Ally Maki


Ally Maki is an American actress. She is best known for starring as Jess Kato in the TBS comedy series Wrecked and the voice of Giggle McDimples in Toy Story 4.

Early life

In 2001, Maki moved to a communal home for up and coming artists in Santa Clarita, California, when she was scouted at 14 by a talent agent in her hometown of Seattle. From there, she was recruited by Columbia Records to form the girl band, The Valli Girls, for whom she played the keytar. As part of her training, she took DJ lessons at Freakbeat Records.

Career

Maki is known for appearing in the television film , as well as her many cameo appearances in films and television series, such as Step Up 3D. She had supporting roles in the comedy-drama films The Family Tree and Geography Club.
From 2009 to 2010, Maki had a recurring role as Dawn in the comedy-drama series 10 Things I Hate About You. She was in the final considerations to play the role of Alice in the 2012 drama film The Perks of Being a Wallflower , which eventually went to Erin Wilhelmi.
Between 2016 and 2018, she has starred as Jess Kato in the TBS comedy series Wrecked. From she starred in Marvel's Cloak and Dagger on Freeform.

Personal life

Her grandmother, Miyo, was held in the Japanese internment camp at Heart Mountain Relocation Center, WY during World War II. Her grandfather was a part of the 442nd infantry regiment, a unit consisting of primarily Japanese American soldiers.

Filmography

Film

Television

Web series