Jenny Wu

Jenny Wu
Born Jenny Zhen Wu
Shanghai, China
Alma mater University of Southern California
Occupation Blogger
Years active 2010-present

Jenny Wu is an Asian-American lawyer, fashion blogger, TV personality, and actress best known for her fashion blog, Good, Bad, and Fab, and her appearance on Season 26 of The Amazing Race on CBS.[1]

Early life

Jenny was born in Shanghai, China,[2] and grew up in Arcadia, California,[3] where she graduated from Arcadia High School. She attended the University of Southern California, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 2003, and a Juris Doctor degree from the USC Gould School of Law in 2007.[4]

Career

Jenny began her career in the fashion industry at True Religion[5] before joining Tokidoki as associate in-house council.[6] She started writing about fashion, beauty, and style with the tagline "an ordinary girl living extraordinary moments" in the blog Good, Bad, and Fab in 2010.[7] Through her blog, Jenny has partnered with beauty and fashion brands like Saks Fifth Avenue,[8] TRESemmé,[9] Target,[10] and H&M.[11]

In 2014, Jenny auditioned with a friend[12] for Season 26 of The Amazing Race. She was selected for the show and paired up with a different partner, Jelani Roy,[13] as part of that season's blind-date theme. The two completed all 12 legs of the race and finished in second place overall.[14]

In 2015, Jenny appeared as the character Theresa in the digital web series, Sorta My Thing.[15]

In 2016, Jenny, her fiancé Michael, and their home buying search were featured on Season 8, Episode 9 of House Hunters Renovation on HGTV.[16]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2015 The Amazing Race Self Season 26
2015 Sorta My Thing Theresa Episode 3
2016 House Hunters Renovation Self Season 8, Episode 9

References

  1. ↑ Bell, Susan. "Lawyer-turned-fashion blogger ready to Race with style". USC News. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
  2. ↑ "Good, Bad, and Fab | LA Fashion Lawyer Style and Beauty Blog". www.goodbadandfab.com. Retrieved 2016-09-23.
  3. ↑ Siegel, Rebecca (2015-02-25). "USC grad chases finish line on CBS". Daily Trojan. Retrieved 2016-09-23.
  4. ↑ Bell, Susan (February 25, 2015). "Lawyer-turned-fashion blogger ready to Race with style". USC News. Retrieved 2016-09-23.
  5. ↑ "Where The Heart Is" (PDF). USC Law Magazine (Spring / Summer 2014).
  6. ↑ Smith, Penny (2014-05-05). "Working in the Fashion Industry in 2014". Career Glider. Retrieved 2016-09-23.
  7. ↑ "This is me". www.goodbadandfab.com. Retrieved 2016-09-23.
  8. ↑ "Jenny Wu, Author at Saks POV". sakspov.saksfifthavenue.com. Retrieved 2016-09-23.
  9. ↑ "Beauty and Style | Runway at the Emmys". www.goodbadandfab.com. Retrieved 2016-09-23.
  10. ↑ "Natural Beauty". www.goodbadandfab.com. Retrieved 2016-09-23.
  11. ↑ "Official H&M Loves Coachella Party At the Parker Palm Springs Photos and Images | Getty Images". www.gettyimages.com. Retrieved 2016-09-23.
  12. ↑ Alcala, Natalie (2015-02-12). "LA Blogger & Amazing Race Star Jenny Wu Talks Reality TV, Sweat-Proof Beauty". Racked LA. Retrieved 2016-09-23.
  13. ↑ "The Amazing Race Cast: Jelani Roy & Jenny Wu". CBS. Retrieved 2016-09-23.
  14. ↑ Kile, Meredith B. (May 18, 2015). "'The Amazing Race' Crowns Season 26 Winners". Entertainment Tonight Online. Retrieved 2016-09-23.
  15. ↑ Sorta My Thing, 2015-06-30, retrieved 2016-09-23
  16. ↑ "Fashion Blogger's Dream Closet". HGTV. Retrieved 2016-09-23.
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