Maggie Q Biography: Movies, Husband, Age, Parents, Net Worth, Kids, Height, TV Shows, Ethnicity

Biography

Maggie Q, born Margaret Denise Quigley on May 22, 1979, in Honolulu, Hawaii, is a celebrated American actress and model known for her dynamic roles in action films and TV series.

She rose to fame playing Nikita in the CW’s Nikita (2010–2013) and has starred in films like Mission: Impossible III (2006) and Live Free or Die Hard (2007).

With a background in modelling in Asia, Maggie transitioned to acting, showcasing her martial arts skills and on-screen charisma. She’s also an advocate for animal rights and environmental causes.

American actress
Maggie Q
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Margaret Denise Quigley
Stage Name:	Maggie Q
Born:	22 May 1979 (age 46 years old)
Place of Birth:	Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Nationality:	American
Education:	Mililani Waena Elementary School, Intermediate School, Mililani High School
Height:	168 cm
Parents:	Dennis Quigley, Kathy Quigley
Siblings:	Andrea Quigley, Maria Quigley, Nicole Quigley
Spouse:	Dylan McDermott (en. 2015-2019)
Boyfriend • Partner:	Brett Ratner (2008 – 2010), Justin Long (2007), Daniel Henney (2005–2007), Daniel Wu (2004), Paul Alfonso (2009–2010)
Children:	N/A
Occupation:	Actress • Modely
Net Worth:	$9 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Maggie Q, born Margaret Denise Quigley on May 22, 1979, in Honolulu, Hawaii, is an American actress known for her action-packed roles.

Her ethnicity is mixed: her father, Dennis Quigley, is of Irish and Polish descent, and her mother, Kathy Quigley, is a Vietnamese immigrant. They met while her father was stationed in Vietnam during the war. She is a Christian.

Maggie was raised in Hawaii, where her father worked as a government employee, and her mother worked at a golf course. She has four siblings, including three older sisters, Andrea Quigley, Maria Quigley, and Nicole Quigley, and a younger half-sister from her mother’s remarriage.

Maggie attended Mililani Waena Elementary School and Wheeler Intermediate School in Hawaii. She later enrolled at Mililani High School, where she was an active participant in athletics, competing in track and field, swimming, and cross-country.

Financial constraints led her to leave high school early at the age of 16 to pursue modelling in Asia, first in Japan and then in Hong Kong, marking the beginning of her entertainment career. She did not pursue formal higher education due to her early start in modelling and acting.

Career

Maggie Q, born Margaret Denise Quigley, began her career at just 16 years old, leaving her native Hawaii to pursue modelling in Asia. She first found work in Japan, then moved to Hong Kong, where her life changed after being discovered by Jackie Chan.

He saw her potential and enrolled her in his stunt training school, where she learned martial arts, fight choreography, and stunt work—skills that would go on to define her signature action-star persona.

Maggie made her acting debut in 1998 with the Hong Kong television series House of the Dragon. She soon landed small roles in local action and horror films like Model from Hell (2000) and Gen-Y Cops (2000), gradually gaining attention in the Asian entertainment scene.

Her international breakthrough came in 2001 with a role alongside Jackie Chan in the blockbuster Rush Hour 2. But it was her performance as Zhen Lei in Mission: Impossible III (2006), starring opposite Tom Cruise, that firmly established her as a rising Hollywood action star. She followed this with a memorable role as Mai Linh in Live Free or Die Hard (2007), where she held her own in intense stunt sequences.

From 2010 to 2013, Maggie starred in The CW’s hit series Nikita as the titular character, earning critical acclaim and a Teen Choice Award nomination. Her portrayal of a fierce, complex assassin-turned-heroine solidified her place as one of television’s most compelling female leads in action.

Maggie continued her film career with roles in Priest (2011) and the Divergent film series (2014–2016), where she played Tori Wu, a key supporting character. On television, she took on the lead role of FBI Agent Hannah Wells in the political thriller Designated Survivor (2016–2019), co-starring with Kiefer Sutherland. She also led the CBS series Stalker (2014–2015), further showcasing her range in crime and suspense dramas.

In recent years, Maggie starred in the action-comedy film The Protégé (2021), alongside Michael Keaton and Samuel L. Jackson, returning to her action roots with a strong female lead. She also appeared in the comedy series Pivoting (2022), showing her versatility in lighter roles.

As a producer, Maggie Q has also stepped behind the camera, working on projects like The Family Plan (2023), expanding her influence in Hollywood and proving her skills go beyond acting and stunts.

Social Media

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• TikTok: Maggie Q (@maggieq)

Personal Life

Maggie Q, born Margaret Denise Quigley on May 22, 1979, in Honolulu, Hawaii, is 46 years old. She stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm) and weighs approximately 54 kg (120 lbs), maintaining a slim physique with measurements of 32-24-32 inches.

