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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.

Yon-Rogg

Yon-Rogg, also called Magnitron, is a Marvel Comics Kree villain created by Stan Lee and Gene Colan, first appearing in Marvel Super-Heroes #12 (1967) as Mar-Vell's foe, and the Jude Law-played antagonist of the 2019 Captain Marvel film.

Yona of the Dawn (暁のヨナ)

Yona of the Dawn (暁のヨナ) is Mizuho Kusanagi's shōjo fantasy manga in Hana to Yume, serialized 2009–2025 in 48 volumes; Princess Yona of Kouka flees with Hak after Su-won's coup and seeks the four dragons; a 24-episode 2014 Studio Pierrot anime and a PIERROT FILMS sequel follow.

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.

Yona Yona Penguin (よなよなペンギン)

Yona Yona Penguin (よなよなペンギン) is a 2009 Japanese-French full-CG animated fantasy film directed by Rintaro, produced by Madhouse and Denis Friedman Productions, premiered at Venice 2009, released in Japan December 23, 2009 by Shochiku.

Yonderland

Yonderland: British fantasy sitcom, Sky One 2013–2016, 25 episodes in 3 series, created by and starring the Horrible Histories six; mum Debbie Maddox saves a puppet-filled world via a kitchen-cupboard portal.

Yong Yea

Yong Yea (용 예), American voice actor and gaming YouTuber with about 1.2 million subscribers; English voice of Kazuma Kiryu in Like a Dragon and Lance Slashblade in Inside Out 2.

Yong-pal (용팔이)

Yong-pal (용팔이), also known as The Gang Doctor, is a 2015 South Korean medical drama starring Joo Won as a surgeon making illegal house calls and Kim Tae-hee as a comatose chaebol heiress.

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.

YooHoo to the Rescue

YooHoo to the Rescue is a 3D CGI Netflix Original children's series (2019–2020, 3 seasons) co-produced by Aurora World and Mondo TV, rebooting the YooHoo & Friends plush franchise; YooHoo's crew flies the Wonderbug from YooTopia to help animals worldwide.

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.

Yoon So-hee

Yoon So-hee (윤소희), born 1993 in Stuttgart, Germany, is a South Korean actress and KAIST biochemical engineering graduate known for Let's Eat, Witch's Love, and her award-winning Kim Hwa-goon in The Emperor: Owner of the Mask.

Yootha Joyce

Yootha Joyce (1927–1980), English actress, born Yootha Joyce Needham; RADA-trained, Joan Littlewood Theatre Workshop alumnus, best known as Mildred Roper in Man About the House and George and Mildred with Brian Murphy; died of liver failure in 1980.

Yor, the Hunter from the Future

Yor, the Hunter from the Future (Il mondo di Yor) is a 1983 Italian science fiction fantasy film directed by Antonio Margheriti, starring Reb Brown as a prehistoric warrior.

Yorgos Lanthimos (Γιώργος Λάνθιμος)

Yorgos Lanthimos (Γιώργος Λάνθιμος), Greek filmmaker born in Athens in 1973, director of Dogtooth, The Lobster, The Favourite, Poor Things, Kinds of Kindness, and Bugonia; Golden Lion and Cannes Jury Prize winner, also an exhibited photographer.

York Mystery Plays

The York Mystery Plays are a cycle of 48 medieval plays on Christian history, staged by York's craft guilds on Corpus Christi until their suppression in 1569.

Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers (鎧伝サムライトルーパー)

Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers (鎧真伝サムライトルーパー) is the 2026 Sunrise Studios TV anime sequel to Yoroiden Samurai Troopers (鎧伝サムライトルーパー, 1988–89), set 35 years after the demon invasion, directed by Fujita Yoichi.