Amazing Asians in the Arts: Yuuki Luna

(photos by Cathryn Farnsworth)

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Yuuki Luna is a performer based in Los Angeles -- but you might know her as the English dub of Ji-Yeong in the hit Netflix series Squid Game! She got her start as a stage combat performer at a young age with festivals and shows in her local community, before going on to perform as a dancer for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, both on the Cruise Line and at Disneyland. It was there that Yuuki truly felt “how much of an impact a performance can have on an audience and how it can inspire people to follow their dreams,” and solidified her desire to perform. After overcoming her anxieties and “standing in [her] power,” Yuuki found she was able to realize and celebrate any strengths and weaknesses within her, and balances her life with meditation, yoga, journaling, and a delicious homemade smoothie. Her advice to young artists? “Believe in your dreams and don't lose faith.” Read on to learn more about Yuuki Luna and what makes her an Amazing Asian in the Arts! 

Name:   Yuuki Luna

Hometown:   Valencia, California and Hiroshima, Japan

Current city:   Los Angeles

Current project:   I most recently voiced Ji-Yeong in the hit Netflix series Squid Game!

What are some of your favorite credits/projects: 

My favorite memories as a performer were from when I worked at Disneyland as a dancer. It still feels like my home away from home.

Any advice for young people getting into the arts? 

Believe in your dreams and don't lose faith.

How did you get your start?

I started out as a stage combat performer during my childhood, performing in local community shows and festivals. I then started performing with the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, dancing at Disneyland and with Disney Cruise Line.

Do you have any favorite moments in your career that you'd like to share?

I loved traveling the world and performing with my Disney family. They all have taught me so much and working with them made me realize my love of performing even more.

What have you found is the biggest challenge in your career?

I used to have the hardest time believing in myself. Overcoming my doubts and fears has definitely been the most challenging but most rewarding part of my journey, which is something I still work on with my coach. Once I started standing in my power and believing in myself, I really started to celebrate and use both my strengths and weaknesses rather than suppress them. 

Who do you admire?

My mom. She's the strongest woman I know.

Do you have any mentors?

My yoga teacher, Clio Manuelian, who inspires me so much.

If you could go back in time, what would you tell your younger self?

You are enough. Period.

Do you have any self care practices you do to stay focused and sane? 

I do a lot of yoga, meditation, and try to start my mornings with journaling and a homemade smoothie :)

What inspires you?

People who are always there for others, follow their dreams and are passionate about what they do.

If you could name one point in time when everything changed for you, what was it?

My first performance at Disneyland. It was the first moment where I realized how much of an impact a performance can have on an audience and how it can inspire people to follow their dreams.

To find out more about Yuuki Luna, please visit her at: 

Instagram:  @yuuki.luna

Twitter:  @YuukLuna