Miyako (actress) Biography: Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Movies & TV Shows, Height, Partner, Ethnicity

Miyako Cech, known professionally as Miyako and formerly as Miya Cech, is an American actress and model who gained widespread recognition for portraying Toph Beifong in Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Before landing one of the franchise’s most anticipated roles, she built an impressive career as a child actress through performances in The Darkest Minds, Rim of the World, The Astronauts, and the critically acclaimed independent film Marvelous and the Black Hole.

Her versatility across film and television, combined with a natural on-screen presence, has established her as one of the rising talents of her generation.

Early Life and Education

Born on March 4, 2007, Miyako Cech is now 19 years old.

She was born in Tokyo, Japan, and was adopted by an American family when she was just five weeks old. She was raised in Davis, California, as the third of four children in a multicultural household.

Her siblings include Kai Cech, Emi Cech, and an older brother, all of whom were adopted from different countries.

Growing up, her family celebrated Japanese traditions and holidays, helping her remain connected to her cultural heritage.

She completed her high school education through Olin Virtual Academy, which allowed her to balance her studies with an increasingly busy acting schedule.

She has not publicly disclosed any plans regarding college or higher education.

Personal Life

Miyako is single and has never been married. She does not have any children and prefers to keep her personal life away from public attention.

Outside of acting, she enjoys spending time with her family and remains especially close to her siblings, including fellow actress Kai Cech.

She is also passionate about animal rescue and cares for her rescued dog, Bowie, along with her rescued cats, Maxie and Pepper.

She has also spoken in support of greater Asian American representation in the entertainment industry.

Career

Miyako began her career as a child model, appearing in national advertising campaigns before transitioning into acting.

She made her television debut in 2015 and gained early recognition after portraying young Amy Chen in American Horror Story: Roanoke.

Her breakthrough in film came in 2018 when she starred as Zu in the science fiction thriller The Darkest Minds. She followed that performance with a leading role as ZhenZhen in Netflix’s Rim of the World before starring as Samantha Sawyer-Wei in the Nickelodeon adventure series The Astronauts.

In 2021, she received widespread critical praise for her leading performance in Marvelous and the Black Hole, showcasing her dramatic range as a grieving teenager who finds comfort through magic.

She later appeared in The Santa Clauses and the acclaimed series Beef before being cast as Toph Beifong in the second season of Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender.

To prepare for the role, she underwent extensive martial arts training and worked closely with consultants to authentically portray the character’s blindness. Around the same time, she officially adopted Miyako as her professional stage name.

Awards

Miyako has received recognition from the independent film community for her performance in Marvelous and the Black Hole, earning praise for her portrayal of teenage grief and resilience. She has also received ensemble recognition for her work in Rim of the World.

Net Worth

Miyako has an estimated net worth of 1.5 million dollars.

She has built her wealth through acting, modeling, television series, feature films, and streaming productions.

Social Media

• Instagram: @miyako_official

Filmography

• Angeltown (2016)
• American Horror Story (2016)
• Arrow (2018)
• The Darkest Minds (2018)
• Rim of the World (2019)
• Viva la Revolution (2019)
• The Astronauts (2020)
• Marvelous and the Black Hole (2021)
• The Santa Clauses (2022)
• Beef (2023)
• Avatar: The Last Airbender (2026)