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Lyrica Okano
- Born
- Nov 9, 1994age 31
- height
- 5'2" (or 157 cm)
- nationality
- American
Career
Active 2009 – present
Biography
About Lyrica Okano
Lyrica Okano is best known for her starring role as Nico Minoru in the Hulu series Marvel's Runaways, where she played one of the first LGBTQ Asian female superheroes in the Marvel Universe. The show, from teen drama creators Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, followed a group of teenagers who discover their parents are supervillains. As the female lead, Lyrica was part of a push for more inclusion of Asian Americans and women of color in television. Born and raised in New York City, she is American and of mixed-race ethnicity, primarily Asian. At 31 years old, she stands 5'2" tall with black hair and brown eyes.
Her television credits include a recurring role on Showtime's The Affair, as well as appearances on Unforgettable and The Michael J. Fox Show. On stage, she starred in The Juilliard School production of Macbeth and the Off-Broadway production of 4,000 Miles, a finalist for the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. In film, she starred alongside Keke Palmer in the indie film PIMP, which explored the dangers women face in the illegal sex trade in New York. Before acting, she was a professional athlete, training as a rhythmic gymnast for the U.S. National team and competing as a pre-Olympic competitor. She currently holds a black belt in Karate. With over 17 years in the industry, Lyrica has built a diverse career across television, stage, and film. She continues to act, having started at age 14. Her journey from athlete to actress is notable. She brings a unique perspective to her roles. Her height is 5'2", and she maintains an athletic build.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2009-present (started around 14 years old; 17 years active)
- Birthplace
- New York, New York, United States
- Ethnicity
- Mixed-race (primarily Asian)
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 110 lbs (or 50 kg)
- Measurements
- 30–23–33 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.70
- Bra/Cup Size
- 30A show conversions - UK: 30A, EU: 65A, AU: 8A, JP: 65A
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
What is Lyrica Okano's acting background before Marvel's Runaways?
Before starring in Marvel's Runaways, she had a recurring role on The Affair and appeared on Unforgettable and The Michael J. Fox Show. She also performed in stage productions like Macbeth and 4,000 Miles, and starred in the indie film PIMP.
How did Lyrica's athletic career influence her later work?
She trained as a rhythmic gymnast for the U.S. National team and was a pre-Olympic competitor. She also holds a black belt in Karate, which may have contributed to the physical demands of her acting roles.
What makes her role in Marvel's Runaways historically significant?
She played Nico Minoru, one of the first LGBTQ Asian female superheroes in the Marvel Universe, which was part of a move toward greater diversity in television.
Did you know
- Lyrica Okano started acting at age 14, and has been active for 17 years.
- She starred in the Off-Broadway production of 4,000 Miles, which was a Pulitzer Prize finalist.
- In PIMP, she acted alongside Keke Palmer in a film about the illegal sex trade in New York.
- Her rhythmic gymnastics training took her to the level of pre-Olympic competitor.
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