Maria Zhang won fans over even after openly sharing she hadn’t watched the original anime series before her audition.
Key Takeaways
- Maria Zhang won hearts as Suki without watching the original anime first, showing off her acting chops and fight skills.
- Her secret audition turned deep-dive into the series highlights her dedication to nailing the role.
- Fans adore Zhang’s Suki, her diverse background adds depth to her portrayal, sparking excitement for more.
Born and raised in China, Zhang’s honesty didn’t damper the hype for her portrayal. Her role as the Kyoshi Warriors‘ leader showcased her acting skills and impressive fighting skills, earning her a lot of passionate fans.
Zhang’s journey to becoming Suki began with an audition wrapped in mystery. On The Wayne Ayers podcast, she shared:
“It was just an audition like any other, I got sent the email and it was under a code name, of course, super secretive. And, I did figure out that it was Suki because the sides, even though they weren’t actually from the show, were like dummy sides as they call it, but they left one line that was very specific to Suki.”
She dived into the series to prep for her role:
“And I actually haven’t seen the show before the auditions since I grew up in China. I’d never heard of it but um, I remember watching it to prep for the audition and figuring out that I’m Suki.”
Zhang was happily surprised by the wave of positive feedback from fans. Comments ranged from playful banter to expressions of admiration and eager anticipations for her character’s development.
This outpouring of love shows the impact of Zhang’s portrayal, highlighting her as one of the standout side characters in the show.
Zhang’s versatility stands out through her diverse background. Born in Poland and raised in Beijing, she’s fluent in several languages, giving a broad cultural insight to her acting.
Her love for acting started in theatre, and she keeps busy with various artistic projects like drawing and sewing.
Embracing Suki shows Zhang’s flexibility and commitment, really connecting with fans.
The excitement for Zhang’s next roles is high as she continues to play a key role in bringing iconic characters to life, with fans clamouring for more of her character in the coming seasons, some have praised her on Instagram:
@ripyuup: hoping suki becomes a major character in the live action too!
@ben_the_best_fighter: Maria I’ve told my parents about us can you stop playing
@veromartinezg_: The prettiest princess of the land☺️
