Amalia Yoo

  • Eleanor Forrest
Words: Eleanor Forrest

Publication: 1883 Magazine

Photography: Shane McCauley

Charismatic and insightful, Amalia Yoo radiates an infectious positivity as she discusses everything from her Christmas excitement, acting in commercials and playing Leila Kwan Zimmer in her first TV drama Grand Army, the latter which demonstrates, in full, the actress’ burgeoning talent.
The phrase ‘like marmite’ is often used to convey how divisive something can be, you either love it or you hate it. Playing Leila Kwan Zimmer in Netflix’s latest high school drama, Amalia Yoo came face to face with the highs and lows of playing a character that elicited such responses, yet the one thing viewers can agree on is the power of Yoo’s ability in portraying such a complex character.

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