Quotes from Claudia Kim

The first time I saw J.K. Rowling, I was sitting across from her at the 'Fantastic Beasts' table read, and I was just amazed by how wonderful she is in person.

Before Hollywood happened to me, I just took a break to think about whether I belong in the industry or whether I should be listening to whatever people were telling me.

I like kind of the rugged bohemian kind of look.

I'm a Bobbi Brown girl at heart, and I'm proud to be its ambassador in Asia!

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.

I'm a fan of judo, so I always try to watch competitions like the European championship.

I did 'The Avengers.' 'Marco Polo' happened at the same time for me. So working that schedule out was a bit of an issue, but I was fortunate enough to make both things work.

Nothing makes a girl feel more special than being adorned with some lovely Didier Dubot jewelry for the 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' premiere.

I always have to prepare myself emotionally to go to a party. It's a little overwhelming for me, but it's a great place to meet people.

I got into modeling first, then acting came along pretty soon, and I landed my first role in a Korean drama without education, without any acting experience whatsoever.

I believe being a true Global Citizen means you have the willingness and openness to step outside of your own boundaries, and I'm honored to represent that with TUMI.

I like to create a lot of texture in my hair, and I like it a bit messy.

I love Wes Anderson films, which are quirky and funny.

For an everyday look, I prefer natural-looking skin with a healthy glow.

As I travel around the world, I'm realizing that every place I go influences me in some kind of way.

I exercise regularly and try to cook my own food.

Growing up, Karuna Shinsho on CNN was one of my idols, so I wanted to become either an anchorwoman or an international lawyer.

I try not to use tap water on my face, especially when I'm travelling, to avoid any skin problems. Instead, I'll use bottled water to rinse.

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.

One of my role models is Marion Cotillard.

Compared to some Asian countries, I think Koreans like to keep a clean, fresh, and lively look: A well-moisturized face, a light, sheer base, natural, colorless eye makeup, and a slight stain of color on the lips.

It was an honor to meet the iconic Stan Lee.

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.

Staying home and watching French movies is what I normally like to do.