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Yaya DaCosta
Yaya DaCosta (Camara DaCosta Johnson, born 1982) is an American actress and model, ANTM Cycle 3 runner-up, known for April Sexton on Chicago Med, Whitney Houston in Lifetime's Whitney, Our Kind of People, and The Lincoln Lawyer.
Yayan Ruhian
Yayan Ruhian (born 1968, Tasikmalaya, Indonesia) is a pencak silat master, fight choreographer, and actor famous as Mad Dog in The Raid, later in Star Wars, John Wick 3, and The Furious.
Yeardley Smith
Yeardley Smith (Martha Maria Yeardley Smith), born 1964 in Paris, is the American voice of Lisa Simpson on The Simpsons since 1987, a 1992 Emmy winner, actress in Herman's Head and City Slickers, and host of the true crime podcast Small Town Dicks.
Yeo Jin-goo (여진구)
Yeo Jin-goo (여진구), born 1997, is a South Korean actor who debuted as a child in Sad Movie (2005), broke through with Hwayi: A Monster Boy (2013), and starred in The Crowned Clown, Hotel Del Luna, and Beyond Evil.
Yeom Hye-ran (염혜란)
Yeom Hye-ran (염혜란), born 1976 in Yeosu, is a South Korean actress who moved from two decades of theater to acclaimed screen roles in The Uncanny Counter, The Glory, Mask Girl, and When Life Gives You Tangerines, winning consecutive Baeksang supporting-actress awards.
Yeon Jung-hoon (연정훈)
South Korean actor and television entertainer Yeon Jung-hoon is famous for his roles as Lee Dong-wook in East of Eden and his participation in the variety show 2 Days & 1 Night.
Yeon Woo-jin (연우진)
Yeon Woo-jin (연우진, born Kim Bong-hoe, 1984) is a South Korean actor who debuted in the 2009 film Friends? and stars in Daily Dose of Sunshine and the 2026 ENA drama Honour as Baek Tae-joo.
Yetide Badaki
Yetide Badaki, Nigerian-born American actress born 1981 in Ibadan, best known as the goddess Bilquis on Starz's American Gods (2017–2021) and as lawyer Neera Ketoul in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' "Ad Astra per Aspera"; also Rise (2022), This Is Us, and audiobook narration.
Ylenia Carrisi
Ylenia Carrisi (Ylenia Maria Sole Carrisi), born Rome 1970, eldest daughter of Italian singers Al Bano and Romina Power; disappeared in New Orleans January 1994 at age 23; presumed drowning in the Mississippi never confirmed; declared dead in 2014.
Yogesh Tripathi (योगेश त्रिपाठी)
Yogesh Tripathi (योगेश त्रिपाठी), born 1979 in Rath, Uttar Pradesh, is an Indian TV comedy actor famous as Daroga Happu Singh in Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai! and lead of Happu Ki Ultan Paltan; distinct from playwright Yogesh Tripathy.
Yogi Babu (யோகி பாபு)
Yogi Babu (யோகி பாபு), also credited as Yogibabu, is an Indian Tamil film comedian-actor born 1985 in Aarani, Tamil Nadu, known for Maan Karate, Kolamavu Kokila, Mandela, and over 177 films.
Yogita Bihani (योगिता बिहानी)
Yogita Bihani (योगिता बिहानी), born 1995, is a Hindi television and film actress known for Dil Hi Toh Hai, Vikram Vedha, and as Nimah Mathews in The Kerala Story (2023).
Yolanda Hadid
Yolanda Hadid (née van den Herik, born 1964, Papendrecht) is a Dutch-American model and TV personality from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills seasons 3-6, ex-wife of Mohamed and David Foster, mother of Gigi, Bella, and Anwar, and Lyme disease advocate.
Yon González
Yon González Luna, Spanish actor born 1986 in Bergara, Gipuzkoa, brother of Aitor Luna. Rose to fame as Iván Noiret in El internado; led Gran Hotel, Bajo sospecha, Las chicas del cable; twice Fotogramas de Plata winner.
Yona Speidel
Yona Speidel (born 1978), formerly Our Lady J, is an American TV writer, producer, and pianist known for Transparent, Pose, American Horror Story, and Netflix's The Boroughs; she converted to Judaism in March 2026.
