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HTTPS://WWW.CALIFORNIABIRTHINDEX.ORG/BIRTH/CHARLYNE_AMANDA_YI_BORN_1986_17732066>TITLE=CHARLYNE AMANDA YI, BORN 01/04/1986 IN CALIFORNIALANGUAGE=EN, | birth_place = Los Angeles County, California, U.S.| occupation = Actor, comedian, musician, writer| years_active = 2006–present}}Charlyne Amanda Yi (born January 4, 1986) is an American actor, comedian, musician, and writer, known for their role as Dr. Chi Park on the Fox medical drama House and for providing the voices of the Rubies on the Cartoon Network animated series Steven Universe (2013–2019) and its epilogue series Steven Universe Future, Chloe Park on We Bare Bears (2014–2019), Alice on Summer Camp Island (2018–2023), and Mai in Next Gen (2018).Yi’s screenwriting debut, the feature film Paper Heart, won the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. As a comedian, their performances include music, magic, games, and often audience participation.NEWS,articles.latimes.com/2007/may/31/news/wk-yi31, Suddenly, Yi is sitting pretty, Los Angeles Times, Nicole, LaPorte, May 31, 2007, Yi’s fortune turned pretty quickly considering the Fontana native is only 21, MAGAZINE,www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2009/09/charlyne-yi-geek-love.html, Charlyne Yi: Geek Love, Paste (magazine), Paste, Michael, Saba, September 30, 2009, April 28, 2020,web.archive.org/web/20091206005919/https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2009/09/charlyne-yi-geek-love.html, December 6, 2009, MAGAZINE,variety.com/2007/film/features/charlyne-yi-1117960233/, Boyd, Betsy, Charlyne Yi: 10 Comics to Watch, Variety (magazine), Variety, February 26, 2007, April 24, 2007, MAGAZINE,www.gq.com/story/the-luxury-of-forgetting, David Cross, Charlyne Yi and the Luxury of Forgetting, Elysha, Chang, gq.com, October 24, 2017,

Early life

Yi was raised in Fontana, California;MAGAZINE,www.believermag.com/issues/201003/?read=interview_yi, Interview: Charlyne Yi, The Believer (magazine), The Believer, March 2010,web.archive.org/web/20100307051503/https://believermag.com/issues/201003/?read=interview_yi, March 7, 2010, They are of Filipino, Mexican, and Korean descent.WEB,charlyne-yi.com/work/about, About, WEB, Farris, Christopher, These Filipinos Are the Voices of Modern Cartoon and Anime Characters,www.esquiremag.ph/culture/movies-and-tv/filipino-voice-actors-a00288-20190211-lfrm2, Esquire (magazine), Esquire, Hearst Communications, June 30, 2020,web.archive.org/web/20190708091145/https://www.esquiremag.ph/culture/movies-and-tv/filipino-voice-actors-a00288-20190211-lfrm2, July 8, 2019, February 11, 2019, live, WEB, Prentice, Claire,edinburgh-festivals.com/viewpreview.aspx?id=1343, Preview: Charlyne Yi – Dances on the Moon, edinburgh-festivals.com, August 3, 2010,edinburgh-festivals.com/viewpreview.aspx?id=1343," title="web.archive.org/web/20101123044626edinburgh-festivals.com/viewpreview.aspx?id=1343,">web.archive.org/web/20101123044626edinburgh-festivals.com/viewpreview.aspx?id=1343, November 23, 2010, They attended the University of California, Riverside before leaving to pursue a full-time career in comedy. They had an early interest in performing while attending Bloomington High School and were involved in theatre.

