ARIEL YAYA KU
- NON-UNION
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https://arielyayaku.com |
Eyes: brown | Hair: black |
arielyayaku@gmail.com |
TV / FILM | ||
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Beget (Feature - in production) |
Supporting |
Dir. John Tedeschi |
My Best Friends (Short - NYIFA finalist) |
Lead |
Dir. Lucy Lu |
The Hour (IFF Boston Winner) |
Lead |
Dir. Richard Xavier |
In a Fall Season (Short) |
Lead |
Dr. Estelle Collette |
Sightsee (Short) |
Lead |
Dir. Steven Wang |
Stray of Hope (Short) |
Supporting |
Dir. Darius Delsoin |
Ura (Short - NYIFA Grand Jury Award) |
Supporting |
Magic View Co. Ltd |
When I Scream It Echos (Short) |
Supporting |
Dir. Corrina Asher |
Playing House (Short) |
Supporting |
Dir. Surya Shahi |
THEATRE | ||
Pandemic Love |
Lead |
Dir. Patrick Sherrard |
Dir. Michael Mingoia |
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CONSERVATORY TRAINING | ||
William Esper Studio |
Acting |
Barbara Marchant |
2-Year Program |
Speech |
Patricia Fletcher |
Dialects |
Eric Loscheider |
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Voice and Speech |
Nancy Mayans |
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Audition Technique |
Deb Jackel |
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On Camera |
Devin Shacket |
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Mime and Physical Theatre |
Bill Bowers |
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Movement |
Danielle Liccardo |
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ADDITIONAL TRAINING & INTENSIVE | ||
NYC - Ted Sluberski |
On Camera/Coaching |
Ted Sluberski |
NYC - Bob Krakower |
On Camera |
Jess Cumming |
NYC - LKS |
Audition Theory |
Leigh Kilton-Smith |
Stony Brook University |
Directing/Actors Workshop |
Niav Conty |
JLC ENTERTAINMENT |
Comedy Pilots |
Jodi Collins |
Physical Characteristics / Measurements |
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Height: 5'5" |
Weight: 125 lbs |
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Dance (15+yrs), Laboratory skills, Badminton, Baseball, Combat - Stage, Martial Arts, Running - General, Running - Sprint, Swimming - backstroke, Swimming - breast stroke, Swimming - butterfly, Swimming - freestyle, Tennis, Volleyball, Dance Hip Hop, Dance Jazz, Dance Modern, Dancer, Vocal Range: Mezzo Soprano, American - Standard/General Accent, Asian - Chinese Accent, Asian - Korean Accent, Fluent Chinese, Fluent Mandarin, Fluent Taiwanese
Ariel Yaya Ku shines in dramedy, pairing quirky wit with genuine vulnerability. Her martial arts training adds sharp physicality to her performances, while her whimsical, heartfelt, and slightly offbeat presence makes her a natural fit for both comedic and dramatic roles. With this blend of emotional depth, playfulness, and versatility, she brings unique energy to every character she portrays.