Yoo Ah-in
Yoo Ah-in (유아인), birth name Uhm Hong-sik, born 1986 in Daegu, is a South Korean actor famous for Sungkyunkwan Scandal, Burning, The Throne, and Voice of Silence, later investigated in a 2023 propofol and marijuana drug case.
Yoo Hae-jin (유해진)
Yoo Hae-jin (유해진) is a South Korean actor, born in 1970, who moved from thuggish supporting roles to leads in four films that each passed 10 million admissions.
Yoo In-na (유인나)
Yoo In-na (유인나), born 1982 in Seongnam, is a South Korean actress and former radio DJ. After an 11-year trainee period, she broke out in Secret Garden (2010), won a Baeksang Best New Actress award, and played Sunny in Goblin (2016).
Yoo Jae-suk (유재석)
Yoo Jae-suk (유재석, 劉在錫), born 1972 in Seoul, is South Korea's leading TV MC and comedian. Debuting at the 1991 KBS Comedian Festival, he hosts Infinite Challenge, Running Man, You Quiz on the Block, and holds 21 grand prizes, distinguishing him from any other Korean broadcaster named Yoo Jae-suk.
Yoo Ji-tae (유지태)
Yoo Ji-tae (유지태, born 1976) is a South Korean actor, director, and screenwriter. A former model, he played Lee Woo-jin in Oldboy, directed Mai Ratima (2012), and champions independent cinema through long-running screenings.
Yoo Jun-sang (유준상)
Yoo Jun-sang (유준상, 劉俊相), born 1969, is a South Korean actor of film, television, and musicals (Moss, Hong Sangsoo films, Liver or Die, Frankenstein) who also directs films such as Spring Song (2021).
Yoo Seung-ho (유승호)
Yoo Seung-ho (유승호; 俞承豪), born 1993 in Incheon, is a South Korean actor and former child star whose 2002 film The Way Home sold over 4 million tickets; later known for I'm Not a Robot, Memorist, and The Deal.
Yoo Yeon-seok (유연석)
Yoo Yeon-seok (유연석), real name Ahn Yeon-seok, is a South Korean actor born 1984, known for Reply 1994, Dr. Romantic, Mr. Sunshine, Hospital Playlist, and musicals like Hedwig.
Yoon Eun-hye (윤은혜)
Yoon Eun-hye (윤은혜), born 1984, is a South Korean singer-actress, ex-Baby V.O.X member, star of Princess Hours and Coffee Prince, 44th Baeksang Best Actress winner, later hit by a 2015 plagiarism controversy.
Yoon Jae-chan (윤재찬)
Yoon Jae-chan (윤재찬), born 1999 in South Korea, is a Korean actor and singer, ex-Produce 101 Season 2 contestant, former duo XRO member, agency Golden Moon Entertainment, known for Twinkling Watermelon, Doubt, and DFX OTT Newcomer Award.
Yoon Kye-sang (윤계상)
Yoon Kye-sang (윤계상, born 1978, Seoul) is a South Korean actor and former member of the first-generation boy band g.o.d (1999). Debut film Flying Boys (2004) won him a Baeksang Best New Actor award; he is known for Jang Chen in The Outlaws (2017).
Yoon Kyun-sang
Yoon Kyun-sang (윤균상), also Yun Kyun-Sang, is a South Korean actor born 1987 in Jeonju; debut 2012 in Faith, known for Pinocchio, Six Flying Dragons, Doctors, and first lead in The Rebel (2017).
Yoon Sang-hyun (윤상현)
Yoon Sang-hyun (윤상현), born 1973, South Korean actor and singer; debuted 2005 in Marrying a Millionaire, broke through with Queen of Housewives and Secret Garden, later 18 Again and Namib; distinct from the 2002-born actor of the same name.
Yoon Seo-ah (임선우)
Yoon Seo-ah, born Im Sun-woo, is a South Korean actress known for Nevertheless (2021) and her first lead role in Bon Appétit, Your Majesty (2025).
Yoon Shi-yoon
Yoon Shi-yoon (윤시윤), born 1986 in Suncheon, birth name Yoon Dong-gu, is a South Korean actor known for Baker King, Kim Tak Goo (2010), High Kick! Through the Roof, Grand Prince, and Psychopath Diary.