• Justin Hakuta is the husband of successful comedian and actress, Ali Wong.
• He is of Filipino and Japanese ancestry.
• He has a BS in Decision Science from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
• He has founded his own company, YogaStart, and is currently serving as the vice-president of products at GoodRx.
• He and Ali welcomed their first child in November 2015 and their second in January 2018.
Known for movies
Savages (2012)
as Claire
Fresh Off the Boat (2015-2017)
as Margot
American Housewife (2016-2017)
as Doris
The LEGO Ninjago Movie (2017)
as General Olivia
Who is Ali Wong’s husband Justin Hakuta?
Who is Justin Hakuta? Born on the 18th October 1982, in Washington, D.C. USA, Justin is a successful businessman, but now best recognized in the world as the husband of a successful comedian and actress, Ali Wong. The two have been married since 2014.
Early Life, Parents, and Education
The son of inventor and TV personality Ken Hakuta, and Marilou Chantiller, Justin is of Filipino and Japanese ancestry, and has two brothers, Aki and Kenzo. His parents met in the ‘70s when both worked for the World Bank in the Philippines, and married in 1977; five years later, Justin was born. He went to Sidwell Friends School in Washington D.C., from which he matriculated in 2000, and then enrolled at Tecnologico de Monterrey in Mexico from 2002 to 2003. His studies didn’t end there, as he obtained a BS in Decision Science from Carnegie Mellon University, and then took his father’s footsteps, as he obtained an MBA from Harvard Business School. During his studies, Justin received the Fulbright scholarship.
Career Beginnings
Once he finished his education, Justin followed in his father’s entrepreneurial footsteps, and founded a company of his own, YogaStart; since the early days, Justin has been interested in a healthy lifestyle, which led him to create his own Yoga society and wellness center. Throughout his career, Justin has collaborated with a number of organizations in this branch, such as Honest Tea, Patagonia, and Seventh Generation.
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Rise to Prominence
Aside from his own enterprises that have become successful, Justin has also been involved in corporate business, working in several companies, and is now serving as the vice-president of products at GoodRx, which in large part has added to his overall net worth. Justin came to prominence when a bunch of his articles were published by Huffington Post, drawing attention to himself and his work.
So, How Rich Successful Businessman and Entrepreneur Justin Hakuta is?
Determined to succeed from the moment he started his educational process, Justin has many years of hard work behind him. Did it pay off? Well let’s see – according to authoritative sources, Justin Hakuta’s net worth is estimated at over $1.2 million, earned through his successful career. Pretty decent don’t you think? If you are also wondering, Ali Wong’s net worth is as high as $2 million, as of mid- 2018.
Money does indeed equal power http://t.co/Vu6PH9HKPT
— Justin Hakuta (@jhakuta) December 10, 2014
First Meeting with Ali Wong
Now a successful businessman, Justin Hakuta and the successful comedian Ali Wong, met in 2010 at a wedding ceremony of their mutual friends. It was Ali who made the first move, as after the two met at a party, he invited Justin to one of her stand-up comedy nights which Justin accepted, and after her performance was over, they almost immediately became a couple.
Wedding Ceremony and First Child
Four years after their fortunate encounter, Justin and Ali held their wedding on the 27th November 2014. The couple welcomed their first child, daughter Mari in November 2015, named after the writer Marie Kondo, best known for authoring “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up”. The Hakuta-Wong family welcomed the newest member in January 2018, also a daughter.
Test Dummy
Justin’s and Ali’s marriage goes beyond romance and small things; he actually helps her choose material for new stand-up routines; Ali would present to him jokes and sketches she has created, and if Justin likes them, then she is good to go. However, although sometimes his say doesn’t mean a thing, Ali still likes to ask her husband for advice.
Internet Fame
Justin isn’t fond of social media networks, and his Twitter account has been inactive since late 2017, and his Instagram page only features his wife’s shows, but Justin became a star through his wife’s popularity. Ali has more than 600,000 followers on her official Instagram page, and some of her posts have become rather popular, including her and Justin together
Pictures
Movies
Actress
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Housewife | 2016-2017 | TV Series | Doris |
| The LEGO Ninjago Movie | 2017 | General Olivia (voice) | |
| Fresh Off the Boat | 2017 | TV Series | Margot |
| Drive Share | 2017 | TV Series | Julie |
| The Hero | 2017/I | Ali Wong | |
| American Dad! | 2016 | TV Series | |
| Angry Birds | 2016 | Betty Bird (voice) | |
| Animals. | 2016 | TV Series | Dana |
| BoJack Horseman | 2015 | TV Series | Maddie |
| Inside Amy Schumer | 2014-2015 | TV Series | Ellie / Ali / Maureen |
| Black Box | 2014 | TV Series | Dr. Lina Lark |
| Super Sleuths | 2014 | Short | Raq |
| Dealin’ with Idiots | 2013 | Katie | |
| Savages | 2012 | Claire | |
| Are You There, Chelsea? | 2012 | TV Series | Olivia |
| Controversial Racist | 2012 | Short | |
| Breaking In | 2011 | TV Series | Ana Ng |
| When Harry Met Sally 2 with Billy Crystal and Helen Mirren | 2011 | Video short | Movie Executive #3 (uncredited) |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Untitled Ali Wong Comedy Special | 2018 | TV Movie filming | |
| Fresh Off the Boat | TV Series story editor – 22 episodes, 2015 – 2016 written by – 2 episodes, 2015 | ||
| Ali Wong: Baby Cobra | 2016 | Video | |
| Funny as Hell | 2013 | TV Series writer – 1 episode |
Miscellaneous
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Off the Boat | TV Series consultant – 23 episodes, 2016 – 2017 staff writer – 1 episode, 2015 |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Wong: Baby Cobra | 2016 | Video executive producer |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fun Mom Dinner | 2017 | special thanks | |
| Wyatt Cenac: Comedy Person | 2011 | TV Special documentary special thanks |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Untitled Ali Wong Comedy Special | 2018 | TV Movie filming | Herself |
| The History of Comedy | 2017 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
| Last Call with Carson Daly | 2016 | TV Series | Herself – Guest |
| Ali Wong: Baby Cobra | 2016 | Video | Herself |
| Comedy Underground with Dave Attell | 2014 | TV Series | Herself |
| Late Night with Seth Meyers | 2014 | TV Series | Herself |
| @midnight | 2013-2014 | TV Series | Herself / Herself – Panelist |
| Hey Girl | 2013 | TV Series | Herself |
| Best Week Ever | 2013 | TV Series | Herself |
| Funny as Hell | 2013 | TV Series | Herself – Comedian |
| Money From Strangers | 2012 | TV Series | Herself |
| Chelsea Lately | 2012 | TV Series | Herself – Round Table |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2011 | TV Series | Herself – Guest Comic |
| E! 50 Super Epic TV Moments | 2011 | TV Movie | Herself |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
