Haley Tju
Birth nameHaley Alexandra Tju
Birth dateFebruary 15, 2001 (age 25)
Birth placeSouthern California, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active2008–present
RelativesBrianne Tju (sister)

Haley Alexandra Tju (/ˈtʃuː/)[1] (born February 15, 2001[2][3]) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Marcy Wu in the Disney Channel animated series Amphibia,[4] Nu Hai in the DreamWorks Animation series, Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny, Pepper in the Nickelodeon television series Bella and the Bulldogs[5] and Stella Zhau in the Nickelodeon animated series The Loud House.

Early life

Tju was born in Southern California,[3] and grew up in Chino Hills, California. She began acting at the age of four, and was home schooled.[6] She is of Chinese and Indonesian descent.[7] Her sister Brianne Tju is also an actress.[8]

Career

Her first television appearance was in a commercial for Pizza Hut, while her first TV show performance was a bit part in Hannah Montana at the age of seven.[3] Tju has appeared in television shows, television films, feature films and a short.[9] Tju has appeared on The Suite Life on Deck where she played Young London in an episode. Later came episode appearances on Desperate Housewives, Jessie, Go On, and The Thundermans. She also appeared in the television film Den Brother. In 2013, Tju was signed to a talent deal with Nickelodeon after participating in a showcase at the Los Angeles Groundlings Theater.[10]

Her first prominent role was as a voice actor in the children's animated series Monsters vs. Aliens as Sqweep. Next, Tju landed her first leading role in the Nickelodeon television special, The Massively Mixed Up Middle School Mystery, playing one of three young detectives.[3][11]

On the Nickelodeon television series Bella and the Bulldogs, Tju played the main role of Pepper Silverstein, the cheerleader best friend of Brec Bassinger's character Bella Dawson.[12][13][14]

In 2018, Tju began voicing Stella Zhau on the Nickelodeon animated series The Loud House, Nu Hai in the DreamWorks animated series Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny and Karmi, Hiro's love interest in Big Hero 6: The Series. She later voiced Marcy Wu on the Disney Channel animated series Amphibia from 2020–2022.

Filmography

Television and film roles
YearTitleRoleNotes
2008Hannah MontanaGirlEpisode: "You Never Give Me My Money"
2008Tasty Time with ZeFronkHaleyVoice role; episode: "Dom's Fishing Trip"
2009Desperate HousewivesLittle Girl #2Episode: "Everybody Ought to Have a Maid"
2010The Suite Life on DeckYoung London TiptonEpisode: "A London Carol"
2010Burning PalmsRoseFilm
2010Den BrotherTina DestinyTelevision film
2011I'm in the BandZoeyEpisode: "Camp Weasel Rock"
2011Mike & MollyMissyEpisode: "Christmas Break"
2011Happily DivorcedLittle GirlEpisode: "I Wanna Be Alone"
2011The EventGirlEpisode: "A Message Back"
2012The New NormalLittle GirlEpisode: "Baby Clothes"
2012–2013Go OnAbbyEpisodes: "Dinner Takes All", "Ring and a Miss"
2013JessieEileen MillerEpisode: "Lizard Scales and Wrestling Tales"
2013–2014Monsters vs. AliensSqweepMain voice role
2014See Dad RunVioletEpisode: "See Dad Ruin Joe's Teacher"
2014The ThundermansDarcy WongEpisodes: "Crime After Crime", "Pretty Little Choirs"
2015The Massively Mixed-Up Middle School MysteryAlyssa PerryTelevision special
2015–2016Bella and the BulldogsPepperMain role
2016RufusPaigeTelevision film
2017Rufus 2PaigeTelevision film
2017BonesMeredith HurleyEpisode: "The Tutor in the Tussle"
2017K.C. UndercoverZoeEpisodes: "Coopers on the Run", "Welcome to the Jungle", "Web of Lies"
2018–presentThe Loud HouseStella ZhauRecurring voice role
2018–2020Big Hero 6: The SeriesKarmiRecurring voice role
2018The Who Was? ShowHerself/Various CharactersMain role
2018Prince of PeoriaBraughnerRecurring role
2018Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of DestinyNu HaiMain voice role
2018Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesJuliaVoice role; episode: "Always Be Brownies"
2019NCISAlexisEpisode: "Daughters"
2019Where's Waldo?WendaMain voice role[15]
2019Middle School MogulsYunaMain role
2019SchooledMarni4 episodes
2019–2020TrinketsRachelle Cohen-StraussRecurring role, 6 episodes
2020Glitch TechsLexi KubotaRecurring voice role
2020–2022AmphibiaMarcy Wu / DarcyRecurring voice role[16]
2021Arlo the Alligator Boy and I Heart ArloAliaFilm; voice role[17] and main voice role
2021Family GuyParty Guest and Carrie's nieceVoice role; episode: "Must Love Dogs"
2022The AfterpartyVeronica2 episodes
2023The Proud Family: Louder and ProuderDebbie ChangVoice role; "Curved"
2023–2025ChibiverseMarcy Wu / DarcyVoice role; 4 episodes
2022-presentBat-FamVolcana / Claire SeltonMain voice role[18]

