Chuti Tiu

Tiu's father is of Chinese descent from Philippines. Tiu's mother is of Filipina-Spanish descent. Tiu grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Tiu attended Divine Savior Holy Angels, an all girls high school.[1]

Tiu earned a B.A. in Economics and Political Science from Northwestern University.[1]

In 1994, Tiu was crowned 1994 Miss Illinois.[1]

In 2000, Tiu became a lead actress in Sally Field's directorial debut Beautiful. Tiu has had many supporting roles in independent features such as The Specials with Rob Lowe and Thomas Haden Church. Tiu's television work includes a series regular role in Desire, a recurring role in the suspense thriller 24 starring Kiefer Sutherland, as well as guest/recurring appearances on such shows as The Closer, Dragnet, Charmed, General Hospital and Days of Our Lives. Chuti played Nurse Longino in the CBS series Miami Medical. She was seen as Lata, an attorney defending Woody Harrelson in the film Rampart, also starring Sigourney Weaver, Ben Foster, Anne Heche and Steve Buscemi.

• 1987 Distinguished Young Women Award.[4]

Tiu's husband is Oscar Torre.[3]

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