Marie Matiko

Biography

Marie Matiko is an American actress of Chinese, Japanese, and Filipino descent, born on September 12, 1970, in Los Angeles County. She began her career as a concert pianist but transitioned to singing and performing with The Young Americans before pursuing film acting after being inspired by The Joy Luck Club. Notable roles include Julia in "The Art of War" (2000) and Betty in the 2006 film Date Movie, among others.