Annie Q. Riegel is a renowned American actress, distinguished for her captivating performances in various notable roles. She is particularly recognized for her portrayal of Christine in The Leftovers, Winnie in Death and Other Details, and Juliette Tan in Kung Fu. Additionally, she has starred as Erica Yang in the School Spirit installment of the Hulu and Blumhouse anthology series Into the Dark, making her the first Asian American lead and final girl in Blumhouse production history.
Born in Brooklyn to immigrant parents, Annie spent her childhood in Beijing, where she was raised by her Siberian grandmother and Chinese grandfather. Her upbringing was unique, as she grew up between Beijing and Staten Island, speaking both Mandarin Chinese and English at home. As she discovered her passion for acting, she transferred from an engineering program at Staten Island Technical High School, where she studied Russian and robotics, to attend LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts. This prestigious institution allowed her to hone her craft for stage and screen.
After graduating from high school, Annie began her career on stage by playing the title role in Tony Award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang's revival of Golden Child at the Signature Theatre. She is now married to filmmaker and producer Chris Robert Riegel, and her successful career has been marked by her versatility and dedication to her craft.
