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Ally Maki
NameAlly Maki
Birth nameAllyson Maki
Birth date29 December 1986
Birth placeSeattle, Washington, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of California, Los Angeles
OccupationActress, producer
Years active2005–present

Ally Maki is an American actress and producer known for her work in film and television. She gained prominence for her role as Jessie in the TBS comedy series *Wrecked* and as Giggle McDimples in the Pixar films Toy Story 4 and *Lightyear*. Maki is also a co-founder of the Asian American storytelling collective Asian American Girl Club and has been an advocate for increased representation in Hollywood.

Early life and education

Allyson Maki was born on December 29, 1986, in Seattle, Washington, to a Japanese American family. She began acting in local theater productions in the Pacific Northwest before moving to Los Angeles to pursue a professional career. Maki attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where she studied Sociology and was a member of the UCLA Bruins spirit squad.

Career

Maki's early career included guest roles on series such as Hannah Montana and The Big Bang Theory. She later secured recurring roles on The Goodwin Games and 2 Broke Girls. A significant breakthrough came with her casting as Jessie on the TBS survival comedy *Wrecked*, which aired for three seasons. In animation, she voiced the miniature police officer Giggle McDimples in Pixar's Toy Story 4, a role she reprised in the 2022 film *Lightyear*. She has also appeared in films like The DUFF and Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong. Beyond acting, Maki co-founded the Asian American Girl Club, a media brand and collective focused on Asian American narratives. She has served as a producer on projects like the YouTube series The G Word and is an active advocate for diversity in entertainment, speaking at events like the Sundance Film Festival.

Filmography

A selection of her work includes the film The DUFF (2015), the Netflix series The G Word (2022), and the Hulu film *Plan B* (2021). Her television credits also encompass NCIS: Los Angeles, Grey's Anatomy, and *Cloak & Dagger*. Maki voiced characters in the animated series Robot Chicken and Archibald's Next Big Thing.

Personal life

Maki resides in Los Angeles. She is a vocal supporter of Asian American rights and representation, working with organizations like Gold House and CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment). She has spoken publicly about her experiences with identity and the importance of community, notably during the rise of anti-Asian sentiment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Awards and nominations

Maki's work has been recognized by groups highlighting diversity. She and the Asian American Girl Club were honored with a Streamy Award nomination. Her performance in *Wrecked* was praised by the Asian American Journalists Association.

Category:American film actresses Category:American television actresses Category:American voice actresses Category:21st-century American actresses