Career

File:Charlyne Yi at UCB.jpg|thumb|left|Performing in the Garfunkel and OatesGarfunkel and OatesYi began their career by performing in Bloomington, California. After high school, they performed shows in Los Angeles at The Steve Allen Theater, and The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. In 2005 and 2006 they performed in the New York Comedy Festival,NEWS,www.nytimes.com/2005/11/03/arts/03come.html, November 3, 2005, April 24, 2007, Keepnews, Peter, The New York Times, Upstart Comedians Goofing on Andy, and in 2007 HBO’s U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado.Yi’s film debut was in Judd Apatow’s 2007 film Knocked Up. In 2008, Yi performed as part of the Apatow for Destruction Live comedy show at Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival.MAGAZINE,variety.com/2007/digital/markets-festivals/index-sets-up-china-shop-1117975340/, Variety, Just For Laughs highlights, July 10, 2008, In the 2009 film Paper Heart, a “hybrid documentary“WEB,www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/film-reviews/film-review-paper-heart-1003934187.story, Film Review: Paper Heart, The Hollywood Reporter, March 10, 2009, dead,www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/film-reviews/film-review-paper-heart-1003934187.story," title="web.archive.org/web/20100110055445www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/film-reviews/film-review-paper-heart-1003934187.story,">web.archive.org/web/20100110055445www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/film-reviews/film-review-paper-heart-1003934187.story, January 10, 2010, in which Yi served as both executive producer and co-writer, Yi starred as a fictional version of themself, alongside Michael Cera.Yi was chosen as one of Venus Zine{{’}}s “25 under 25” women for 2009.MAGAZINE,www.venuszine.com/articles/art_and_culture/5336/25_Under_25, 25 under 25, Venus Zine, March 1, 2009, Venus Zine Staff, Funny lady Charlyne Yi’s name may not sound familiar, but you have seen them in movies and TV shows like Knocked Up and Miss Guided, and now in Paper Heart, a half-documentary, half-narrative starring Yi’s real-life love interest Michael Cera about the meaning of love. Aww., February 16, 2017, dead,venuszine.com/articles/art_and_culture/5336/25_Under_25," title="web.archive.org/web/20090306110639venuszine.com/articles/art_and_culture/5336/25_Under_25,">web.archive.org/web/20090306110639venuszine.com/articles/art_and_culture/5336/25_Under_25, March 6, 2009, They appeared alongside Saturday Night Live cast member Fred Armisen in the 2009 music video for the song “Rabbit Habits” by Philadelphia experimental band Man Man.Yi and Paul Rust formed the band The Glass Beef. The duo share one electric guitar and both sing lead vocals. In 2006, they released their debut album, The Farewell Album, produced by John Spiker, bassist of Tenacious D.Yi was featured in the video “Song Away” by Hockey.WEB,www.channelapa.com/2009/08/song-away-by-hockey-with-charlyne-yi.html, Song Away by Hockey with Charlyne Yi, March 28, 2011, dead,www.channelapa.com/2009/08/song-away-by-hockey-with-charlyne-yi.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20111008033346www.channelapa.com/2009/08/song-away-by-hockey-with-charlyne-yi.html,">web.archive.org/web/20111008033346www.channelapa.com/2009/08/song-away-by-hockey-with-charlyne-yi.html, October 8, 2011, They are currently{{As of?|date=May 2021}} in the band Sacred Destinies.From October 2011 to May 2012, Yi starred in the Fox television series House as Dr. Chi Park, a young doctor with anger management issues.WEB,www.fox.com/house/bios/charlyne-yi.htm, Bio: Charlyne Yi / Dr. Chi Park, dead,www.fox.com/house/bios/charlyne-yi.htm," title="web.archive.org/web/20120713061412www.fox.com/house/bios/charlyne-yi.htm,">web.archive.org/web/20120713061412www.fox.com/house/bios/charlyne-yi.htm, July 13, 2012, , FOX website for the House MD seriesWEB,www.channelapa.com/2011/11/charlyne-yi-as-dr-chi-park-on-house.html, Charlyne Yi as Dr. Chi Park on House, channelAPA.com, November 1, 2011, November 9, 2011, dead,www.channelapa.com/2011/11/charlyne-yi-as-dr-chi-park-on-house.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20111121212105www.channelapa.com/2011/11/charlyne-yi-as-dr-chi-park-on-house.html,">web.archive.org/web/20111121212105www.channelapa.com/2011/11/charlyne-yi-as-dr-chi-park-on-house.html, November 21, 2011,

