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Élodie Yung Biography

Birth Name:Élodie Yung

Birth Place:Paris, France

Profession Actress, Director, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Best known for her role in the series "The Defenders․"
  • Graduated from La Sorbonne with a degree in law
  • Studied acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts
  • Originally intended to become a judge before switching her focus to acting
  • Frequently takes on roles of characters who fight
  • Started taking karate lessions at a young age
  • Turned down a role in the series "La Vie devant nous" so she could work on her law degree

Awards

  • 2022Breakthrough Actress for Television-Asian Pacific Cinema and Television: winner
  • 2024WIN Award-Actress Drama Series: nominated