by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Korean German Teo Yoo is a classically trained actor. He studied acting in New York and the United Kingdom and performed in theater…
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The API Oscar Snubs of 2024
…59-year-old Gracie (Moore), their relationship is the result of an affair that took place when Yoo was 13 and Gracie was 36. Melton imbues Yoo with the effect one would…
Justin Chon Does His Own ‘Seoul Searching’
…themes were you able to explore with such a diverse cast, including co-stars Esteban Ahn and Teo Yoo, who grew up in Spain and Germany, respectively? My main thing that…
How A24’s ‘Past Lives’ Captures Destiny, Love and Loss
…Magaro) who are visited by her former schoolmate Hae Sung (Teo Yoo) when he travels from South Korea to New York City on vacation. The film is an intimate affair…
Benson Lee Goes ‘Seoul Searching’ With Latest Indie Feature
…to R: Justin Chon, Teo Yoo, Cha In-pyo When Cha read the script, he recalled the issues his own Korean American friends faced at home while he was studying at…
Top Eight Moments from Oscars 2024: Asian Edition
…Lives” actor Teo Yoo commemorates his late pet turtle Momo with his red carpet ensemble. #PastLives star Teo Yoo wears a turtle pin to the #Oscars in honor of his…
A24’s “Past Lives” Trailer Explores What-Ifs and Maybes
…on during adulthood. Celine Song’s directorial film starring Greta Lee (“The Morning Show“) and Teo Yoo (“Decision to Leave“) centers on this fleeting emotion. The trailer follows Lee as she…
Esteban Ahn, a.k.a. SanchoBeatz, Makes His Acting Debut in ‘Seoul Searching’
…(Justin Chon) and the solemn Klaus (Teo Yoo)—to follow along on his adventures. Klaus Kim (Teo Yoo), Sid Park (Justin Chon), Sergio Kim (Esteban Ahn) and Mike Lee (Albert Kong)…
Rewind and Recast: See what API Actors Should Star in These Classic Romantic Comedies
…doing since “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.” Song’s passion will give her version of Anna depth, heart, and vulnerability. Teo Yoo as William Thacker (originally played by Hugh…
The 38th Asian American Int’l Film Festival Kicks Off in NYC
…of Korean descent. Seoul Searching (Gala Presentation) Director: Benson Lee Cast: Justin Chon, Jessika Van, Esteban Ahn, Teo Yoo, Byul Kang, Albert Kong, Rosalina Leigh, Cha In-Pyo Screening: Saturday,…
Exclusive Interviews with the Director and Cast of ‘Seoul Searching’
…because of the generational changes and the diversity of the next generation,” Teo Yoo says. Byul Kang as Sue-Jin Kim, one of the toughest students at camp–she’s not afraid to…
API Stars and Projects Win Big at Gotham Awards
…Teo Yoo, the film takes us through a childhood friendship and adulthood dissolution, and has been lauded by many as one of the best films of the year. “Thank you…
L.A. Film Festival to Screen 3 Korean and Korean American Feature Films
…Kong, Teo Yoo, Byul Kang, Cha In-pyo Based on director Benson Lee’s own experience, Seoul Searching follows a group of Korean high school misfits from around the globe exploring what…
‘Seoul Searching’ to Premiere at 2015 Sundance
…to experience the most important summer of their lives. The dynamic and diverse cast stars Justin Chon, Jessika Van, Cha In-pyo, Teo Yoo, Esteban Ahn, Kang Byul, Rosalina Leigh, Sue…
Albert Kong Sees His Younger Self in ‘Seoul Searching’
…right: Sergio Kim (Esteban Ahn), Sue-Jin Kim (Byul Kang), Mike Lee (Albert Kong), Sid Park (Justin Chon) and Klaus Kim (Teo Yoo). What were some of the themes in the…