Andrea Bordeaux (born March 31, 1987 in

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) is an American actress and model. She is best known for her role as Harley Hidoko in the TV series '' NCIS: Los Angeles.''

Life and career

Bordeaux grew up in Texas. She expressed an interest for acting since her childhood and had her first stage experience at the age of 14. In 2005, she moved to

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and studied at the theater of

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. One year later, she moved to the privately owned

New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts (NYCDA) is a private acting college in New York City. Originally conceived for the purpose of training actors for film and television acting, in 2009 the conservatory gained accreditation to offer Assoc ...

. In late 2006, Bordeaux was discovered as a model and gained further recognition. In 2010, she had her first role in the TV series '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit''. In 2013 and 2014, she played Neda in the

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series ''

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''. Further guest appearances followed in series such as ''

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''. In 2017, she had her breakthrough in the ninth season of '' NCIS: Los Angeles'', playing Harley Hidoko. In 2021, she played the lead role of Ella McFair in

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comedy '' Run the World''. She was fired from the role during production of the second season for refusing to comply with the production's

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mandate.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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Biography at Clear Talent Group
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