Michelle Krusiec
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 2, 1974 in Taiwan
- Active Years
- 1993–2025 (33 Years)
- Total Credits
- 81 credits in database
Biography
Michelle J. Krusiec, born on October 2, 1974, in Taiwan, is an American actress. She gained early visibility when Discovery Channel recruited her as one of six globe‑trotting travel reporters for the series Travelers, alongside Barbara Alvarez, Robin Kipp, Pearce Bunting, Patrick Michael, Foster Soloman and later Lisa Clark; the program was described as an instant hit on the network. Krusiec appeared as the eighteen‑year‑old Molly O’Brien in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode “Time’s Orphan.” She received a Best Actress nomination at the Golden Horse Film Festival for her role in the 2005 independent film Saving Face, in which she portrays a Chinese‑American lesbian character. Alternate credits list her as Michelle Shioma, Michelle Jacqueline Krusiec and Ya‑Huei Yang.
Career overview
Michelle Krusiec was born on October 2, 1974 in Taiwan and is an American actress. Early in her career she was recruited as one of six globe‑trotting travel reporters for the Discovery Channel series Travelers, joining Barbara Alvarez, Robin Kipp, Pearce Bunting, Patrick Michael, Foster Soloman and later Lisa Clark; the program quickly became a hit on the network. Krusiec’s television work includes portraying the eighteen‑year‑old Molly O’Brien in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode “Time’s Orphan.” In film, she received a Best Actress nomination at the Golden Horse Film Festival for her role in the independent movie Saving Face (2005), in which she plays a Chinese‑American lesbian jug.
Across her career, Krusiec has accumulated a substantial body of work, with 79 credited roles listed in major databases. She is also known by the names Michelle Shioma, Michelle Jacqueline Krusiec and Ya‑Huei Yang. Her contributions span both television and cinema, reflecting a versatile presence in the entertainment industry.
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Full Filmography
81 titles- Good American Family (2025) as Dr. Marena Perkins
- Tiger Mom (2025) as Suki Lai
- Float (2024) as Rachel Liu
- A Million Miles Away (2023) as Miss Young
- American Girl: Corinne Tan (2023) as Judy Fang
- Nian (2023) Writer
- Nian (2023) Director
- The Disappearance of Mrs. Wu (2023) as Mary Wu Carter
- Picture Day (2023) as Ayn
- Nian (2022) Director
- Body Parts (2022) as Self
- They Live in the Grey (2022) as Claire Yang
- Hollywood (2020) as Anna May Wong
- The Bone Box (2020) as Elodie
- The Enemy Within (2019) as Kathy Hong
- The Resident (2018) as Grace Soriano
- 20 Weeks (2018) as Dr. Chen
- Shooter (2016) as Lin Johnson
- Damien (2016) as Fumika Eiko
- The Invitation (2016) as Gina
- The Unbidden (2016) as Young Lauren
- Supergirl (2015) as Natalie Hawkings
- Four of Hearts (2014) as Christy
- This Last Lonely Place (2014) as VA Doctor
- Getting On (2013) as Andrea Conrad
- Knife Fight (2013) as Shannon Haung
- Longmire (2012) as Shiori Igawa
- Touch (2012) as Lanny Cheong
- Shuffle (2012) as One night stand/Kevin's mother
- Sunset Stories (2012) as Nova
- Take Me Home (2011) as Suzanne
- The River Murders (2011) as Sung Li
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) as Michelle Shioma
- Blue Bloods (2010) as Nancy Wakefield
- Zoom Hunting (2010) as Cheating Man's Wife
- The Locksmith (2010) as Monique
- Community (2009) as Wu Mei
- Fringe (2008) as Nadine Park
- The Secret Life of the American Teenager (2008) as Emily
- What Happens in Vegas (2008) as Chong
- Henry Poole Is Here (2008) as Young Nurse
- Far North (2008) as Anja
- Spaced (2008) as Yumi
- Dirty Sexy Money (2007)
- Live! (2007) as Dylan
- Nanking (2007) as Yang Shu Ling
- Fuck (2006) as Jane
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Anna Chue
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Mary Tolson
- American Dad! (2005) as Hooker / Nurse (voice)
- Weeds (2005) as Helen Chin
- Cursed (2005) as Nosebleed Co-Worker
- Snow Wonder (2005) as Joey
- CSI: NY (2004) as Lisa Kim
- Saving Face (2004) as Wil
- NCIS (2003) as Agent Maya
- Cold Case (2003) as Kara Dhiet (2004)
- Nip/Tuck (2003) as Mei
- Daddy Day Care (2003) as English Teacher
- Duplex (2003) as Dr. Kang
- Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd (2003) as Ching Chong
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Susan Lee
- Monk (2002) as Maria
- Without a Trace (2002) as Ariel
- Without a Trace (2002) as Call Girl
- Sweet Home Alabama (2002) as Pan
- Pumpkin (2002) as Anne Chung
- Special Unit 2 (2001) as Parasite
- Pursuit of Happiness (2001) as Miko
- Strong Medicine (2000) as Chen-Ling Fong
- Titus (2000) as Nancy
- For the Cause (2000) as Layton
- Providence (1999) as Dong-Lu
- Popular (1999) as Exquisite Woo
- One World (1998) as Sui Blake
- Travelers (1996) as host
- Nixon (1995) as Student #2
- ER (1994) as Tong-Ye
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) as Older Molly O'Brien
- Happiness Isn't Everything as Moon
- Silicon Valley Girl as Diane Chou
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Michelle Krusiec best known for?
Michelle Krusiec is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Good American Family (2025), Float (2024), A Million Miles Away (2023), American Girl: Corinne Tan (2023).
When and where was Michelle Krusiec born?
Michelle Krusiec was born on October 2, 1974 in Taiwan.
How many credits does Michelle Krusiec have?
Michelle Krusiec has accumulated over 81 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2025.
What is Michelle Krusiec's background in cinema and television?
Michelle J. Krusiec, born on October 2, 1974, in Taiwan, is an American actress. She gained early visibility when Discovery Channel recruited her as one of six globe‑trotting travel reporters for the series Travelers, alongside Barbara Alvarez, Robin Kipp, Pearce Bunting, Patrick Michael, Foster Soloman and later Lisa ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Resident (2018) as Grace Soriano — aged about 43
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Mary Tolson — aged about 30
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Anna Chue — aged about 30
- Fringe (2008) as Nadine Park — aged about 33
- Community (2009) as Wu Mei — aged about 34
- Monk (2002) as Maria — aged about 27
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