Charlyne Yi Biography: TV Series, Films, Partner, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height

Charlyne Amanda Yi is an American actor, comedian, musician, and writer best known for her portrayal of Dr. Chi Park on the Fox medical drama House.

She has also gained notable acclaim for voicing characters such as the Rubies in Steven Universe (2015–2018) and its epilogue series Steven Universe Future (2019–2020), Chloe Park in We Bare Bears (2015–2019), Alice in Summer Camp Island (2018–2023), Mai in Next Gen (2018), and Larry in StuGo (2025–present).

Profile

• Full Name: Charlyne Amanda Yi
• Stage Name: Charlyne Yi
• Born: January 4, 1986
• Age: 39 years old
• Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American actor, comedian, musician, and writer
• Height: 1.6 m
• Parents: Luciano Yi and Lydia Yi
• Siblings: Eddie Yi
• Spouse: Jet Elfman (m.2016–2018)
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life And Education

Charlyne Amanda Yi was born on January 4, 1986, in Los Angeles County, California, to parents Luciano Yi and Lydia Yi. She has one sibling, a brother named Eddie Yi.

Growing up in California, Yi attended Bloomington High School, where she developed a passion for the performing arts, mainly through her involvement in theatre.

After high school, Yi enrolled at the University of California, Riverside, but ultimately decided to leave before completing her degree to pursue a comedy career. Yi has a diverse ethnic background.

Her father is Mexican, Korean, and possibly Irish, German, French, and Yuki Native American descent, while her mother is Filipino with potential Spanish ancestry. Yi identifies as Christian.

Career

Charlyne Yi began their career performing in Bloomington, California, and later in Los Angeles at venues like The Steve Allen Theater and The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. They gained early recognition performing at the New York Comedy Festival in 2005 and 2006 and the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen in 2007.

Yi made their film debut in Judd Apatow’s Knocked Up (2007) and continued to build their career with a prominent role in the 2009 hybrid documentary Paper Heart, where they starred as a fictionalized version of themselves alongside Michael Cera.

Yi was also recognized as one of Venus Zine’s “25 under 25” women in 2009. In addition to their acting career, Yi is a talented musician. They formed the band The Glass Beef with Paul Rust, where they both sing lead vocals and share one electric guitar.

In 2006, the duo released The Farewell Album, produced by John Spiker of Tenacious D. Yi, who has also been featured in the music video for Hockey’s “Song Away” and is currently involved in the band Sacred Destinies. Their diverse artistic pursuits extend beyond performance as they explore new creative projects.

Yi is also committed to social causes, having been involved with Oxfam America since 2010, focusing on raising awareness about global poverty and hunger. 2011, they founded the non-profit organization Caring is Cool to support charitable initiatives.

Yi hosted a benefit show to raise funds for the organization, demonstrating their dedication to giving back to the community. Their philanthropic efforts further highlight their passion for positively impacting the world.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @charlyne_yi

Personal Life

Charlyne Yi was previously married to Jet Elfman, a musician from their band Sacred Destinies. The couple secretly wed in 2016 but separated after approximately one year, with Elfman filing for divorce in April 2018, citing irreconcilable differences.

Before her marriage, Yi was rumoured to have dated Michael Cera between 2006 and 2009, but she has since denied any romantic involvement with him. As of now, Yi is reported to be single.

Filmography

Film:

• Knocked Up (2007)
• Paper Heart (2009)
• This Is 40 (2012)
• Always Be My Maybe (2019)
• The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021)

Television:

• House (2011-2012)
• Steven Universe (2013-2020)
• Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities (2022)

Net Worth

Charlyne Yi’s estimated net Worth is $1 million, earned through her diverse career as an actress, comedian, musician, and writer. She is best known for her role in the medical drama House and for her work in the film Paper Heart, which won an award at the Sundance Film Festival.

Yi has been active in the entertainment industry since 2006 and continues to pursue various creative projects across different mediums.