Naomi Yang (actress)
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Naomi Yang, born Yang Yichen, is a Chinese-born British actress. She is best known for her roles in the BAFTA-nominated[1] film Lilting and Sky TV series Wolfe. She voices Sage in the video game Valorant, and also Needle Knight Leda[2] in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.
Naomi Yang | |
|---|---|
| Yang Yichen | |
| Born | 19 March 1989 Beijing, China |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2014 - present |
Early life and education
Yang was born in Beijing, China, and moved to the UK at the age of six. She grew up in Manchester.[3]
Career
Yang's first role was as Vann in the 2014 film Lilting, directed by Hong Khaou.[4]
Yang's television credits include Paul Abbott's Sky series Wolfe, where she played awkward child prodigy Maggy.[5] She also starred as Mae Zhang in ITV’s Maternal, Joy Fu in Channel 4 drama Chimerica, and Li in Peaky Blinders.[6]
On stage, she has performed as Tsukiko in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Olivier-nominated show[7][8] My Neighbour Totoro.[9]
She voices Sage in the popular video game Valorant,[10] and Needle Knight Leda in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.[11]
Recognition and awards
In 2020, Yang was selected as one of the actors for BAFTA Elevate.[3]
Filmography
Television
| 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[12] | Season 1 (4 episodes) |
| 2019 | Deep Water | Miss King[13] | Miniseries (3 episodes) |
| 2019 | Brassic | Dr. Nicola Jones[14] | Episode: #1.3 |
| 2019 | A Confession | Penny[15] | Miniseries (1 episode) |
| 2020 | Endeavour | Nancy[16] | Episode: "Zenana" |
| 2020 | The Salisbury Poisonings | Maya[17] | Miniseries (2 episodes) |
| 2020 | Brave New World | Vivian[18] | Miniseries (3 episodes) |
| 2021 | Wolfe | Maggy[19] | Main role |
| 2022 | Screw | Miss Malone[20] | 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[21] | Season 1 (4 episodes) |
| 2023 | Liaison | Shahina[22] | Season 1 (4 episodes) |
| 2024 | D.I. Ray | Hiroka McGregor[23] | Season 2 (5 episodes) |
| 2024 | Nightsleeper | Kate Nisbet[24] | 3 episodes |
| TBA | Under Salt Marsh | TBA | Upcoming TV series |
Films
Video Games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–present | Valorant | Sage[26] | |
| 2020 | Valorant | Sage | TV series (episode: "Duellists") |
| 2023 | Synced | Glory | |
| 2023 | Diablo IV | Additional Voices | |
| 2024 | Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree | Needle Knight Leda |
Theatre Credits
| Year | Title | Role | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | World Factory | Jenny[27](as Naomi Christie) | Multiple Venues |
| 2016 | The Sugar-Coated Bullets of the Bourgeoisie | Sange[28](as Naomi Yichen Christie) | Arcola Theatre, London |
| 2019 | Top Girls | Jeanine[29] | National Theatre, London |
| 2023 | My Neighbour Totoro | Tsukiko[30] | Barbican Centre, London |
References
External links
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