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born 1985 South Korea
Claudia Kim (born Kim Soo-hyun, January 25, 1985) is a South Korean actress and model best known for her roles as Nagini in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) and Dr. Helen Cho in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015).
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Like the French, Koreans aim for a subtle and effortless look - while actually paying a lot of attention to the details.
Some people suggested that I should try something else. It was a lot of things, but nothing really stood out for me. Nothing felt right, and this job as an actor happened by coincidence.
Growing up, Karuna Shinsho on CNN was one of my idols, so I wanted to become either an anchorwoman or an international lawyer.
Not all the roles that I've gotten were stereotypical, but in Korea, especially for TV, it's a bit limited for women in their twenties and thirties. There aren't enough female roles.
I'm not sure if it's just my pride, but I think I was able to bring out a different vibe as a Korean in Hollywood where there are many Korean Americans.
Diversity has definitely been increasing, but still we have the issue of inclusion, and that is why I am so grateful about playing the role of Nagini in the 'Fantastic Beasts' franchise.
I personally love auditioning. It's not just about that part: it's about getting to meet new people and really introducing myself to them - getting my name out there more than getting just that project.
I'm just going to continue to think about what kind of films I want to do and what's out there for me to audition for, and I love trying.
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