Yick Yu was a student who attended Degrassi Junior High School from September 1987 to June 1989 and later on Degrassi High School from September 1989 to June 1991. Yick was a poor Vietnamese boy who came with his family to live in Canada after his family escaped after the Vietnam War. He wasn't a very happy and confident person at first, but gradually he made good friends and gained more confidence in himself. He was portrayed by Siluck Saysanasy.