Non-profit work

Yi has been involved with Oxfam America since 2010, working to raise awareness about poverty and hunger around the world.WEB,www.oxfamamerica.org/articles/actress-charlyne-yi-fights-hunger-with-oxfam, Actress Charlyne Yi fights hunger with Oxfam, Oxfam America, September 16, 2010, Anna, Kramer, dead,www.oxfamamerica.org/articles/actress-charlyne-yi-fights-hunger-with-oxfam/," title="web.archive.org/web/20131031221827www.oxfamamerica.org/articles/actress-charlyne-yi-fights-hunger-with-oxfam/,">web.archive.org/web/20131031221827www.oxfamamerica.org/articles/actress-charlyne-yi-fights-hunger-with-oxfam/, October 31, 2013, Yi started the non-profit Caring is Cool in 2011, and hosted a benefit show to raise money for the organization.WEB,charlyneyi.tumblr.com/post/2750901881/caring-is-cool-is-my-new-non-profit-i-made-to-help, Charlyne Yi {{!, Caring is Cool is my new NON-PROFIT I made to help|website=Tumblr|date=July 17, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717112253charlyneyi.tumblr.com/post/2750901881/caring-is-cool-is-my-new-non-profit-i-made-to-help|archive-date=July 17, 2011}}

Personal life

Yi describes their gender identity as “queer genderfluid enby”.WEB, Yi, Charlyne, charlyne-yi.com,charlyne-yi.com/, 10 June 2022, They use they/them pronouns.On Twitter, Yi accused Marilyn Manson of sexual harassment on the set of House.WEB, Actress Charlyne Yi claims Marilyn Manson harassed them and others on set of ‘House’, Nicole, Bitette, February 17, 2018, New York Daily News, Daily News, New York,www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/charlyne-yi-claims-marilyn-manson-harassed-women-house-article-1.3826760, In 2018, Amber Tamblyn said of her husband David Cross, “Basically he was rightfully accused of doing something racist to the comedian Charlyne Yi,” following tweets that Yi had posted on the subject in 2017.WEB, Amber Tamblyn Says David Cross Was ‘Rightfully Accused Of Doing Something Racist’, Elyse, Wanshel, July 3, 2018, HuffPost,www.huffpost.com/entry/amber-tamblyn-david-cross-racist_n_5b3bec20e4b09e4a8b285bec, In 2021, they spoke out about their experience with James Franco, specifically discussing their efforts to quit his 2017 film, The Disaster Artist, after learning of the sexual misconduct allegations against him. Yi also criticized Seth Rogen for enabling Franco’s behavior and continuing to work with him following the allegations.WEB, Charlyne Yi provides ‘checklist’ for Seth Rogen to make good after ‘siding’ with James Franco, Tatiana, Tenreyro, May 11, 2021,film.avclub.com/charlyne-yi-provides-checklist-for-seth-rogen-to-make-1846869813, September 3, 2021, The A.V. Club, en-us, In 2024, Yi said that while filming Time Bandits for Apple TV+, they were constantly assaulted by a male actor who, in the process, injured their back. The actor in question attempted to gaslight producers and HR about the incident to protect their image.WEB,www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/charlyne-yi-assault-allegations-time-bandits-set-1235901593/, Charlyne Yi Says They Were Physically and Mentally Abused on ‘Time Bandits’ Series Set, The Hollywood Reporter, Dolak, Kevin, May 16, 2024, May 16, 2024,

