Yelena Friedman
Acting
Biography
Yelena Friedman is an actress known for Strider (2020), American Vandal (2017) and Skate Night (2022).
Known For

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
Saturday Night Live

After a traumatic year, all an Indian-American teen wants is to go from pariah to popular -- but friends, family and feeling won't make it easy on her.
Never Have I Ever

In the wake of their first documentary's success, Peter and Sam seek a new case and settle on a stomach-churning mystery at a Washington high school.
American Vandal

A legendary rapper manages the budding career of her niece in order to save her own while also managing massive debt.
Partners in Rhyme

Two rival acting students are forced to reconcile their differences and play lovers Romeo and Juliet in their final school play, vying for a life-changing prize.
O, Brawling Love!

Nika, an introverted high schooler, lives every day feeling like an outcast. Marked with a significant scar on her stomach, she prefers to remain unnoticed, until a pool party invitation pushes her to confront all her insecurities.
Pool Party

A romantic comedy where a young man, Casey, is taken by surprise when his crush actually says yes.
Skate Night

Jody, a lonely teenage girl, joins forces with Hannah, a disgraced track coach, and together they spend a summer training for the Pinnacle Games, the biggest track-and-field competition on the East Coast.
Strider
Teen celebrity, Ryan Freeman, must find the solution to his newfound problems.
Verdict

A story of a budding romance. This short had ten weeks of pre-production and was made in three days (shot and edited) for the 3-Day Complete Experience in the All American High School Film Festival presented by Crave Arts. The short got a nomination for the 3-Day Best Overall Film at the Teen Indie Awards.