In Netflix’s live action adaptation of Avatar The Last Airbender, viewers are captivated by the ethereal presence of Princess Yue, a character introduced towards the climax of the series when Aang and his companions reach the Northern Water Tribe.
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Portrayed in the 2024 adaptation, Princess Yue’s character is brought to life with grace and intrigue.
Now, who brings Princess Yue to the screen in Netflix’s version? Let’s take a closer look at the actress’s background, including her age and ethnicity.
Princess Yue live action actress in Avatar: Meet Amber Midthunder
Princess Yue is played by Amber Midthunder in Netflix’s adaptation.
Amber Midthunder ethnicity
Amber is an American actress with a diverse cultural background. Her mother hails from Thailand and is of Thai-Chinese ancestry, while her father is of Native American Assiniboine descent.
Amber Midthunder age
Amber is 26 years old at the time of writing.
She is known for playing Kerry Loudermilk in the American superhero series Legion, as well as Rosa Ortecho in the sci-fi drama series Roswell, New Mexico.
In 2022, she was nominated at Critics’ Choice Awards for Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television for her portrayal of Naru in Prey.
In 2024, she landed the role of Princess Yue in Netflix’s Avatar live action series.
Warning: Major spoilers if you haven’t watched Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender series.
In the live action, Princess Yue first appears in season one episode seven titled “The North.”
Princess Yue is the daughter of Chief Arnook of the Northern Water Tribe and is initially engaged to marry Hahn.
Sokka develops feelings for Yue during their time together in the Northern Water Tribe. Although Yue is initially engaged to another suitor, she reciprocates Sokka’s feelings, and they share a brief but meaningful romantic connection before her tragic sacrifice.
She sacrifices herself to save the Moon Spirit, Tui, which leads to her becoming the new Moon Spirit. Her sacrifice plays a crucial role in the series’ storyline and in the balance of the spirit world.
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