When Lisa Yamada first joined The Bold and the Beautiful in 2023, viewers had no idea they were in for a rollercoaster ride with the new ingenue. She went from being a sweet intern at Forrester to being an unhinged young woman wreaking havoc all over Los Angeles. She murdered two people, drugged Steffy and Will, seduced Bill and Will, and has done a myriad of other demented things since being revealed as Sheila Carter’s granddaughter by way of her son Finn. The actress has taken it all in stride and committed to playing Luna in all her craziness. And that hard work recently paid off.
Key Takeaways
- Rising star Lisa Yamada is making waves in daytime television and beyond — and her journey started long before her big Emmy win.
- Fans may also recognize Yamada from her unforgettable role in Netflix’s hit zombie thriller All of Us Are Dead.
- Off-screen, the actress uses her voice to shine a light on mental health awareness, sharing personal stories that connect deeply with her followers.
- Yamada recently earned major recognition at the 2025 Daytime Emmy Awards, an emotional moment that highlighted her gratitude and her family’s unwavering support.
- Up next, Yamada joins the Legally Blonde universe in Amazon Prime’s prequel series Elle — where she’ll bring new energy and heart to a fan-favorite franchise.
Born and Bred
Lisa was born on September 5 and was raised in California. She is of Japanese descent.
Mental Health Advocate
Yamada uses her platform to raise awareness for mental health issues because it is personal for her. She opened up about her own mental health struggles in an Instagram post during Mental Health Awareness month.
Zombie Apocalypse
Yamada brought the character of Hyo-Ryeong to life in the hit South Korean YA zombie thriller All of Us Are Dead on Netflix. The gripping series takes viewers inside a high school overrun by a deadly virus, forcing students to fight for survival—or risk becoming one of the terrifying infected.
Golden Girl
The actress just took home the 2025 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama.
“Still reeling from last night. There aren’t enough words to express my gratitude to everyone who’s helped me get here. My heart is so full. To my @boldandbeautifulcbs family — thank you for changing my life. Thank you for creating a space where I can be vulnerable and pour my heart into every scene, she recounted on Instagram. She also thanked her fellow nominees, explaining that she’s a fan of theirs, and, “Having my name listed alongside yours was truly an honor.”
During her acceptance speech, she thanked her mom and dad, who were both in attendance, for sacrificing everything for her, further stating, “I come from two immigrant parents who helped me navigate an industry that was so foreign to them, all while trying to understand a language not their own. Even when we didn’t have much, they never hesitated to pay for every acting class, every headshot, and drive me to every audition.”
Tickled Pink
Yamada will be playing the recurring role of Amber on Elle, the highly anticipated Legally Blonde prequel series coming to Amazon Prime. The series will follow a young Elle Woods in high school, and Yamada’s character is a friend of Elle’s from Bel-Air High School.
