Kim Lee is a multi-talented woman who takes on many roles. She is a model, actress, DJ, producer, dancer and pianist.
She has appeared in various films and television shows such as The Hangover Part II, The Dead Cage and Bling Empire.
She is also a former Miss Vietnam America contestant and a world-famous Wynn Nightlife resident. She is one of the most sought after famous Asian Americans in the entertainment industry.
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- Full name: Kim Lee
- Date of birth: May 22, 1988
- Age: 36 years old
- Female
- Place of birth: Orange County, California, USA
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Model, actress, DJ, producer, dancer, pianist
- Height: 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
- Parents: Daniel Segal (father), a French-Vietnamese author and screenwriter; Mom doesn’t know yet
- Siblings: 3
- Spouse: Not applicable
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: single
- Net worth: 10 million USD
Early life and education
Kim Lee, 36 years old, was born in Orange County, California on May 22, 1988. She is the third youngest child in a family of four children.
Her father is Daniel Segal, a Vietnamese-French author of Harry Fox mystery novels and a feature film screenwriter. Her mother is also of French-Vietnamese origin but her name and occupation are unknown.
Kim Lee never met her biological father, who left her mother when she was pregnant with Kim. She grew up with her mother and siblings in a modest home in Westminster, California.
She attended La Quinta High School, where she participated in cheerleading, drama, and music. She learned to play the piano at a young age and performed at various events and competitions.
She also loves dancing and belongs to a hip-hop dance group. She graduated from high school in 2006 and enrolled in the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles, where she studied fashion design.
Personal life
Kim Lee is very private about her personal life and romantic relationships. She has not confirmed or denied any rumors or speculations about her dating history.
However, she has hinted about having a boyfriend in several social media posts but has not revealed his identity or status.
She also expressed her desire to find her biological father, whom she has never met, in the Netflix reality series Bling Empire.
She hopes to reconnect with him and learn more about her origins and heritage. She is very close to her mother and siblings, who always support her in her career and life.
Career
Kim Lee began her modeling career in 2006 when she was convinced to try modeling instead of interning at a modeling agency in Los Angeles.
She made her Paris runway debut for Emanuel Ungaro and Martin Grant. Since then, she has appeared in editorials and campaigns for various brands and magazines, such as Maxim, Elle, DKNY Jeans, The GAP, Barneys New York, Benetton, Alexander Wang, Converse and c- Kone.
She has also appeared on the covers of FHM, Esquire, GQ and Cosmopolitan. She was named the Sexiest Woman in the World by FHM in 2011 and one of Maxim’s 100 Hottest Women of All Time in 2012.
Kim Lee also pursues her passion for acting and music. She made her television debut at the age of 19 when she was cast as the female lead in the film Jamie Kennedy ft Bob Saget “Roll with Bob Saget” videotapes.
She has also appeared in several music videos, notably in “Beautiful” by Neyo, “Erase Me” by Kid Cudi ft Kanye West and “Club Can’t Handle Me” by Flo Rida ft David Guetta.
She has been cast as the female lead and supporting character in several television commercials, such as “LRG Side Kick & I phone”, “Bud Light”, “Party City” and “McDonald’s”.
She has starred in several television shows and movies such as CSI Las Vegas, Entourage, Speed-Dating and Chronicles of Rick Roll. Her most notable role was as the female lead in The Hangover Part II, where she shared a steamy scene with Bradley Cooper.
She also starred in The Dead Cage, a horror film set in Vietnam. She is currently starring in Bling Empire, a reality show about the lives of wealthy Asian Americans in Los Angeles.
Kim Lee is a successful DJ and producer who graduated from the Scratch Academy in Los Angeles. She has toured and performed with many famous artists such as Steve Aoki, Martin Garrix, Diplo, Skrillex, Cardi B, YG and Tyga.
She is currently in residence at the world famous Wynn Nightlife, performing at Encore Beach Club and XS. She has also released several singles and remixes, such as “Boss Bitch”, “Shake It Like You Mean It”, and “Don’t Mess With Me”. She is working on her debut album, scheduled for release in 2022.
prize
Kim Lee has won several awards and honors for her modeling, acting, and music work. Some of them are:
- FHM’s Sexiest Woman in the World (2011)
- Maxim Hot 100 (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
- Esquire The Woman We Love (2012)
- GQ Woman of the Year (2013)
- Asian Excellence Award for Outstanding Newcomers (2014)
- MTV Asia Award for Favorite Breakthrough Artist (2015)
- Billboard Dance Music Award for Best New DJ (2016)
- Asian Film Award for Best Supporting Actress (2017)
- People’s Choice Award for Favorite Reality TV Star (2021)
Social Media
- Instagram: @kimlee
- Twitter: @kimleemusic
- YouTube: @kimleemusic
- TikTok: @kimlee
- Snapchat: @kimlee
Filming
- Roll with Bob Saget
- CSI: Las Vegas
- entourage
- Speed dating
- Hangover Part II
- The Chronicles of Rick Roll
- The cage is dead
- Sparkling empire
CD
- Damn boss
- Shake it like you mean it
- Don’t mess with me
- Unlimited
- Bad boy
- Sinister
- Farewell
- Fireworks
Net value
Kim Lee has an estimated net worth of around $10 million. She earns her income from her various endeavors in modeling, acting, music, and advertising.