References

  1. ^ "Haley Tju Interview". Naluda magazine. January 25, 2016.
  2. ^ "Haley Tju - Biography". The New York Times. 2016. Archived from the original on March 11, 2016. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
  3. ^ "Haley Tju". Hollywood.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
  4. ^ "Here's Every Guest Star Hopping Into the Second Season of Amphibia". D23. July 10, 2020. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  5. ^ "Nickelodeon Renews Two". Broadway World. March 4, 2015. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
  6. ^ Diana Sholley (January 15, 2015). "Chino Hills teen lands role on Nickelodeon's 'Bella and The Bulldogs'". Daily Bulletin. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
  7. ^ Jianne Lasaten (March 10, 2015). "Get To Know Haley Tju from Nickelodeon's 'Bella and the Bulldogs'". Charactermedia.com. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
  8. ^ Makena Gera (October 12, 2018). "Brianne Tju Discusses 'Light as a Feather,' Her Sister Haley Tju & Why She'll Never Stop Acting (Exclusive Q&A)". Hercampus.com. Archived from the original on February 3, 2019. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
  9. ^ Kristine Hope Kowalski (December 18, 2016). "Jayce Norman, Hayley Tju & Davis Cleveland Are Going To Be In A Major New Movie Together". Twist. Archived from the original on January 7, 2016. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
  10. ^ Philiana Ng (September 26, 2013). "Nickelodeon Orders Two Animated Series, Greenlights Four Live-Action Pilots". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 10, 2016. The cable network has also inked talent deals with three up-and-comers, who were discovered from a talent showcase at Los Angeles' Groundlings Theatre: Noah Urrea, Jace Norman and Haley Tju.
  11. ^ "Nickelodeon All New TV Movie, The Massively Mixed Up Middle School Mystery, Premieres on Saturday". Fanlala. July 31, 2015. Archived from the original on January 27, 2016. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
  12. ^ Nellie Andreeva (March 14, 2014). "Nickelodeon Greenlights New Comedy From Dan Schneider, Two Other Live-Action Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
  13. ^ "Bad Seeds". Broadway World. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
  14. ^ "Nickelodeon's Season 2 Debut of Bella and the Bulldogs Featuring Kurt Warner". BSC Kids. September 29, 2015.
  15. ^ Denise Petski (April 26, 2019). "'Where's Waldo?': Joshua Rush, Haley Tju, Eva Carlton & Thomas Lennon Lead Voice Cast For Universal Kids Series From DreamWorks Animationi". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
  16. ^ Dino-Ray Ramos (June 23, 2020). "Disney Channel Renews 'Amphibia' For Season 3; Kermit The Frog, Jenifer Lewis, George Takei And More To Guest Star On Season 2". Deadline Hollywood
  17. ^ Mercedes Milligan (November 12, 2020). "'Arlo the Alligator Boy' Makes Animated Debut in Netflix Movie & Series". Animation Magazine
  18. ^ Milligan, Mercedes (September 18, 2025). "Prime Video’s ‘Bat-Fam’ Unmasks Voice Cast Heroes and Villains"