Kaila Yu - Actor Profile

Kaila Yu

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
7Total Films
6.5 Highest Rated
Born: May 16, 1979
Birth Place: Taipei, Taiwan

About Kaila Yu

Kaila was born on May 16th on a cold night in Taipei, Taiwan. She moved to California when she was three years old and grew up in the Sunshine State, California. The biggest change in her life came the second she graduated high school and went to attend college at UCSD. She originally majored in biology because she had an interest in becoming a plastic surgeon. She ended up with an economics degree because it was the closest thing to a business degree that UCLA has just to have a generic degree to fall back on. As a "triple-threat" model, actress, and singer, her work includes gracing the pages of Playboy, as well as being in fashion spreads and calendars like the "Pacific USA 2001 Calendar," and even releasing her own calendar in 2003. She's made appearances in such TV shows as "MTV's House if Style," and "The Man Show," and on major networks like E!, USA, Playboy TV. Kaila Yu can also be seen in music videos, international television and films, such as "Three Sisters" and "Toilet Stories."

Kaila Yu Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kaila Yu reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 7 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Kaila Yu's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 14% of Kaila Yu's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kaila Yu Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kaila Yu's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Kaila Yu has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2010 The Penthouse Mandie Flop Similar →
2006 The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift Cowgirl at Starting Line Hit Similar →
2005 Street Fury: Envy - Flop Similar →
2004 Until the Night Ali Flop Similar →
2003 The Mummy's Kiss Waitress Flop Similar →
2002 Dark Blue Lucky 7 Dancer Average Similar →
N/A Toilet Lesson Sarah Flop Similar →

Kaila Yu - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kaila Yu?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kaila Yu is "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift" with a rating of 6.5/10.

How many movies has Kaila Yu acted in?

Kaila Yu has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kaila Yu?

Other notable films include "Dark Blue", "Until the Night", and "The Mummy's Kiss".

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