Yuriyan Retriever

In this episode, we sit down for a fun, high-energy conversation with multi-hyphenate and hilarious Yuriyan Retriever, who will be headlining at Netflix Is A Joke Fest on May 9th at the Laugh Factory. We talk about what Yuriyan was like growing up in Japan, her directorial debut, her dream of winning an Academy Award, and her time living in LA. She also gives a special multimedia performance and a sneak preview of her upcoming show.

Yuriyan Retriever is a multi-talented Japanese comedian, actress, director, and singer who continues to break boundaries across entertainment. Known for winning multiple comedy championships in Japan, she has also earned critical acclaim as an actress, including Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Asian Academy Creative Awards for her performance in The Queen of Villains on Netflix.

In 2025, she made her directorial debut, with her film premiering at Beyond Fest at the Egyptian Theatre and going on to win awards at international festivals including the Hawaii International Film Festival and the Festival du Nouveau Cinéma.

Beyond film and comedy, Yuriyan is also a recording artist signed to Universal Music, with multiple songs released and an album on the way. Now expanding her career to the U.S., she’s driven by one ultimate goal: to win an Academy Award.

https://www.netflixisajokefest.com/shows/yuriyan-retriever IG: @Yuriyanretriever

Tickets to Netflix Is A Joke Fest: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/netflix-is-a-joke-presents-yuriyan-retriever-at-laugh-factory-tickets-1984908174783

This is an AAGC Originals Podcast, brought to you by Asian American Girl Club.

Executive produced by Ally Maki, Jenna Ushkowitz, Tia Samn and Kara Wang

Intro Music (OMG) by Gloria Kim

Edited by Jacob Ho

Special Thanks to Oscar Alva

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