Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1985-08-16
- Born Place: Amarillo, Texas, USA
Also Known As:
Arden Lim Cho
Arden Cho
Arden Cho is a Korean-American actress, singer, and model, best known for her role as Kira Yukimura in MTV’s Teen Wolf (2014–2016). Born on August 16, 1985, in Amarillo, Texas, she was raised in Dallas and later in Apple Valley, Minnesota. Cho earned a degree in psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign before moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career in entertainment. In 2004, Cho won the Miss Korea Chicago pageant, which led to her participation in the Miss Korea Pageant in Seoul. She has modeled for brands such as Clinique, Reebok Korea, Nike Japan, and Apple, and has appeared in publications like Vogue and Nylon Magazine. Cho's acting career began in 2008, with notable roles in CSI: NY, Pretty Little Liars, and Rizzoli & Isles. She gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Kira Yukimura on Teen Wolf, a role she held from Season 3 through Season 5. In 2022, Cho starred as Ingrid Yun in Netflix's legal drama Partner Track, a role that highlighted her advocacy for representation and diversity in the workplace . In 2024, Cho joined the cast of Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender as June, a bounty hunter, alongside her former Teen Wolf co-star C.S. Lee. Beyond her acting career, Cho is also a singer and songwriter. She has released singles such as “Electrify” and “Good Goodbye,” and her debut album, My True Happy, was released in 2013. In March 2025, Cho announced her engagement to an unnamed partner, sharing the news on Instagram with a series of beach photos and a heartfelt message.
