
EducationLoyola Marymount University
OccupationActress
Years active2007–present

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 in the show’s sixth and final season.[9]

She portrayed Principal Kwan in the Disney Channel television series Raven's Home (2018–2019).[1]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
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
2007 Mystery ER Dr. Christine Todd Episode: "Bittersweet/Ring of Fire"
2007 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"
2011 Southland Saleswoman Episode: "Let It Snow"
2013 Don't Trust the B---- in Apt 23 Mrs. Nguyen Episode: "The Leak"
2013 Parks and Recreation Khongordzol 2 episodes
2014 Jimmy Kimmel Live! Kaliko/Security Guard Episode: "Jennifer Love Hewitt/Clark Gregg/Clean Bandit"
2014 The Big Bang Theory Marta Episode: "The Gorilla Dissolution"
2014 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"

References
  1. Harjo, Noetta (July 8, 2019). "GGA Indigenerd Wire: Interview with SUPERSTORE'S Kaliko Kauahi". Geek Girl Authority.
  2. Kakade, Angeli (March 25, 2021). "Exclusive: 'Superstore' Star Kaliko Kauahi Talks Saying Farewell To Hit Show [Video]". The Knockturnal. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
  3. "Hall Pass TV Guide". TV Guide. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  4. Mark, Steven (October 25, 2020). "Big-box breakout: Kauai native Kaliko Kauahi shines in the NBC sitcom 'Superstore'". Honolulu Star-Advertiser.
  5. "Kaliko Kauahi Talent Bio". NBC Universal Media Village. NBC. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  6. 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.
  7. Harjo, Noetta (July 8, 2019). "GGA Indigenerd Wire: Interview with SUPERSTORE'S Kaliko Kauahi". Geek Girl Authority. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
  8. Webber, Stephanie (March 8, 2018). "Superstore's Kaliko Kauahi: Sandra, Carol 'Showdown' Must Happen: Read Her Q&A!". Us Weekly. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  9. 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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