Kriesha Chu’s 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__
Kriesha Chu’s Facts
Born in the Philippines and raised in the U.S. from the age of two, Kriesha Chu grew up in a multicultural environment. With a deep passion for singing, she made the bold decision to move to South Korea to pursue singing. She actually only started dancing after becoming a K-pop trainee.
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”.
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.
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.
Kriesha Chu’s 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.
Kriesha Chu’s Career
Breakthrough in 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
Music
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.
Other Activities
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.
