June Angela is a trailblazing American-born Asian actress who made history by becoming the first of her kind to receive a Tony Award nomination for Best Leading Actress in a Broadway production, specifically for her remarkable portrayal of Mariko in the renowned play Shogun.
This talented performer has also received accolades in other prestigious award ceremonies, including an Emmy and a Grammy Award, for her notable roles in the iconic television series The Electric Company, where she shared the screen with esteemed actors Morgan Freeman and Rita Moreno.
June Angela is also a part of television history, having been a regular cast member on the groundbreaking Asian American primetime comedy series Mr. T and Tina, alongside the legendary Karate Kid actor Pat Morita.
Throughout her extensive career, June Angela has accumulated an impressive array of credits, including starring opposite the renowned actor Danny Glover in a two-character play, recurring roles on popular television shows such as Fresh Off the Boat, ER, and Dexter, and co-starring in the Broadway and London productions of The King and I alongside the iconic actor Yul Brynner.
In a remarkable full-circle moment, June Angela recently revisited her roots by starring in the acclaimed television series Shogun, this time playing the role of Kiri, the wife of Lord Toranaga, in the English-voiced version of the show.
