Who knew Ty Lee would take Momona Tamada this far? At just 19, the Japanese-Canadian actress is already making her mark, earning a spot on Japan’s edition of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list. Best known for bringing the bubbly and battle-ready Ty Lee to life in Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender, Tamada’s latest recognition feels less like a career peak and more like a sign of what’s still to come.
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From Teen Star to One to Watch
Tamada made her acting debut in 2019 with early appearances in The Boys and The Terror. A year later, she landed the role of Claudia Kishi in Netflix’s The Baby-Sitters Club, introducing her to a wider audience and establishing herself as a young talent to watch.
When the series came to an end, Tamada moved on to another beloved franchise, joining the cast of Avatar: The Last Airbender as Ty Lee. With her infectious energy and instantly recognizable personality, the role gave her another opportunity to make a familiar character her own—and put her in front of an even bigger audience.
Now, she’s entering another chapter. The actress is set to make her film debut in Disney’s Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story, adding a new medium to an already growing résumé.
Her career may still be in its early stages, but the trajectory is clear: Tamada is steadily building a range that extends well beyond the characters that first made her recognizable.
And if her acting career is taking off, her style is beginning to follow suit.
A Style Star in the Making
Tamada’s personal style feels just as playful as the characters she plays, but with a distinctly edgier streak. Think graphic tees, chrome jewelry, dark-wash denim, and the occasional indie-sleaze sensibility, tempered by the whimsy of Gen Z dressing. She can take an otherwise understated, all-black look and give it a darker edge with vampy nails and razor-sharp eyeliner, then balance it with feminine details like an off-shoulder silhouette or a dramatic draped train.
But come the red carpet, and she brings out the fire. Case in point: The Rahul Mishra gown she wore to the Avatar: The Last Airbender premiere.
Here, the experimentation becomes more polished without losing the personality that makes her off-duty style so fun. Rather than committing to one aesthetic, Tamada seems more interested in seeing just how many versions of herself she can explore—whether that means leaning edgy, romantic, playful, or somewhere in between.
At 19, Tamada is already collecting the ingredients of a modern star: recognizable roles, major franchises, a new film chapter, and a personal style that’s beginning to feel distinctly her own. If her trajectory is anything to go by, this is only the beginning.
Follow Momona Tamada‘s journey as she navigates her career as an actress while exploring her personal style.
Featured Image and Photos: MOMONA TAMADA (via Instagram)
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