Amalia Yoo
LaGuardia Alum, Amalia Yoo, joins us On The Couch this week. Currently four days away from first preview of Sadie Sink led John Proctor is the Villain, Amalia recalls that the proudest moment of her life was telling her parents that she will be making her Broadway debut (we can assume the conversation happened in her parents’ kitchen: her favorite place in the world).
Read our full interview with Amalia below.
What do you consider to be your best asset?
Compassion!
What was your proudest moment?
Getting to tell my parents that I’ll be making my Broadway debut.
What is your favorite drink?
Gingerade kombucha
What is your favorite food?
Korean rice cakes, specifically the ones my grandma makes.
What is your favorite condiment?
Capers!
What is your current obsession?
Knitting.
If you could give up one of your vices, what would it be?
Social media.
What is the one professional accomplishment you long for most?
I dream of getting to do a project with my friends.
What is the one thing you waste too much money on?
Stationary. I’m a sucker for a good pen.
What is the one activity you waste too much time doing?
Is worrying an activity? I definitely waste too much time doing that.
What do you consider to be the single greatest threat to your health?
Climate change.
What’s the single best trait you inherited or learned from your parents?
A love of food and sharing meals with people.
What in the world most thrills you?
Being on stage!
What was the most embarrassing moment you’ve ever experienced on the job?
I accidentally burst out laughing during a take of a stunt involving a break-away shelf on No Hard Feelings… not sure if anyone knew it was me but I crumbled inside.
What is your favorite place in the world?
My parent’s kitchen.
What is the most important trait you seek in a romantic partner?
A sense of humor.
Do you prefer the company of dogs or cats?
Dogs dogs dogs!
What would have to happen to make today the best day of your life?
There would be a long luxurious giggly dinner/pajama party with everyone I love. Adrianne Lenker would perform and everything on my to-do list would magically be completed.
What are your personal mottos?
An acting teacher once taught me the affirmation “I am loved and I am loving”.