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Cathy Yan

Known For
Directing
Born
January 25, 1983 in China
Active Years
2013–2026 (14 Years)
Total Credits
20 credits in database
Directing Born Jan 25, 1983 China 20 credits
20
Total Credits
2013–2026
14 Years Career Span
4
Vault Titles
0
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual identity profile of Cathy Yan (Directing).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
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Name: Cathy Yan (also Cathy Yan Yuxi; Chinese: 阎羽茜; pinyin: Yán Yǔxi).
Profession: Chinese-born American film director, screenwriter, and producer.
Birthplace: China.
Birth Year: 1986 (Source 2) or January 25, 1983 (Source 1). Note: Sources conflict on birth year. I will mention she was born in China.
Upbringing: Raised between Hong Kong and Washington, DC.
Location: Based in New York City.
Known for/Credits:
Dead Pigs (2018) - comedy-drama.
Birds of Prey (2020) / Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn (2020) - eighth installment of the DC Extended Universe.
According to My Mother (2016).
Known Credits count: 12 (Source 1).

Cathy Yan Yuxi is a Chinese-born American film director, screenwriter, and producer. Born in China and raised between Hong Kong and Washington, DC, she is currently based in New York City. Yan is known for directing the 2018 comedy-drama Dead Pigs and the 2020 film Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn, which is the eighth installment of the DC Extended Universe. Her other known works include the 2016 film According to My Mother. Her professional credits include 12 entries.
"Cathy Yan Yuxi is a

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Career

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Cathy Yan (Directing).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources.
No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
Source [1]: Cathy Yan, female, born Jan 25, 1983 (Note: Source [2] says 1986, I must be careful with conflicting dates or just state what is available. Actually, the prompt says "Use ONLY facts present above". If sources conflict, I should be careful. Source [1] says Jan 25, 1983. Source [2] says 1986. I will focus on the career aspects as requested). Known credits: 12. Known for directing.
Source [2]: Cathy Yan Yuxi (Chinese: 阎羽茜; pinyin: Yán Yǔxi). Chinese-born American film director, screenwriter, and producer. Films: Dead Pigs (2018) (comedy-drama), Birds of Prey (2020) (eighth installment of the DC Extended Universe).
Source [3]: Director of Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn. Known for Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn (2020), Dead Pigs (2018), and According to My Mother (2016).
Source [4]: Filmmaker based in New York City, born in China, raised between Hong Kong and Washington, DC. Known for Dead Pigs (2018) and DC Extended Universe Film Birds of Prey (2020).
Source [5]: Same as [3].
Source [6]: Irrelevant (mentions other people).
Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Cathy Yan Yuxi is a Chinese-born American film director, screenwriter, and producer. She is a filmmaker based in New York City who was raised between Hong Kong and Washington, DC. Her work includes directing, and she has 12 known credits.
Paragraph 2: Filmography/Directing Career.
Yan is known for directing the 2018 comedy-drama film Dead Pigs. She also directed the 2020 film Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn, which is the eighth installment of the DC Extended Universe. Her directing credits also include the 2016 film According to My Mother.
Drafting (aiming for 180-260 words):
Cathy Yan Yuxi is a Chinese-born American film director, screenwriter, and producer. Based in New York City, she was raised between Hong Kong and Washington, DC. Her professional work includes 12 known credits, with a focus on directing.

Yan's filmography includes the 2018 comedy-drama Dead Pigs. She is also recognized for her work on the 2020 film Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn, which serves as the eighth installment of the DC Extended Universe. Additionally, she is known for directing the 2016 film According to My Mother.
Word Count Check:
Current draft is ~100 words. I need to expand to reach the 180-260 range without inventing facts.
Expanding based on available facts:
I can elaborate on the specific titles and their descriptions provided.
Source [2] calls Dead Pigs a "comedy-drama film".
Source [2] calls Birds of Prey "the eighth installment of the DC Extended Universe".
Source [3/5] gives

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Career timeline

The Gallerist · DirectorThe Gallerist · Screenplay
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) · Director
Succession · DirectorDead Pigs · DirectorDead Pigs · Writer
Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang · Producer
According to My Mother · DirectorAccording to My Mother · ScreenplayDown River · DirectorDown River · Writer
The Stars The Sun The Moon · Producer
Last Night · DirectorLast Night · WriterGroomed · Producer

Full Filmography

20 titles
  • The Gallerist (2026) Director
  • The Gallerist (2026) Screenplay
  • Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020) Director
  • Succession (2018) Director
  • Dead Pigs (2018) Director
  • Dead Pigs (2018) Writer
  • Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang (2017) Producer
  • According to My Mother (2016) Director
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  • According to My Mother (2016) Screenplay
  • Down River (2016) Director
  • Down River (2016) Writer
  • The Stars The Sun The Moon (2014) Producer
  • Last Night (2013) Director
  • Last Night (2013) Writer
  • Groomed (2013) Producer
  • The Freshening Producer
  • The Freshening Director
  • The Freshening Writer
  • Sour Hearts Screenplay
  • Sour Hearts Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Cathy Yan best known for?

Cathy Yan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Gallerist (2026), The Gallerist (2026), Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020), Succession (2018).

When and where was Cathy Yan born?

Cathy Yan was born on January 25, 1983 in China.

How many credits does Cathy Yan have?

Cathy Yan has accumulated over 20 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2013 to 2026.

What is Cathy Yan's background in cinema and television?

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of Cathy Yan (Directing). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented titles, names, dates, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no heading...

Cathy Yan by the numbers

20credits
19films
1TV series
2013–2026active years

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