Niki Yang, 1985
Writers · June 8, 1985
Niki Yang
★ HOW OLD IS NIKI YANG?
Niki Yang is 40 years old, born June 8, 1985 in South Korea · Gemini.
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★ LEDE
About
Niki Yang voiced BMO and Lady Rainicorn, two of Adventure Time's most iconic characters. Born in Seoul in 1985, Yang studied at Hongik University and CalArts before working as a storyboard artist on Family Guy and later Frederator Studios. A Gemini, she bridges animation, writing, and voice performance across multiple mediums.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Niki Yang is a South Korean animator, writer, storyboard artist, and voice actress. Born in Seoul on June 8, 1985, she studied at Hongik University before attending CalArts. Early in her career, Yang worked as a storyboard artist on Family Guy, then transitioned to Frederator Studios. She is best known for voicing BMO—the sentient computer protagonist—and Lady Rainicorn, the princess love interest, on Cartoon Network's Adventure Time. As a screenwriter, Yang operates across multiple creative disciplines: animation, character voice work, and narrative design. Born under Gemini, her life-path number 1 reflects a pioneering role in blending technical animation craft with character-driven storytelling. South Korean artists working in North American animation studios have historically bridged regional creative traditions; Yang's voice work and storyboarding exemplify this cross-cultural influence in Western animated television.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Yang graduated from Hongik University in South Korea before pursuing further education at CalArts, a decision that positioned her for entry into the North American animation industry. She began her professional career as a storyboard artist on Family Guy, one of television's longest-running adult animated series, before moving to Frederator Studios.
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Trivia
- Yang voiced BMO, the computer with a childlike personality, and Lady Rainicorn, a magical creature, on Adventure Time—two of the show's most beloved characters.
- She studied at CalArts, the same institution that trained many of the animators and writers who shaped 21st-century cartoon aesthetics.
- Her career spans multiple roles—animator, storyboard artist, writer, and voice actress—within a single medium, reflecting a hands-on approach to character and narrative creation.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Niki Yang tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 1 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
- Milo ManheimSnake · 2001
- Johnny CardosoSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- An Yu-jinGoat · 2003
- Brian Gutiérrez
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Niki Yang?
- Niki Yang is 40 years old (born June 8, 1985).
- When is Niki Yang's birthday?
- Niki Yang was born on June 8, 1985.
- What is Niki Yang's zodiac sign?
- Niki Yang is a Gemini, born June 8, 1985.
- What is Niki Yang's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Niki Yang was born in 1985, the year of the Wood Ox.
- Where is Niki Yang from?
- Niki Yang is from South Korea.
- What does Niki Yang do?
- Niki Yang is a writer.
- Is Niki Yang still alive?
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