Biography of Suzanna Son
Suzanna Son's Hollywood breakthrough came through a chance encounter when director Sean Baker spotted her at a movie theater in 2018 and invited her to audition for his upcoming film. The aspiring actress waited two years for her chance to work with the director. Her debut role was challenging, as "Red Rocket" included explicit scenes that required nudity.
Early Life and Family
Suzanna Son was born in Hamilton, Montana, on October 31, 1995. Soon after, her family moved to Washington. Her father worked for a private company, while her mother worked various restaurant jobs and focused on raising the kids — Suzanna has an older brother.Though she was a shy kid, Son showed a strong interest in the arts from early on. She played piano, studied ballet, competed in dance competitions, and performed in high school musicals.
Film Debut
Initially, Suzanna established a YouTube channel where she began posting recordings of her original songs. Around the same time, she relocated to Los Angeles, drawn to the world of acting.Just days later, a chance encounter changed everything: Son was on a movie date when director Sean Baker spotted her. He approached her and invited Suzanna to audition for his film. Looking back, Suzanna remembered, "He simply said, 'I like your look — have you ever acted in a film before?'"
During this time, Son supported herself teaching private piano lessons while sending self-taped auditions to talent agencies, hoping one would eventually sign her. Finally, in late 2020, filming commenced on Baker's new film, "Red Rocket," with the director entrusting Suzanna with one of the lead roles. Turns out, he'd circled back to casting her after checking out Son's social media and noticing the video clips and wistful, melancholic songs she'd posted.
On day one of filming, Suzanna had to shoot explicit bedroom scenes. Even more nerve-wracking was performing a cover of NSYNC's hit "Bye Bye Bye" on guitar while completely naked. The band approved the song's use, quickly clearing any copyright issues. Later, Son's cover was released on music platforms as part of the film's promotional campaign. "Being naked on camera was easy. But singing nude felt incredibly vulnerable. It was tough," the actress admitted.
Suzanna Son's Personal Life
Suzanna's doll-like appearance has captured widespread attention from admirers. Fans marvel at her youth and innocence, likening her to Lolita from Vladimir Nabokov's literary work.The passionate on-screen chemistry between Son's character and Simon Rex's character in "Red Rocket" naturally sparked rumors of a real-life romance. However, in interviews, the actress has only referred to her co-star as an "older brother helping her with work."
Suzanna Son Now
In late 2021, Suzanna joined the cast of the TV series "The Idol," starring singer The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp. The Weeknd also served as one of the showrunners for the project, alongside "Euphoria" creator Sam Levinson. The series promised to candidly depict "the dirtiest love story" in Hollywood. Lily-Rose's character hoped to regain her status as a stage star and pop idol with the help of a mysterious nightclub owner and follower of a certain cult.
Interesting Facts
- In her childhood, Suzanna had a Miley Cyrus poster hanging above her bed.
- To gain the necessary inspiration for her role in "Red Rocket," Suzanna watched Steven Spielberg's film "The Sugarland Express," in which Goldie Hawn played a native of a small Texas town.
- When Son first watched "Red Rocket" at her home in Los Angeles, she was very nervous about the explicit scenes. The actress paused the movie and decided to relieve her stress with a quick dance, but ended up breaking her toe in the process. Just five days later, Suzanna had to travel to Cannes, so she appeared there in a wheelchair with her broken leg.
