Meet Theresa Bome Kim of Los Angeles

Today we’d like to introduce you to Theresa Bome Kim

Hi Theresa Bome, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I grew up in a small suburb outside of Sacramento and wasn’t really involved in acting there. I always wanted to be an actor ever since I was a child, but my parents tried to stop me and did whatever they could to try and have me avoid this path. Now they’re one of my biggest supporters, but it did take them a lot of convincing. I first got interested in acting after my cousin showed me his stunt reel. That’s what I wanted to do. I wanted to do stunts ever since I was young. The thought of flying through the air and “fighting” for fun intrigued me.

I first started acting when I was living in New York. I knew this was something that I eventually wanted to do full-time so I started taking classes once I got to college. While taking classes I realized that I wanted to pursue this full time and changed my major from Global Liberal Studies to Theater. From there I was thrown into this profession and I’ve been acting ever since.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
This road that I’m taking is definitely not an easy one or a smooth one. But one thing I can say is that this is one fulfilling and exciting road. For me the biggest struggles that I face are confidence and mental health. I think as an actor you’re constantly compared to your peers and it’s hard to be optimistic all the time. It’s been important for me to not only have a strong foundation, but also a really supportive community. Thankfully, my friends and family are not only supportive, but are the reason why I want to improve and grow.

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
So, first and foremost, I’m an actor. That’s what I was always interested in and passionate about. I think my speciality is the fact that I’m fluent in both Korean and English and that I’m comfortable acting in both languages. It’s almost like I have a linguistic switch that I can turn on and off depending on what character I’m playing. To be honest, I’m proud of all the productions that I was a part of. I can’t choose one, but if I had to I think my most recent project, Home, would be the one I’m most proud of. This project really pushed me out of my comfort zone and I had to really use all the techniques that I learned to play the character, Seo-won.

What sort of changes are you expecting over the next 5-10 years?
I think the film industry especially in recent years has gone through a massive transformation. I think over the next 5-10 years we’ll see even more diverse characters and artists arise. For one I see so many more BIPOC actors on screen much more than when I was growing up. I think it just shows how the industry is interested in authenticity and that every story is worth hearing.

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Image Credits
The Burbank Picture Company
Robert Smith
Mike Odom