Naomi Yang (actress)
Naomi Yang | |
|---|---|
| Yang Yichen | |
| Born | Beijing, China |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2014 - present |
Naomi Yang, born Yang Yichen, is a Chinese-born British actress. She is best known for her roles in the 2014 film Lilting and Sky TV series Wolfe. She voices Sage in the video game Valorant, and also Needle Knight Leda in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.
Early life and education
[edit]Yang Yichen[citation needed] was born in Beijing, China, and moved to the UK at the age of six. She grew up in Manchester.[1]
Career
[edit]Yang's first role was as Vann in the 2014 film Lilting, directed by Hong Khaou.[citation needed]
Yang's television credits include Paul Abbott's Sky series Wolfe, where she played awkward child prodigy Maggy.[2] She also starred as Mae Zhang in ITV’s Maternal, Joy Fu in Channel 4 drama Chimerica, and Li in Peaky Blinders.[citation needed]
On stage, she has performed as Tsukiko in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Olivier-nominated show[3][4] My Neighbour Totoro.[5]
She voices Sage in the popular video game Valorant,[6] and a character in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.[7][better source needed]
Recognition and awards
[edit]In 2020, Yang was selected as one of the actors for BAFTA Elevate.[1]
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]- ^ a b "Naomi Yang". www.bafta.org. 7 October 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ Wolfe
- ^ "My Neighbour Totoro wins six Olivier Awards | Royal Shakespeare Company". www.rsc.org.uk. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (3 April 2023). "Paul Mescal, Jodie Comer, 'My Neighbor Totoro' Win Big at Olivier Awards". Variety. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ My Neighbour Totoro
- ^ "All Valorant voice actors: Full Agent cast". Dexerto. 29 December 2023. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree". IMDB. 26 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ^ "Film of the week: Lilting | Sight & Sound". British Film Institute. 24 August 2018. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ "Who's in Channel 4's Chimerica?". Royal Television Society. 11 April 2019. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ Robinson, Dom (13 August 2019). "Deep Water: The Complete Series - The DVDfever Review - Anna Friel". DVDfever.co.uk. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ "Episode 3 - Guest Cast". TVmaze. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ Darvill, Josh (7 October 2019). "A Confession cast and spoilers from ITV drama based on true story". TellyMix. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ "'Endeavour' Season 7 Finale Recap: "Zenana"". Telly Visions. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ admin (18 June 2020). "The Salisbury Poisonings. Television Review". Liverpool Sound and Vision. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ "Vivian - Brave New World". TVmaze. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ "Sky releases first look trailer for forensic drama WOLFE". Radio Times. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ "Naomi Yang". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ Doherty, Réiltín (18 November 2022). "Maternal on ITV: Parminder Nagra lead cast in post-pandemic medical drama". Entertainment Daily. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ "Liaison (TV) Cast - All Actors and Actresses". Television Stats. 22 December 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ "All Valorant voice actors: Full Agent cast". Dexerto. 8 March 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ "World Factory". Metis Arts. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ "The Sugar-Coated Bullets of the Bourgeoisie". HighTide. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ Greer, Robert (9 April 2019). "Review | Top Girls at the National Theatre". The London Magazine. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ "Cast & Creatives | My Neighbour Totoro". totoroshow.com. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
External links
[edit]- Naomi Yang at IMDb