Maggie Q has never been married and does not have a husband. She was previously engaged to actor Dylan McDermott, whom she met on the set of the TV series Stalker in 2014. They began dating in June 2014, got engaged in January 2015, but ended their engagement in February 2019 without marrying.

Their split was attributed to busy schedules, and no specific reason for the breakup was publicly disclosed. Maggie Q has no children. She is, however, a devoted dog mom to several rescue dogs, often sharing her love for them on social media and promoting animal rescue organizations like the Labelle Foundation.

She has spoken about her daily hikes with her dogs, emphasizing their importance in her life. Maggie Q has maintained a relatively private personal life, but she has been linked to several high-profile individuals over the years: Daniel Wu (2004), rumoured but unconfirmed; Daniel Henney (2005–2007), dated for two years; Justin Long (2007), a brief relationship from May to August; Brett Ratner (2008–2010), dated for two years; Paul Alfonso (2009–2010), linked for about a year; and Dylan McDermott (2014–2019).

In March 2022, Maggie mentioned being in a relationship with an unidentified partner who prioritizes her health and well-being; however, she has not disclosed their identity or provided updates on the relationship status since then.

She has described herself as shy when it comes to dating, noting in a 2021 interview on The Tamron Hall Show that she rarely gets asked out and has “never really dated.”

She emphasized a gentler approach to relationships, moving away from imposing her vegan lifestyle on partners. Despite her high-profile career, Maggie keeps her personal life low-key, focusing on her work, animal rights activism, and her sustainable athleisure line, Qeep Up.

Net Worth

Maggie Q, born Margaret Denise Quigley, has an estimated net worth of $9 million.

Her wealth stems from a successful acting career spanning over two decades, with notable roles in Mission: Impossible III (2006), Live Free or Die Hard (2007), and the TV series Nikita (2010–2013).

Additional income comes from her modeling work in Asia, producing projects like The Family Plan (2023), and her sustainable athleisure brand, Qeep Up. Her advocacy for animal rights and eco-conscious ventures also aligns with her financial portfolio.

Filmography

Movies

• 2000: Model from Hell (Anna) – Hong Kong film, debut role
• 2000: Gen-Y Cops (Jane Quigley) – Hong Kong action film
• 2001: Rush Hour 2 (Girl in Car) – Hollywood debut, minor role
• 2002: Naked Weapon (Charlene Ching) – Hong Kong action film
• 2004: Around the World in 80 Days (Female Agent) – Minor role
• 2004: Rice Rhapsody (Gigi) – Hong Kong comedy-drama
• 2005: Dragon Squad (Yuet) – Hong Kong action film
• 2006: Mission: Impossible III (Zhen Lei) – Hollywood breakthrough
• 2007: Live Free or Die Hard (Mai Linh) – Major action role
• 2007: Balls of Fury (Maggie Wong) – Comedy
• 2008: Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon (Cao Ying) – Chinese historical drama
• 2008: Deception (Tina) – Thriller
• 2009: The Warrior and the Wolf (Harran Woman) – Chinese historical drama
• 2010: Operation: Endgame (High Priestess) – Action-comedy
• 2011: Priest (Priestess) – Action-horror
• 2014: Divergent (Tori Wu) – Sci-fi dystopian film
• 2015: The Divergent Series: Insurgent (Tori Wu) – Sequel
• 2016: The Divergent Series: Allegiant (Tori Wu) – Sequel
• 2017: Slumber (Alice Arnolds) – Horror
• 2018: The Con Is On (Irina Solokov) – Comedy
• 2020: Fantasy Island (Gwen Olsen) – Horror-mystery
• 2020: The Argument (Sarah) – Comedy
• 2021: The Protégé (Anna) – Action-thriller
• 2023: Fear the Night (Tess) – Action-thriller, also executive producer
• 2023: The Family Plan (Gwen) – Action-comedy, also producer

TV Shows

• 1998: House of the Dragon (Devine) – Hong Kong TV series, debut TV role
• 2002: Mission in Trouble (Yeung Lan) – Hong Kong TV movie
• 2010–2013: Nikita (Nikita Mears) – Lead role, 73 episodes
• 2014–2015: Stalker (Beth Davis) – Lead role, 20 episodes
• 2016–2019: Designated Survivor (Hannah Wells) – Main role (seasons 1–2), recurring (season 3), 53 episodes
• 2022: Pivoting (Sarah) – Main role, 10 episodes

Producing

• 2023: Fear the Night – Executive producer
• 2023: The Family Plan – Producer

Notes

• Maggie Q is also known for performing many of her own stunts, particularly in action-heavy projects like Nikita, Mission: Impossible III, and Live Free or Die Hard.
• She has voiced characters in video games, such as Need for Speed: Undercover (2008, as Chase Linh), but this is not consistently documented across sources.
• Beyond acting and producing, Maggie Q launched Qeep Up, a sustainable athleisure brand, which is not part of her on-screen body of work but reflects her entrepreneurial efforts.