Karen Fukuhara

**Karen Fukuhara**, born February 10, 1992, is an American actress recognized for her roles in high-profile projects. She became prominent for portraying Tatsu Yamashiro, also known as Katana, in the 2016 superhero film Suicide Squad, and as Kimiko Miyashiro, or The Female in the Amazon original series The Boys, which has been running from 2019 to present. Fukuhara's voice acting has also garnered attention, particularly for her performances as Kipo from 'Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts', Glimmer from the Netflix series 'She-Ra and the Princesses of Power', and Haru from 'Pokémon Concierge'. She began her career in the entertainment industry as a host for 'Movie Surfers', a short-form entertainment news program on the Disney Channel, gradually climbing the professional ladder to land major roles. From a career that blossomed in 2013, Fukuhara's dedication to her craft is reflected in the range of characters she has so skillfully brought to life. Born to Japanese parents in Los Angeles, Fukuhara is fluent in Japanese and English. She juggled education with her rising career, eventually earning a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a minor in Theater from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2014. Her contributions and achievements in the entertainment industry have earned her accolades, including the 2021 IMDb StarMeter Award and the 2024 Hollywood Creative Alliance Astra Award for Best Actress in a Streaming Drama for The Boys.