Yasmin Finney: Age, height and facts about the Doctor Who and Heartstopper star

1. Who is Yasmin Finney? Get to know the Heartstopper actress here

Yasmin Finney is a superstar in the making. The 20-year-old actress captured the hearts of millions after starring in Netflix’s Heartstopper as Elle Argent. And now the star is set to appear as Rose in Doctor Who alongside Ncuti Gatwa’s brand new Doctor. Find out more about Yasmin here, from her age and height to her previous roles. [@yazdemand via Instagram]

2. How old is Yasmin Finney?

Yasmin Finney is 20 years old. She was born on 30th August in 2003, which means she has a Virgo star sign. [@yazdemand via Instagram]

3. How tall is Yasmin Finney?

According to various outlets, Yasmin Finney is around 5ft 10 inches tall. She stands at a similar height to her Heartstopper co-star Kit Connor, but shorter than William Gao, who is 6ft 3 inches tall. [@yazdemand via Instagram]

4. Where is Yasmin Finney from?

Yasmin Finney is a British actress, hailing from Manchester in England. At the time Yasmin auditioned for Heartstopper, she was still studying Performing Arts at college. [@yazdemand via Instagram]

5. Yasmin Finney is trans and has spoken about the importance of trans rep on screen

Yasmin Finney is transgender. Opening up about the importance of positive trans representation in Heartstopper, Yasmin said: “It really, really, really is such a rare story that we get a trans character that doesn’t delve into gender dysphoria, or depression, or bullying, but just the positive… Just everything that is natural about being trans is highlighted, and I’m just so happy to be that positive representation that we’ve needed for so many years." [@yazdemand via Instagram]

6. Yasmin Finney plays Elle Argent in Heartstopper

Yasmin Finney plays Elle Argent in Netflix’s Heartstopper. While Elle is trans in the show, the series does not make her trans identity a plot point – something that Yasmin calls refreshing and rare. “It’s so beautiful to see a trans story on television that's normalised, rather than see a narrative focused on gender dysphoria, bullying, or the dark parts that comes with being a trans person,” Yasmin told Elle. Yasmin won the role after attending an open casting call. [Netflix]

7. What other TV shows and movies has Yasmin Finney been in?

Believe it or not, Heartstopper is Yasmin’s very first major on-screen role! Prior to appearing in the Netflix show, Yasmin predominantly acted on stage in various local productions. Following her Heartstopper success, Yasmin is next set to appear in Doctor Who as Rose alongside Ncuti Gatwa. Yasmin was also meant to play the lead in Billy Porter’s upcoming drama, ‘What If?’, but had to pull out due to COVID restrictions. [@yazdemand via Instagram]

8. Yasmin Finney will play Rose in Doctor Who

Yasmin Finney is now a Doctor Who STAR, baby! It was announced in May 2022 that the Heartstopper actress would be joining the cast, for the 60th anniversary series, as Rose Noble. Rose is the daughter of Donna Noble and Shaun Temple. She made her first appearance in 2023's 60th Anniversary special episodes. Yasmin previously confirmed that her character Rose is also trans. [Netflix]

9. Yasmin Finney made GLAAD's 20 Under 20 list

Thanks to her prominent social media presence, Yasmin Finney was previously nominated in GLAAD's second annual '20 Under 20 list' in 2021, celebrating 20 young LGBTQ+ individuals who are shaping the future of media and activism. [@yazdemand via Instagram]

10. What is Yasmin Finney's TikTok username?

Yasmin Finney started TikTok back in 2019, where she began documenting her trans journey. Speaking to Teen Vogue, Yasmin said: “Before everything, I was doing TikToks, and I was making content, just to cheer myself up as well, [despite] how hard my life was back then.” On Yasmin’s TikTok, you’ll now find plenty of glamorous videos with her co-stars and more from her trans journey. [@yazdemand via Instagram]

11. Is Yasmin Finney on Instagram and Twitter?

Yep, and you can follow Yasmin on all social media platforms under the username @yazdemand. On her Instagram, you’ll find plenty of gorgey selfies, photoshoots and plenty of behind-the-scenes content from her recent projects – including Heartstopper. [@yazdemand via Instagram]