Born in 1990 in Nara, Japan, Yuriyan Retriever is a celebrated Japanese comedian affiliated with Yoshimoto Kogyo, Japan’s largest entertainment company. Known for her English-language sketches, impersonations, and bold comedic style, she rose to national fame after winning the 2021 KTV R-1 Grand Prix, becoming Japan’s top solo comedian.

Internationally recognized for her unforgettable performance on America’s Got Talent in 2019, she has since worked with global brands like Nike and KitKat, and expanded into acting, voice work, and rap music. In 2024, she starred in the hit global drama The Queen of Villains and relocated to Los Angeles, setting her sights on becoming the world’s top entertainer and aiming for the Academy Awards.