Crystal Kung Minkoff
孔令华
Born
Crystal Kung

(1983-02-04) February 4, 1983
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of California, Irvine (BA)
OccupationTelevision personality • entrepreneur
Years active2021–present
Known forThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Spouse
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(m. 2007)​
Children2
RelativesJeffrey Kung (brother)
WebsiteReal Coco
Crystal Kung Minkoff
Simplified Chinese孔令华

Crystal Kung Minkoff (Chinese: 孔令华; born February 4, 1983)[1] is a Chinese-American television personality and entrepreneur.[2] She is best known for appearing as a main cast member on the reality television show The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, appearing in that capacity since the show's eleventh season.[2]

Early life and education

Kung Minkoff was born in Northridge, Los Angeles to Chinese immigrant parents.[3][4] Her father was an oral surgeon and her mother was a housewife.[4] She has one brother, Jeffrey Kung, who is best known for being a singer and recording artist in China and Taiwan.[5] Kung Minkoff claims to be a 76th generational descendant of Confucius.[3] Kung Minkoff attained degrees in biology and history from the University of California, Irvine and completed a culinary education.[3][6]

Career

Kung Minkoff co-founded Real Coco with her brother, a company that sells coconut products.[6] She is a current cast member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, joining in 2021, and has since starred in a main capacity for three seasons. She is the first Asian American cast member on the Beverly Hills franchise.[7] In 2022, Kung Minkoff made a guest appearance as the voice actor of Charisma in Zootopia+, alongside fellow Real Housewives alum Porsha Williams.[8] In 2023, she guest starred in History of the World, Part II.[9] Kung Minkoff uses her social media platforms to share cooking videos and to advocate for the Alzheimer's Association and the Stop Asian Hate movement.[6][10][11] In 2022, Kung Minkoff was paid an undisclosed sum by the Chinese government to promote the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics on her social media.[12]

Personal life

Kung Minkoff married American filmmaker Rob Minkoff in 2007, and they have two children.[2] She has openly expressed her struggles with bulimia nervosa and body dysmorphia and advocates for increased awareness concerning eating disorders.[13][14]

References

  1. ↑ "RHOBH Cast Celebrates Crystal Minkoff's 40th Birthday: 'Sometimes We Play Nice'". People. 2023-02-27. Archived from the original on 2023-05-31. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  2. 1 2 3 "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: Crystal Kung Minkoff Joins Season 11 Cast". People. 2020-10-26. Archived from the original on 2023-03-16. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  3. 1 2 3 "Who is Real Housewives of Beverly Hills newbie Crystal Kung Minkoff?". South China Morning Post. 2021-05-22. Archived from the original on 2023-02-15. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  4. 1 2 "Crystal Kung Minkoff Reveals Which RHOBH Is The Most Fun To Go Out To Dinner With". Romper. 2023-04-22. Archived from the original on 2023-04-27. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  5. ↑ "Everything To Know About Crystal Kung Minkoff's Pop Star Brother From 'RHOBH'". Bustle. 2021-06-02. Archived from the original on 2023-06-10. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  6. 1 2 3 Bergado, Gabe (2021-10-06). "Crystal Kung Minkoff Likes It Spicy". The Cut. Archived from the original on 2023-06-04. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  7. ↑ "Crystal Kung Minkoff on Being RHOBH's First Asian American Housewife, Addressing Racial Issues on Show: 'Huge Honor'". People. 2021-05-19. Archived from the original on 2022-08-17. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  8. ↑ "Real Housewives Stars Porsha & Crystal Guest Star On Disney+ Series". ScreenRant. 2022-11-16. Archived from the original on 2022-11-22. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  9. ↑ "'History of the World Part II' reveals massive starry guest cast and (some) character names". Entertainment Weekly. 2023-02-06. Archived from the original on 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  10. ↑ ""The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills"' Crystal Kung Minkoff Shares Her Alzheimer's Story". Alzheimer's Association. 2021-10-26. Archived from the original on 2023-05-31. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  11. ↑ Yee, Lawrence (2021-05-13). "Why 'Real Housewives' Newcomer Crystal Kung Minkoff Won't Shy Away From Conversations on Race (Video)". TheWrap. Archived from the original on 2023-06-02. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  12. ↑ "China used TV, TikTok stars in discreet Olympics campaign". Associated Press. 2022-04-08. Archived from the original on 2023-06-03. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  13. ↑ "Crystal Kung Minkoff admits temptation to try Ozempic: 'It's not a good place for me'". The Independent. 2023-04-25. Archived from the original on 2023-05-18. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  14. ↑ "RHOBH: Erika Girardi Suggests Crystal Kung Minkoff 'Take Laxatives' amid Her 'Ongoing' Bulimia Battle". People. 2022-07-20. Archived from the original on 2023-02-28. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
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