Amalia Yoo Biography: Awards, Height, Ethnicity, Movies, Age, Net Worth, Boyfriend

Amalia Emma Lola Yoo, professionally known as Amalia Yoo, is an American actress celebrated for her work in television, film, and stage productions.

She rose to prominence after portraying Leila Zimmer in Netflix’s Grand Army and later expanded her career through performances in No Hard Feelings, The Other Zoey, John Proctor Is the Villain, and several acclaimed theatrical productions.

Amalia Yoo
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Amalia Emma Lola Yoo
Stage Name:	Amalia Yoo
Born:	June 26, 2002 (age 24 years old)
Place of Birth:	New York City, New York, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	Korean, Puerto Rican, and Greek
Height:	5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. Yoo and Mrs. Yoo
Occupation:	Actress
Net Worth:	$2 million USD

Early Life and Education

Amalia Emma Lola Yoo was born on June 26, 2002, in New York City, New York, United States.

She was raised by her parents, Mr. Yoo and Mrs. Yoo, both of whom worked as teachers and encouraged her interest in theatre from an early age. Her ethnicity is Korean, Puerto Rican, and Greek, while her religion is Christianity.

Information regarding her siblings has not been publicly disclosed. She attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in Manhattan and also trained at GoodCapp Arts, where she developed her acting skills before beginning her professional career.

Career

Amalia Yoo began her acting journey on stage, performing in Katie Cappiello’s productions of SLUT: The Play before earning opportunities in television.

Her breakthrough arrived in 2020 after portraying Leila Zimmer in Netflix’s critically acclaimed drama series Grand Army.

Her emotionally layered performance received praise from critics and introduced her to an international audience.

Following the success of Grand Army, Amalia continued building her career in both film and theatre. She appeared as Natalie in the comedy film No Hard Feelings alongside Jennifer Lawrence and also featured in The Other Zoey.

In 2025, she made her Broadway debut in John Proctor Is the Villain, earning the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play.

She has continued balancing screen acting and stage performances, including appearances in Grief Camp and Dad Don’t Read This, demonstrating impressive versatility across multiple areas of entertainment.

Awards and Nominations

• Drama Desk Award (2025) – Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play – Winner (John Proctor Is the Villain)

Social Media

• Instagram: @amaliayoo

Personal Life

Amalia Yoo, 24 years old, is currently single and has never been married. There are no publicly confirmed past relationships, and she does not have children.

Outside performing, she enjoys theatre, literature, travelling, and exploring new creative projects. She continues to divide her time between film, television, and stage productions in New York. Amalia Yoo stands at 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm).

Net Worth

Amalia Yoo has accumulated a net worth of $2 million USD. Her income is generated primarily from television series, feature films, Broadway productions, theatre performances, entertainment appearances, and brand collaborations.

Additional earnings come from stage productions and acting-related projects. Her successful transition between screen acting and Broadway has contributed steadily to her growing financial success.

Filmography

• J Doe (2015)
• No Hard Feelings (2023)
• The Other Zoey (2023)
• Summer of 69 (2025)
• Grand Army (2020)
• Brilliant Minds (2024)
• SLUT: The Play
• Grief Camp (2025)
• John Proctor Is the Villain (2025)
• Dad Don’t Read This (2026)