Niki Yang
Niki Hyun Yang (born in Seoul, South Korea[1] as Hyun Jeong Yang; Korean: 양현정; RR: Yang Hyeonjeong,[2] June 8, 1985) is a South Korean animator, writer, storyboard artist, and voice actress. After graduating from Hongik University and then CalArts,[3] she became one of the storyboard artists of Family Guy[4] before moving to Frederator Studios. She is best known for voicing BMO and Lady Rainicorn on the Cartoon Network series Adventure Time.
Niki Yang | |
|---|---|
| Born | Hyun Jeong Yang June 8, 1985 (age 38) Seoul, South Korea |
| Other names | Niki Hyun Yang |
| Occupation(s) | Animator, writer, storyboard artist, voice actress |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Random! Cartoons | Baby Rabbit | Episode: "The Two Witch Sisters"; Also served as a voice director |
| 2010–2018 | Adventure Time | Lady Rainicorn / BMO | Main role; When doing Lady Rainicorn's voice, speaks only in Korean; Cartoon Network Animated Series |
| 2012–2016 | Gravity Falls | Candy Chiu | Recurring role; Disney Channel Original Series |
| 2014 | TripTank | Michiko | Recurring role; "Flower Teen Kill Team GO!" |
| 2015 | We Bare Bears | Winifred Park | Episodes: "My Clique" and "Chloe and Ice Bear" |
| 2019–present | Summer Camp Island | The Egg, Shortcake | 4 episodes |
| 2020 | Adventure Time: Distant Lands | BMO | Episode: "BMO" |
| 2020–2021 | The Fungies! | Lil' Lemon | Recurring role |
| 2020 | Animaniacs | Defensive Fan #5 | Episode: "Gift Rapped" |
| 2021 | Wild Help | Turnip, Umma | Pilot |
| 2021 | Infinity Train | Min-Gi's Mother / Announcer | Episode: "The Twin Tapes" |
| 2022 | We Baby Bears | Sylvia | Episode: "Dragon Pests" |
| 2023 | Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake | BMO Alarm Clock / BMO | Episodes: "Fionna Campbell" and "Jerry" |
Pilots
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Two Witch Sisters | Nickelodeon Series Pilot (Random! Cartoons) |
| 2009 | Victor the Delivery Dog | Nickelodeon Series Pilot (Random! Cartoons) |
| 2015 | Yoyotoki Happy Ears | Amazon Original Series Pilot |
| 2021 | Wild Help | Cartoon Network Series Pilot |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd You Steal Our Garbage?!! | BMO | |
| 2013 | Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I Don't Know! | BMO / Lady Rainicorn | |
| 2015 | Lego Dimensions | BMO / Lady Rainicorn | While BMO is a playable character, Lady Rainicorn is not. |
| 2015 | Adventure Time: Finn & Jake Investigations | BMO | |
| 2018 | Fallout 76 | Ae-Ri | A part of the Wastelanders DLC |
| 2018 | Adventure Time: Pirates of the Enchiridion | BMO | |
| 2022 | MultiVersus | BMO / Lady Rainicorn |
Writer/Storyboard Artist
| Year | Title | Writer | Storyboard Artist | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–08 | Family Guy | No | Yes | No | |
| 2007–09 | Slacker Cats | No | Yes | No | |
| 2009–10 | Fanboy & Chum Chum | No | Yes | No | |
| 2010 | Adventure Time | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2010–14 | Fish Hooks | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2012–16 | Gravity Falls | No | Yes | No | |
| 2013 | Bravest Warriors | Yes | Yes | No | (mini-episode: "Moo-Phobia") |
| 2014–2018 | Clarence | Yes | Yes | Yes | (mini-episode: "Beauford T. Pusser ") |
| 2015 | Harvey Beaks | No | Yes | No | (episode: "Harvey Fights Kratz") |
| 2018–present | Craig of the Creek | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2018–present | Summer Camp Island | No | No | Yes | |
| 2021 | Wild Help | Yes | No | No |
References
- Polk, Angie (February 9, 2009). "Meet Niki Yang". Frederator Studios blog. Retrieved 2011-06-21.
- "서울애니센터 시네마떼끄 11월 프로그램". Seoul Animation Center. November 15, 2003. Archived from the original on September 4, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-17.
- "Resume". Archived from the original on 2004-10-09. Retrieved 2011-06-17.
- Farago, Andrew (January 29, 2009). "Random Thoughts from Frederator Cartoonists". Animation World Network. Archived from the original on June 26, 2012. Retrieved 2011-07-29.
Further reading
- Polk, Angie (February 9, 2009). "Meet Niki Yang". Frederator Studios blog. Archived from the original on 2019-08-09. Retrieved 2011-06-21.
- Farago, Andrew (January 29, 2009). "Random Thoughts from Frederator Cartoonists". Animation World Network. Archived from the original on June 17, 2012. Retrieved 2011-07-29.
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