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Tamlyn Tomita

Tamlyn Naomi Tomita (born January 27, 1966) is an Asian American actress.  She is of one quarter-Filipino descent (her mother is half Filipina, half Japanese).

In 1986, Tomita made her acting debut in The Karate Kid, Part II, playing Ralph Macchio’s love interest.

She also had a starring role in The Joy Luck Club, in addition to roles in The Day After Tomorrow, The Eye, among many.