Contact us 1.800.698.2536
Search by Speaker Name or Topic

Maggie Q

TV & Film Actress, Known for Lead Role in CW's "Nikita"

Maggie Q
Travels From Travels From:
Vancouver, Canada
Speaking Fee Speaking Fee:
Live Event: Please Contact
Virtual Event: Please Contact
More Fee Info
Categories Categories:
Categories Categories:
Acting, Animals & Wildlife, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Celebrity, College, Diversity & Inclusion, Entertainers, Faith & Religion, Television & Film
REQUEST BOOKING INFORMATION

Maggie Q Biography

Maggie Denise Quigley aka Maggie Q was born to a Polish-Irish American father and a Vietnamese mother. Her father met her mother during the Vietnam War. Maggie has two older half-siblings from her mother’s previous marriage, and two older sisters. The family moved to Hawaii and settled in Mililani.

Q attended Mililani Waena Elementary School and Wheeler Intermediate School. She also attended Mililani High School, where she was on the cross country, track and field, and swim teams. She won the title of “Best Bod” senior year, and graduated from Mililani High School in 1997.

At the suggestion of a friend, Q began modeling in Tokyo at the age of 17, before making an unsuccessful move to Taipei, and finally trying in Hong Kong. She has said it was not easy for her: “I had twenty bucks in my pocket. I mean, I literally did the same thing that my mother did when she left Vietnam… didn’t speak the language… had no money.” But, it was in Hong Kong, that she was selected by Jackie Chan, because he saw a potential action star. His intensive training taught her the importance of professionalism and always doing her own stunts. Maggie later said, “I had never done a day of martial arts in my life when I started in the business. I couldn’t even touch my toes.”

In 1998, she started her acting career in the TV drama House of the Dragon, which was a huge hit in Asia. In 2000, Maggie made her film debut as Anna in the horror film Model From Hell, and went on to star as an FBI agent Jane Quigley in the action thriller Gen-Y Cops the same year. Her appearance in Gen-Y Cops impressed Jackie Chan so much that she was cast in Manhattan Midnight and Rush Hour 2.

In 2002, she starred as martial artist assassin Charlene Ching in the action film Naked Weapon. Then, in 2005, Maggie played Harmony in the German-Singaporean TV mini-series House of Harmony, opposite Fann Wong. The same year she also co-produced the animal treatment documentary Earthlings, which was narrated by Joaquin Phoenix.

Her mainstream breakthrough came in 2006, where she starred alongside Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible III. She played Zhen, the only female member of the IMF team. In 2007, she appeared as villain Mai Linh in the Bruce Willis movie Live Free or Die Hard, the fourth film in the Die Hard series. She also starred in comedy Balls of Fury as ping-pong specialist Maggie.

In 2008, Q played Cao Ying, a granddaughter of the warlord Cao Cao in Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon, her first ancient Chinese costume performance. That same year, she also appeared in the drama/thriller movie Deception starring Ewan McGregor and Hugh Jackman, as Tina, an investment banker who introduced Jackman’s character to an exclusive anonymous sex club list. Q also starred in the video game Need for Speed: Undercover, as the seductive lead character, federal agent Chase Linh, who is the player’s only contact to the Tri-City Police.

In 2010, she became the lead character, an assassin gone rogue, on the new CW series, Nikita, a revamp of the movie/TV title. In addition, she also starred King of Fighters, the live-action feature based on the video game of the same name. Q also starred in the action/comedy Operation: Endgame as government assassin High Priestess. In 2011, she starred as Priestess alongside Paul Bettany in "Priest".

Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Maggie Q and other top speakers and celebrities.

BOOK Maggie Q

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/05/2024.

Maggie Q Videos

  • Nikita Interview : Maggie Q Interview - Comic-Con 2013 - YouTube
    Nikita Interview : Maggie Q Interview - Comic-Con 2013 - YouTube
See All Videos »

FAQs on booking Maggie Q

  • How do I book Maggie Q to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Maggie Q for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Maggie Q, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Maggie Q or any other speaker of your choice.

  • What are the speaker fees for Maggie Q

    Speaking fees for Maggie Q, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Maggie Q are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Maggie Q, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

  • What topics does Maggie Q speak about?

    Maggie Q is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Acting, Animals & Wildlife, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Celebrity, College, Diversity & Inclusion, Entertainers, Faith & Religion, Television & Film.

  • Where does Maggie Q travel from?

    Maggie Q generally travels from Vancouver, Canada, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.

  • Who is Maggie Q’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Maggie Q for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Maggie Q for your next private or corporate function.

  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Maggie Q or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Maggie Q is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Maggie Q for your event is available upon request. Maggie Q generally travels from VancouverCanada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Lana Condor, Anna Akana, Shay Mitchell and Parminder Nagra. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Maggie Q for an upcoming live or virtual event.

BOOK Maggie Q

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.

  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

Need Quick Answers?

We are happy to help! Call us to speak with a booking agent about your event or specific speaker request.

Sarah Miller
phone   1.800.698.2536
Our celebrity booking agents can:

  • Gauge interest and check availability for speaking engagements, appearances or corporate events

  • Provide you with the speaking fee to book Maggie Q or other celebrity appearance fees

  • Give you personal recommendations for the best keynote speakers or celebrities

  • Assist you with any questions you have throughout the talent booking process

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

TOP