May Hong is an American model and actress, primarily known for her classy modeling collaborations with globally renowned fashion brands like Eckhaus Latta, Marc Jacobs, and Gucci. In 2011, Her modeling career began when her friends Mike Eckhaus and Zoe Latta asked her to model for their fledgling brand. She has also walked New York Fashion Week. Hong has walked in every Eckhaus Latta runway show. With her rising popularity, May has also carried out her acting passion and appeared as a cast member in various TV shows and series like Broad City, High Maintenance, and Adam. Her popularity eventually soared after featuring in the Netflix revival series Tales of the City as Margot Park.
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
May Hong was born in South Korea.
| Birth Name | May Hong |
| Nickname | Hong |
| Date of Birth | N/A |
| Place of Birth | South Korea |
| Age | N/A |
| Sun Sign | N/A |
| Profession | Model and Actress |
| Nationality | South Korea-American |
| Ethnicity | Multiracial |
| Religion | Christianity |
Education
Hong attended high school at Fiorello LaGuardia High School, where she studied art and cultivated an interest in printmaking. She received her bachelor of fine arts degree in printmaking from RISD.
Family Details
- Father – Unknown
- Mother – Unknown
- Siblings – Unknown
Marital Status
Single
Boyfriend / Spouse
May Hong has dated –
May has largely opted to keep her personal life away from the public spotlight, which makes it difficult for us to say anything about her love life and dating history.
Physical Statistics
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| Body Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Shoe Size | 8 (US) |
| Dress Size | 5 (US) |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Professional Statistics
Famous For
May became known after appearing as a model, actress, and artist. She has most notably modeled for designers including Eckhaus Latta, Marc Jacobs, and Gucci. As an actress, Hong has appeared on High Maintenance, Hacks, and Tales of the City. She has acted in the television shows Broad City, New Amsterdam, and the film Adam.
Film Debut
In 2019, May Bryant had her first film onscreen role in the comedy-drama movie Adam.
Web Debut
In 2019, Hong had her first web onscreen role in the web series, Tales of the City as Margot Park.
Brand Endorsements
She has done endorsement work for several brands such as Adidas, Marni, Gucci, Telfar, Marc Jacobs, etc.
May Hong Net worth
May Hong has an estimated net worth of $700K dollars as of 2024.
Social Media Profiles
- Instagram – mayonnaisehong
Some Lesser Known Facts About May Hong
- Hong was born in South Korea and immigrated to the United States at age six. She was raised in Flushing, Queens, New York.
- She moved to Brooklyn after graduation and managed a photography studio. In 2011, Her modeling career began when her friends Mike Eckhaus and Zoe Latta asked her to model for their fledgling brand.
- May continued modeling and eventually began to do commercials. She has modeled for designers including Adidas, Marni, Gucci, Telfar, and Marc Jacobs.
- She came into prominence after walking in the New York Fashion Week (every year held in February and September). Hong has walked in every Eckhaus Latta runway show.
- After modeling, May even carried out her acting passion and later appeared in several television shows like Broad City, High Maintenance, New Amsterdam, etc.
- In 2019, Her mainstream debut came with the comedy-drama film Adam. The same year, Hong also featured the role of Margot Park and appeared as a leading cast member in the Netflix revival series Tales of the City.
