Karen Fukuhara

Karen Fukuhara is a Japanese-American actress and voice actress best known for her role as Kimiko Miyashiro in Amazon Prime Video’s hit superhero series “The Boys.” Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Fukuhara grew up in a bilingual household and studied at UCLA, where she was involved in theater and performing arts. Her Japanese heritage has played a significant role in shaping her career and the types of roles she has pursued.

Fukuhara made her film debut in a major way, landing the role of Tatsu Yamashiro/Katana in the DC Extended Universe film “Suicide Squad” (2016) directed by David Ayer. Despite the film receiving mixed reviews, Fukuhara’s performance as the sword-wielding warrior was praised by fans and critics alike. The role introduced her to a global audience and demonstrated her physical abilities as an action performer.

Her career reached new heights when she was cast as Kimiko Miyashiro in “The Boys” (2019-present), the darkly comedic superhero series on Amazon Prime Video. Playing a character who is largely non-verbal for much of the series required exceptional physical acting skills, and Fukuhara delivered a performance that has been widely celebrated. The show’s massive popularity has made her one of the most recognized faces in the superhero genre. She has also built an impressive voice acting resume, including the role of Glimmer in the animated series “She-Ra and the Princesses of Power” (2018-2020) and Kipo Oak in “Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts” (2020).

As of 2026, Karen Fukuhara’s net worth is estimated at $2 million. Her combination of live-action and voice acting work, anchored by her starring role in The Boys, has established her as a versatile performer with a growing presence in Hollywood.