Who is Elizabeth Yu, you ask? Well, Elizabeth is a talented 21-year-old American actress set to take on the role of Princess Azula (Fire Lord Ozai’s daughter and Prince Zuko’s sister) in the upcoming live-action version of “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” The original series aired from 2005 to 2008, and fans are excited to see this fresh interpretation of the beloved animated classic.
Other amazing casts in this upcoming Netflix live-action series include Gordon Cormier as Avatar Aang, Kiawentiio Tarbell as Katara, and Ian Ousley as Sokka.
In this post, we will be looking at Elizabeth Yu’s biography and other important details about her. Alright, to kick things off let’s start by going through her profile summary in the table below.
Profile Summary
Full Name | Elizabeth Yu |
Age | 21 years old |
Birth Date | October 5, 2002 |
Birth Place | USA |
Nationality | American |
Profession | Actress |
Ethnicity | Half Korean & Half White |
Parents | Father: N/A Mother: N/A |
Relationship Status | Dating |
Boyfriend | Gaten Matarazzo |
Height | 5’5′ 165 cm 1.65 m |
Weight | 54kg 119 lbs |
Net Worth | Under review |
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Early Life & Background
Elizabeth Yu was born on October 5, 2002, in the United States of America. Her ethnicity is mixed (half Korean and half white).
Right now, the young star hasn’t shared any information about her parents with the public. The same also goes for her siblings we don’t know if she has a brother or sister.
Elizabeth has also kept details about her educational background hidden from the public.
Professional Career
Elizabeth Yu’s career in acting began in 2022 when she made her debut in the movie “Somewhere in Queens,” playing the character Amy.
In 2023, her career took an exciting turn as she starred in the romantic drama “May December,” playing the role of Mary Atherton-Yoo. This role allowed her to work alongside well-known actors like Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman.
Looking ahead, Elizabeth is set to take on the role of Young Maggie in the upcoming TV series “Murder by the Book,” which is currently in pre-production. Her character is a murder-mystery book enthusiast, and the series promises to be intriguing.
In the post-production phase, Elizabeth has two exciting projects lined up. In “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” she’s set to portray Princess Azula in the TV series, which consists of 10 episodes.

Additionally, she’ll be seen as Ruby in “Year One.” These roles in post-production hint at a promising future in the acting world.
Furthermore, Elizabeth is also part of the cast for the TV series “Black Spines,” where she’ll be playing Shawn.
Physical Appearance
Elizabeth Yu is a nice and cool girl. She is 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs about 54 kilograms.
She has a good body shape and is healthy. Her hair is brown, and her eyes are dark brown.
Relationship Status/Boyfriend
Elizabeth Yu is currently dating her longtime boyfriend Gaten Matarazzo.

Filmography
Year | Film/TV Series | Role | Status |
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2024 | Avatar: The Last Airbender | Azula | Post-production |
2023 | May December | Mary Atherton-Yoo | Released |
2023 | Murder by the Book | Young Maggie | Pre-production |
2022 | Somewhere in Queens | Amy | Released |
– | Year One | Ruby | Post-production |
– | Black Spines | Shawn | Post-production |