Biography
- Full Name: Kriesha Ziskind Teo Tiu
- Stage Name: Kriesha Chu (크리샤 츄)
- Nationality: American-Filipino (dual citizenship)
- Date of Birth: December 20, 1998
- Height: 157 cm
- Instagram: @kzt__
Trivia
- She holds dual citizenship in the Philippines and the United States.
- Her birthplace is the Philippines, her nationalities are Filipino and American, and her current residence is South Korea.
- Although she holds U.S. citizenship, she always introduces herself as Filipino, not American.
- Filipino netizens also proudly regard Kriesha Chu as a singer from the Philippines who is active in K-pop.
- Since she moved to the U.S. as a child, she is not fluent in the Filipino language. Most of her overseas activities are in the Philippines, and even when appearing on Filipino broadcasts, she communicates entirely in English.
- Kriesha’s family consists of her parents, alongside a younger brother and a younger sister.
- She is also multilingual, able to speak Tagalog, Korean, and English.
- She is best friends with Kim Minju, a contestant of “Produce 48”, then-member of IZ*ONE, and now actress. Minju also appeared in Kriesha Chu’s MV for the song “Falling Star”.
- Her smile is beautiful, with her lips forming a heart shape when she laughs.
- According to Kriesha Chu, her ideal type is someone who likes music as much as she does. She also added that they have to love their family and be free and carefree.
- In January 2020, she appeared with a swollen face, which was revealed to be a symptom of lymphedema, and she was undergoing treatment at the time.
- As a Filipino-American artist working in the uniquely competitive world of K-pop, Kriesha faces both advantages and challenges. In particular, she was able to easily interact with international fans, but at the same time struggled to adapt to Korean perfectionist culture and harsh beauty standards.
Net Worth
According to an article published by Naijanews in 2024, as of 2022, Kriesha Chu’s net worth is around 1 million USD. It is important to note that this is just an estimation, as the singer-actress never publicly revealed how much her assets are worth.
Career
Breakthrough in K-pop Star 6
She was cast by Urban Works Entertainment and trained for a year before competing on K-Pop Star 6.
In 2016, Kriesha Chu participated in the popular reality show K-pop Star 6, quickly gaining attention for her powerful voice and confident presence. As a foreign contestant, she reached the finals as a member of the group KWINs (alongside soloist Kim Hye-rim and Alice’s Sohee) and finished as the runner-up. The show helped introduce her to Korean audiences and opened the door to a professional music career.
Solo Career
Kriesha Chu made her debut on May 24, 2017, with the single “Trouble”. She has since released various EPs, singles, and single albums, as well as participated in multiple drama soundtracks, showcasing her emotional delivery.
Some of her notable releases include “Kriesha Chu 1st Single Album”, “Dream of Paradise”, “I Want To See You Again”, and so on. She held a concert called “Kriesha Playlist” in December 2024
Kriesha’s musical style is a fusion of modern K-pop, R&B, and international pop. While she hasn’t yet achieved major chart or award success, Kriesha remains a promising and soulful voice with long-term potential.
Kriesha Chu has also acted in several web dramas, including Spunk and Live with a Ghost. She also served as the brand model for Holika Holika, a popular Korean cosmetics brand, representing a youthful and approachable image.
Additionally, Kriesha Chu appeared on several TV shows like King of Mask Singer, Travel Agency, and We Are Also National Athletes, among others.
After hiatus, Kriesha reappeared on Tak Jae-hoon’s YouTube show, NoBakShow, marking her return to the Korean entertainment industry after years of silence.
Controversies/Incidents
Plastic Surgery Allegation
In early 2020, Kriesha Chu’s appearance at a media event for her web series led to speculation of plastic surgery. Her agency released a statement denying the rumors, clarifying that the changes in her appearance were due to lymphedema, a medical condition, which was a result of stress while preparing for a comeback and expanding her career to China.
A Sudden Hiatus
From 2020, Kriesha all but disappeared from the public eye. Her last known activity was a soulful cover of Park Hyo-shin’s “Wild Flower” on YouTube, but the channel was later deleted. For years, fans were left wondering what had happened to the once-promising star.
In 2023, good news finally arrived: Kriesha signed with NEW WAY COMPANY, sparking hope that she would return to the entertainment scene. She officially reopened her personal Instagram in May 2024, delighting fans who had long awaited her comeback.
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