Elizabeth Yu
Elizabeth Yu | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 6, 2002 New Jersey, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
Elizabeth Yu (born October 6, 2002)[1][2] is an American actress. She appears as Azula in Avatar: The Last Airbender, a live-action adaptation of the animated series of the same name.
Career[edit]
In December 2021, Yu was cast as Azula, the princess of the Fire Nation, in Avatar: The Last Airbender.[3]
Yu's first credit was in the 2022 film Somewhere in Queens.[4] Yu also starred as college student Ruby in Year One, a coming-of-age film directed by Lauren Loesberg.[5]
In January 2023, Yu was cast in May December, a black comedy directed by Todd Haynes.[6] In March, she was cast as Young Maggie in an NBC drama pilot created by Jenna Bans and Bill Krebs.[7] Her character is a "big murder-mystery book nerd" who ends up getting murdered.[7]
Personal life[edit]
Since 2018, Yu has been in a relationship with actor Gaten Matarazzo.[8]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Somewhere in Queens | ||
| 2023 | May December | Mary Atherton-Yoo | |
| 2024 | Year One | Ruby | [9] |
| Womb | Ha-Yoon | [10] | |
| TBA | Black Spines | Shawn | [11] |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Avatar: The Last Airbender | Princess Azula | |
| TBA | Murder by the Book | Young Maggie | In post-production |
References[edit]
- ^ "Elizabeth Yu | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ Truffaut-Wong, Olivia. "Forget The Haters, 'Avatar' Live-Action Star Elizabeth Yu Is Our Princess Azula". www.refinery29.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ Del Rosario, Alexandra (December 16, 2021). "'Avatar: The Last Airbender': Elizabeth Yu, Yvonne Chapman & Tamlyn Tomita Among 5 Added To Netflix Adaptation". Deadline. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
- ^ "Somewhere in Queens". The A.V. Club. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
- ^ Wang, Jenna (July 6, 2022). "Northwestern becomes set of coming-of-age, alum-directed feature film 'Year One'". The Daily Northwestern. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
- ^ Donnelly, Matt (January 17, 2023). "Todd Haynes Drama 'May December' Adds Three Actors as Kids of Julianne Moore and Charles Melton (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
- ^ a b Campione, Katie (March 22, 2023). "Elizabeth Yu & Hilda Martin Join Jenna Bans/Bill Krebs NBC Drama Pilot". Deadline. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
- ^ "Gaten Matarazzo and Girlfriend Lizzy Yu Are Couple Goals! See Their Cutest Photos Together". J-14. Retrieved 2023-07-30.
- ^ Loesberg, Lauren (2024-06-13), Year One (Drama), Elizabeth Yu, Emma Raimi, Maya Schnake, retrieved 2024-05-15
- ^ Smith, Bridget, Womb (Horror, Thriller), Elizabeth Yu, Ellen Adair, Brian Anthony Wilson, Philly Born Films, retrieved 2024-05-15
- ^ Foss, Jordon, Black Spines (Horror, Thriller), Elizabeth Yu, Vanessa Rubio, Gianni DeCenzo, Amasia Entertainment, retrieved 2024-05-15