Derek Mio is a multifaceted individual with a passion for acting, comedy, and various creative pursuits. Born in Huntington Beach, California, he has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry through his impressive body of work.
As an actor, Derek has had the privilege of portraying real-life recipient Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura in the Netflix anthology series Medal of Honor, which was executive produced by the renowned Robert Zemeckis. Additionally, he has taken on the lead role in the critically acclaimed AMC anthology series The Terror, starring alongside the legendary George Takei and executive produced by the acclaimed Ridley Scott.
Beyond his television credits, Derek has been the face of several commercial campaigns for esteemed brands such as Audi, Mercedes Benz, and ServiceNow. His impressive television resume includes appearances on Grey's Anatomy, Hawaii Five-0, SEAL Team, NCIS: Los Angeles, The Good Wife, and a recurring role on the ABC Family hit series GREEK.
Derek's educational background is equally impressive, having graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts. He has also honed his craft through extensive training with the Meisner-based Joanne Baron/D.W. Brown Studio, the Upright Citizens Brigade, the Aquila Morong Studio, Michael Woolson, and Kennedy Brown.
As a comedian, Derek has performed stand-up at various prestigious venues, including The Comedy Store, Laugh Factory, Hollywood & Brea Improvs, Tokyo Comedy Bar, The Stand NYC, and Sunset Strip Comedy Club in Austin. He is also the creator and host of 'The BudoComedy Show', a non-profit event held at the Terasaki Budokan rec center in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, which has raised over $10,000 for the facility. The show has featured a range of talented comedians, including Atsuko Okatsuka, Al Madrigal, Sheng Wang, Ian Bagg, and more.
In his free time, Derek enjoys a variety of hobbies, including surfing, fishing, birding, and spending quality time with his 2-year-old son.
