Crystal Yu facts for kids

Crystal Yu is a talented actress from Hong Kong and Britain. She has starred in many TV shows, films, and plays. You might know her best as Lily Chao from the popular BBC medical drama Casualty, where she acted from 2013 to 2017.

Crystal Yu's Early Life and Career

Crystal Yu was born in Hong Kong. When she was 11 years old, she moved to London. This was because she got a special chance to study at the Elmhurst School of Dance and Performing Arts. This school is famous for teaching dance and performing arts.

Helping Others Through Dance

Besides acting, Crystal also spends her free time helping others. She works closely with two important groups: The Royal Academy of Dance and The Jack Petchey Foundation.

• These groups help bring dance programs to schools.
• They work with secondary schools, schools for students with special needs, and Pupil Referral Units.
• Crystal helps share the joy of dance with many young people.

Crystal is also very good at languages. She can speak Cantonese, Mandarin, and English fluently.

Recognitions and Leaving Casualty

In 2016, Crystal Yu was nominated for a special award. She was up for Female Actress of the Year at the BEAM Awards. This organization celebrates talented people from minority backgrounds. Her nomination was for her role as Dr. Lily Chao in Casualty.

After playing Lily Chao for four years, Crystal decided to leave Casualty. Her last episode was shown on November 4, 2017.

Recent Acting Roles

Crystal has continued to act in many exciting projects. In 2022, she appeared in episodes of the classic science fiction show Doctor Who. She also had a role in Neil Gaiman's fantasy series The Sandman.

The next year, in 2023, she worked on another project by Neil Gaiman. She played Ms. Cheng in the series Good Omens.

Crystal Yu's Filmography

Crystal Yu has appeared in many television shows, films, and even video games. Here are some of her notable roles.

Television Appearances

Film Appearances

Video Game Roles