Mimi was born in Nha Trang, Vietnam in the year 1974 to Minh Doan and Mai Ho. Mimi is the youngest of 7 children. Mimi came to the United States just before the age of 1 and has been a resident ever since. Mimi married in 1999 and brought 2 children into the world. With her husband and two sons, Mimi has enjoyed various adventures like living in Rome, Italy for a few years. Even now, they support and encourage her to explore how much versatility she has to offer. Mimi was offered a way to re-invent herself. Her friend Rajiim A. Gross became an actor. Seeing his passion, love, and enthusiasm for acting, She wanted to try to attain that too!