Naomi Yang (actress)
Naomi Yang | |
|---|---|
| Yang Yichen | |
| Born | March 19, 1989 Beijing, China |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2014 - present |
Naomi Yang (born 19 March 1989) is a Chinese born British actress. She is best known for her roles in the BAFTA-nominated film Lilting[1] and Sky TV series Wolfe. She voices Sage[2] in the popular video game Valorant, and also Needle Knight Leda in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree[3]].
Early life and education
[edit]Yang was born in Beijing and moved to the UK at the age of six. She grew up in Manchester.[4]
Career
[edit]Yang's first role was as Vann in the 2014 film Lilting directed by Hong Khaou. Yang's television credits include Paul Abbott's Sky series Wolfe, where she played awkward child prodigy Maggy. She also starred as Mae Zhang in ITV’s Maternal, Joy Fu in Channel 4 drama Chimerica and Li in Peaky Blinders. On stage, she has performed as Tsukiko in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Olivier nominated show[5][6] My Neighbour Totoro.
In 2020, Yang was selected as one of the actors for BAFTA Elevate.[7]
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Lilting | Vann[8] (as Naomi Christie) |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | New Blood | Susan Chen (as Naomi Yichen Christie) | Episode: Case 2, Part 2 |
| 2016 | DCI Banks | Wei Li (as Naomi Christie) | Season 5 (2 episodes) |
| 2016 | Hollyoaks | Dr. Smith (as Naomi Yichen Christie) | Episode: #1.4555 |
| 2017 | Armchair Detectives | Connie Chung (as Naomi Yichen Christie) | Episode: "Appetite for Murder" |
| 2018 | Mars | Zhenzhen Yow (as Naomi Christie) | Season 2 (4 episodes) |
| 2019 | Chimerica | Joy Fu[9] | Season 1 (4 episodes) |
| 2019 | Deep Water | Miss King[10] | Miniseries (3 episodes) |
| 2019 | Brassic | Dr. Nicola Jones[11] | Episode: #1.3 |
| 2019 | A Confession | Penny[12] | Miniseries (1 episode) |
| 2020 | Endeavour | Nancy[13] | Episode: "Zenana" |
| 2020 | The Salisbury Poisonings | Maya[14] | Miniseries (2 episodes) |
| 2020 | Brave New World | Vivian[15] | Miniseries (3 episodes) |
| 2021 | Wolfe | Maggy[16] | Main role |
| 2022 | Screw | Miss Malone[17] | Episode: #1.5 |
| 2022 | Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators | Helena Mau | Episode: "If It Be Man's Work" |
| 2022 | Peaky Blinders | Li | Season 6 (3 episodes) |
| 2023 | Maternal | Mae Zhang[18] | Season 1 (4 episodes) |
| 2023 | Liaison | Shahina[19] | Season 1 (4 episodes) |
Video Games
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–present | Valorant | Sage[20] | |
| 2020 | Valorant | Sage | TV series (episode: "Duellists") |
| 2023 | Synced | Glory | |
| 2023 | Diablo IV | Additional Voices |
Theatre Credits
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | World Factory | Jenny [21](as Naomi Christie) | Multiple Venues |
| 2016 | The Sugar-Coated Bullets of the Bourgeoisie | Sange[22](as Naomi Yichen Christie) | Arcola Theatre, London |
| 2019 | Top Girls | Jeanine[23] | National Theatre, London |
| 2023 | My Neighbour Totoro | Tsukiko[24] | Barbican Centre, London |
References
[edit]- ^ "2015 Film Outstanding Debut By A British Writer, Director or Producer | BAFTA Awards". awards.bafta.org. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ "All Valorant voice actors: Full Agent cast". Dexerto. 2023-12-29. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ "Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree". IMDB. 2024-06-26. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ "Naomi Yang". www.bafta.org. 2019-10-07. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ "My Neighbour Totoro wins six Olivier Awards | Royal Shakespeare Company". www.rsc.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (2023-04-03). "Paul Mescal, Jodie Comer, 'My Neighbor Totoro' Win Big at Olivier Awards". Variety. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ "Naomi Yang". www.bafta.org. 2019-10-07. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ "Film of the week: Lilting | Sight & Sound". British Film Institute. 2018-08-24. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ "Who's in Channel 4's Chimerica?". Royal Television Society. 2019-04-11. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ Robinson, Dom (2019-08-13). "Deep Water: The Complete Series - The DVDfever Review - Anna Friel". DVDfever.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ "Episode 3 - Guest Cast". TVmaze. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ Darvill, Josh (2019-10-07). "A Confession cast and spoilers from ITV drama based on true story". TellyMix. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ "'Endeavour' Season 7 Finale Recap: "Zenana"". Telly Visions. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ admin (2020-06-18). "The Salisbury Poisonings. Television Review". Liverpool Sound and Vision. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ "Vivian - Brave New World". TVmaze. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ "Sky releases first look trailer for forensic drama WOLFE". Radio Times. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ "Naomi Yang". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ Doherty, Réiltín (2022-11-18). "Maternal on ITV: Parminder Nagra lead cast in post-pandemic medical drama". Entertainment Daily. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ "Liaison (TV) Cast - All Actors and Actresses". Television Stats. 2023-12-22. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ "All Valorant voice actors: Full Agent cast". Dexerto. 2023-03-08. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ "World Factory". Metis Arts. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ "The Sugar-Coated Bullets of the Bourgeoisie". HighTide. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ Greer, Robert (2019-04-09). "Review | Top Girls at the National Theatre". The London Magazine. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ "Cast & Creatives | My Neighbour Totoro". totoroshow.com. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
External links
[edit]- Naomi Yang at IMDb