
Biography
About Lisa Yamada
Lisa Yamada's first acting credit came from an episode of a National Geographic documentary about the Yakuza. That early step led to a recurring role on Freeform's Cruel Summer in April 2022. She played a part in the 2023 film Missing before joining The Bold and the Beautiful as Luna Nozawa that September.
Born September 5, 2002, Lisa is American and of Japanese descent. She spent summers visiting grandparents in Japan, which kept her connected to her heritage. In May 2025, she landed a recurring role in the Legally Blonde prequel series Elle. Her work spans television and film, with a mix of thriller, soap, and comedy genres.
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How did Lisa Yamada get her start in acting?
Her first credit was an episode of a National Geographic documentary about the Yakuza, which led to a role on Cruel Summer.
Did you know
- She spent summers in Japan visiting her grandparents, which connected her to her Japanese heritage.
- Her roles span from a National Geographic documentary to soap opera and thriller series.
- She joined the Legally Blonde prequel series Elle in a recurring role in May 2025.
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