Claudia Kim

Claudia Kim in 2014

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).

Quotes

• I moved to New Jersey when I was five, and I lived there for about six years. My dad was allocated to the New York branch of his company. Looking back, I'm so grateful because I got to learn both English and Korean at the same time, and it was just so natural for me, and it made it so much easier to study English afterwards.
  • As quoted in "Discovery: Claudia Kim" in Interview Magazine (11 May 2015)

• Like the French, Koreans aim for a subtle and effortless look - while actually paying a lot of attention to the details.
  • On the fashion preferences of Koreans in "The 6 Beauty Products Claudia Kim Swears By" in Allure (21 February 2017)

• 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 hope I am representing Asians well: Claudia Kim (IANS Interview)" in Business Standard (23 November 2018)

• Growing up, Karuna Shinsho on CNN was one of my idols, so I wanted to become either an anchorwoman or an international lawyer.
  • As quoted in "Get to Know The Crimes of Grindelwald Star Claudia Kim" in Marie Claire (9 November 2018)

• 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.
  • As quoted in "Claudia Kim says backlash over Fantastic Beasts casting was ‘unexpected’" in The Pueblo Cheiftain (26 October 2018)

• 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.
  • As quoted in "Everyone Is Going to Be Talking About Fantastic Beasts Actress Claudia Kim" in Glamour (14 November 2018)

• 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.
  • As quoted in "Discovery: Claudia Kim" in Interview Magazine (11 May 2015)

• 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.
  • As quoted in "‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ Is the Next Big Step for Claudia Kim" in The Wall Street Journal (24 April 2015)

• 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.
  • "‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ Is the Next Big Step for Claudia Kim" in The Wall Street Journal (24 April 2015)