Bridesmaids

Carissa Woo

Carissa, aka “Little Woo,” is Michelle’s one and only sibling. People always say the two of them look alike but they can’t really see the resemblance. She is an independent spirit and a born risk-taker, recently starting her own business, Name That Frame, and signing up for the Miss Chinatown pageant, even though she can barely order ice water at Chinese restaurants. Michelle and Carissa laugh so much whenever they’re together, whether they’re reciting lines from “Elf” or belting out showtunes from their childhood. They are so different from one another but they’ll always be close. Sister Power!

Desiree Sun

Desiree and Michelle met in their college sorority. The first time Michelle saw Desiree, she thought, “Wow, that girl is buff.” Desiree is extremely competitive. (Sometimes at restaurants, she’ll gulp down her entire glass of water and declare “I WIN!” as everyone at the table sits there confused.) She’s also genuine, compassionate and hilarious. Desiree is studying to get her PhD in organizational psychology so she loves making Michelle take personality tests. It is because Desiree is an ENFP and Michelle is an INFP that they can remain such wonderful friends (but never remember when they’re supposed to hang out).

Nao Tsukahara

Michelle met Nao in high school. They became instant friends and even created a secret language and a comic book saga (starring themselves, of course). They went on to be roommates in college, which was endless silliness and bliss. Michelle is in awe of all Nao has accomplished since then—she was a designer for Max Azria (Madonna wore one of her creations!) and is now studying to become a speech pathologist. Nao is warm, thoughtful and full of smiles and energy. And hotness.

Jessica Chi

Jessica and Michelle met their first year of college. She was this sweet gal from Louisiana who wore bright headbands and said “y’all.” Little did Michelle know she was crazy! In the best possible way, of course. Jessica helped quiet little Michelle come out of her shell by taking her to parties and inviting her to check out her sorority, Pi Beta Phi. The rest is history. Jessica is also one of the smartest, most ambitious people Michelle knows. She’s currently a dentist in the US Navy. Michelle is very proud to have her as a close friend—and she salutes her!

Alice Hsu

Alice and Michelle met in high school choir. (Yep, they were just like the kids in “Glee”—um, okay, not really.) They were in the same sorority at UC Irvine but became good friends after college, when they would run (almost) every morning together on their old high school track. Alice and Michelle went on two trips together, first to China and then to Costa Rica. Alice has since followed her dream to live it up in the Big Apple, where she now teaches special education. Michelle misses her quirky antics, impeccable organizational skills and her amazing snickerdoodles, but she mostly misses her kind, caring heart. (Haha, Alice hates it when friends get mushy!)

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