Filmography

Film {| class“wikitable sortable plainrowheaders“|+Film work by Charlyne Yi

!scope=“col“| Year!scope=“col“| Title!scope=“col“| Role!scope=“col” class=unsortable | Notes| 2007!scope=“row“| Knocked Up| First film 2008!scope=“row“| Cloverfield|!scope=“row“| Semi-Pro| 2009!scope=“row“| Paper Heart| Nominated – Comedy Film Award for Best Actress!scope=“row“| All About Steve|| 2010!scope=“row“| Fast| Two-minute video short| 2012!scope=“row“| This Is 40|| 2014!scope=“row“| The Last Time You Had Fun|| 2016!scope=“row“| NerdlandACCESS-DATE=NOVEMBER 8, 2023, Behind The Voice Actors, A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title’s list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information. 2017!scope=“row“| The Disaster Artist|!scope=“row“| Literally, Right Before Aaron|!scope=“row“| The Lego Ninjago Movie|Voice 2018!scope=“row“| (Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich)|!scope=“row“| Next Gen| VoiceNominated – Annie Award for Voice Acting in a Feature Production!scope=“row“| Second Act| 2019!scope=“row“| Always Be My Maybe|!scope=“row“| Goldie| Voice, short!scope=“row“| (Steven Universe: The Movie)|Voice, television film!scope=“row“| Jexi|2020!scope=“row“| Trolls World Tour|Voice!scope=“row“| (We Bare Bears: The Movie)|Voice2021!scope=“row“| Happily|!scope=“row“| The Mitchells vs. the Machines|Voice| 2022!scope=“row“| My Father’s Dragon| Magda|Voice“>

Television {| class“wikitable sortable plainrowheaders“|+Television work by Charlyne Yi

!scope=“col“| Year!scope=“col“| Title!scope=“col“| Role!scope=“col” class=unsortable | Notes 2006!scope=“row“| Help Me Help YouHelp Me Help You (TV series)>The Sheriff” 2007!scope=“row“| 30 Rock| Episode: “The C Word”!scope=“row“| Cold Case| Episode: “Stand Up and Holler”!scope=“row“| Powerloafing| 2008!scope=“row“| Miss GuidedMiss Guided#Episodes>Pool Party” 2011!scope=“row“| Love Bites| Episodes: “Unaired Pilot” & “Firsts” 2011–2012!scope=“row“| HouseChi Park >| 21 episodes 2015!scope=“row“| Looking| Episode: “Looking for a Plot” 2015–2019!scope=“row“| Steven UniverseGarnet (Steven Universe)#Ruby and Sapphire>Ruby, various Rubies, Cluster Voice, 12 episodes!scope=“row“| We Bare Bears| Voice, series regular (18 episodes) 2016!scope=“row“| Love| 3 episodes!scope=“row“| Jane the VirginJane the Virgin (season 2)#ep39>Chapter Thirty-Nine”!scope=“row“| Future-Worm!| Voice, episode: “Bug vs. the Babysitter” 2017!scope=“row“| Twin Peaks| Episode: “Part 15”!scope=“row“| Danger & Eggs| Voice, episode: “Keep Off the Grass/Pennies”!scope=“row“| Room 104| Episode: “FOMO” 2018!scope=“row“| LuciferAzrael >WEBSITE=DEADLINE HOLLYWOODFIRST=DENISE, May 21, 2018, !scope=“row“| DIY| Voice, TV short| 2018–present!scope=“row“| Summer Camp Island| Voice, series regular (22 episodes)|2019!scope=“row“|Steven Universe Future|Ruby, Eyeball Ruby, Ruby Bodyguards|Voice, 5 episodes| 2020!scope=“row“| Good Girls| 2 episodes| 2021!scope=“row“| Tig n’ Seek| Voice, episode: “Must Love Bugs” 2022!scope=“row“| AmphibiaAll In & The Hardest Thing>The Hardest Thing”!scope=“row“| Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities| Episode: “The Viewing”| TBA!scope=“row“| Time Bandits| Upcoming miniseries “”>

Books {| class“wikitable plainrowheaders“|+Books by Charlyne Yi ”

!scope=“col“| Year!scope=“col“| Title!scope=“col“| Type| 2015!scope=“row“| Oh the Moon| Text/Image hybrid| 2019!scope=“row“| You Can’t Kill Me Twice (So Please Treat Me Right)| Poetry

References

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• June 2009 Interview {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150616163653larecord.com/interviews/2009/06/26/charlyne-yi-paper-heart-interview-i-want-to-kiss-it-badmore-32242 |date=June 16, 2015 }} with L.A. Record

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