Geri Hoo

American beauty queen and actress from California From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Geri Hoo (1939 - Dec. 29, 2007) was an American actress and beauty pageant titleholder. Hoo was Miss Hawaii Universe 1958.[1]

Born1939 (1939)
DiedDecember 29, 2007
SpouseAustin F. Phillips
Children4
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Geri Hoo
Born1939 (1939)
DiedDecember 29, 2007
SpouseAustin F. Phillips
Children4
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleMiss Hawaii Universe 1958
Major
competitions
Other namesGeri Hoo Phillips, Geri DeWelles
OccupationsActress, Beauty queen
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Early life

In 1939, Hoo was born. Hoo's father was Herbert N. Hoo. Hoo's mother was Amy Kui Kiao Hoo (1920-2000), a realtor in Hawaii. Hoo's sibling are Sidney Hung, Vernon, Rick, Randy, and Sharon.[2][3]

Career

In 1958, Hoo represented Hawaii and ended up as the second runner up at the 7th Miss Universe contest.[4]

Hoo had a minor part in the 1962 film Confessions of an Opium Eater.

Filmography

Television series

  • 1959 The Millionaire - Miss Hawaii.[5]

Films

Personal life

In 1958, Hoo married Austin F. Phillips. They have four children. Hoo and her family lived in Los Angeles, California.[7] [2]

Hoo was also known as Geri DeWelles. Hoo was a resident of Costa Mesa, California. On December 29, 2007, Hoo died. Hoo was 68.[4][8]

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