Loretta Yu
Loretta Yu | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 22, 1982 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Alma mater | Acadia University |
| Occupation | Actress |
Loretta Yu (born December 22, 1982) is a Canadian actress of Chinese descent.
Early life
On December 22, 1982, Yu was born in Montreal, Quebec and grew up in Nova Scotia, working in the family restaurant.[1]
Education
Yu received a BA degree in theatre from Acadia University.
Career
Yu took part in some Halifax productions, including Jason Eisener's fake trailer for Hobo with a Shotgun which was screened with the film Grindhouse and Jay Dahl's film There are Monsters. Yu moved to Toronto and appeared in various television series including Degrassi: The Next Generation, The Listener, Hemlock Grove and Blood and Water.[2] She also appeared in the 2008 made-for-television movie The Circuit[3] and the 2008 Canadian comedy Nonsense Revolution.[4] In 2017-2018, Yu played Ana in the Canadian web-series Begin/Again.[5] From 2017 to 2019, Yu played Cai in Dino Dana.
She appears in an episode of the 2021 drama series Cam Boy.
References
- ^ "Celebrity Spaces: Loretta Yu". Toronto Sun. February 26, 2016.
- ^ "N.S. actress Loretta Yu in groundbreaking series Blood and Water". The Chronicle-Herald. Halifax. November 15, 2015.
- ^ Marill, Alvin H (2010). Movies Made for Television: 2005-2009. p. 17. ISBN 978-0810876590.
- ^ "Nonsense Revolution". Atlantic Film Festival 2008.
- ^ Melton, Siân (2019-03-26). "Begin Again Interview: Julie Brar". Medium. Retrieved 2019-04-06.