Yuriyan Retriever Takes on ‘Dual Career’ as Comedian and Actor, Becoming the Shohei Ohtani of Entertainment

Yuriyan Retriever, who is set to move her base of operations to Los Angeles, USA, shared her dreams and ambitions in her book Jibun BIG LOVE! Yuriyan Body Building Book (Shueisha), which was released before her departure in December. In the book, she boldly declares:

“My dream is to become a Hollywood superstar. I also want to win an Academy Award as a film director. And I want to marry the person I love and build the best family. I will make all of this come true, so please support me.”

Yuriyan, who graduated first in her class from Osaka’s NSC in 2013, made a name for herself by winning the “Onna Geinin NO.1 Ketteisen THE W” in 2017 and the “R-1 Grand Prix 2021”, proving herself as a talented comedian

Surprise appearance at Coachella Festival 2024

Yuriyan Retriever has always spoken her dreams into existence, turning them into reality. While some may mock her, it’s her ability to follow through with what she says that truly defines her.

In May of this year, Yuriyan made an appearance at the press conference for the establishment of the K2P Film Fund I in Cannes, France, where it was revealed that she would be debuting as a film director. During the conference, it was noted that several years ago, she had expressed her desire to become a director on a television program. The project’s producer, Daisuke Takahashi, had watched that broadcast and was intrigued by her passion. Yuriyan has always been vocal about her ambitions, refusing to let the idea of impossibility hold her back. Her method is to openly declare what she wants and pursue it—this is her way of doing things.

In 2015, as part of a segment for the show Sekai no Dokoka ni Houchi Min (TBS), she spent three months in New York, where she showcased her fluency in English. In 2019, she also appeared on the American audition show America’s Got Talent. Furthermore, in April of this year, she made a surprise appearance at the Coachella Festival 2024, one of the world’s largest music festivals, marking another step in her preparation for her U.S. debut.

One of Yuriyan’s most notable achievements came when she played the lead role of Dump Matsumoto in the Netflix original drama The Queen of Villains.