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- Birthday: 2002-06-26
- Born Place: New York, New York, USA
Amalia Yoo
Amalia Yoo is an American actress and performer known for her diverse roles across film, television, and theater. Born on June 26, 2002, in New York City, she is of Korean, Puerto Rican, Greek, and Jewish descent . Raised in the vibrant arts scene of NYC, she attended the prestigious Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, where she honed her craft in the Drama studio . Yoo's acting career began with a short film appearance in J Doe (2015), and she gained widespread recognition for her role as Leila Kwan Zimmer in Netflix's Grand Army (2020), a series that delves into the lives of high school students navigating complex social issues . She further showcased her talent in the 2023 film No Hard Feelings, starring Jennifer Lawrence . In addition to her screen work, Yoo has made significant strides in theater. She toured the U.S. portraying Joey in the stage production SLUT: The Play, and played Luna in Grief Camp at the Atlantic Theater Company . Her Broadway debut came in 2025 with the play John Proctor Is the Villain, where she received critical acclaim for her performance as Raelynn Nix .
