Catherine Haena Kim: 5 things to know about ‘The Company You Keep’ star

• Catherine plays Emma in the new ABC series.
• Catherine is a former Miss Virginia.
• Catherine made her screen debut in 2007.

Catherine Haena Kim is the new star of winter television. The 38-year-old actress stars in the new ABC drama series the signature you havewhich premiered on Feb. 19. She is These are from the USA. alum Milo Ventimiglia are turning up the heat with Charlie and Emma’s on-screen romance.

You may be wondering: who is Catherine Haena Kim? the signature you have it’s going to be your next TV obsession, so it’s time to catch up. Here’s what you need to know about Catalina.

1. Catherine plays Emma the signature you have.

Catherine plays Emma Hill in the ABC series. She is a CIA officer who meets Milo’s character Charlie Nicoletti, a con man and criminal. They have an instant connection, but both keep secrets from each other.

hollywood life spoke EXCLUSIVELY with Milo about casting Catherine as Emma. He noted that Catherine was in the “first round” of proposals.

“I remember watching her tape and thinking to myself, ‘Hey guys, let’s make sure she stays involved because there’s something wonderful and natural about her performance.’ And then, round after round, she was still there. Finally, when we read it together, she was undeniable. She won the part,” she said.

2. Catalina was a lady. Virginia.

Catherine became Miss Virginia of the Miss USA pageant. Through the competition, Catherine found a good gig. “I was sent to Vegas for the national competition after I graduated where I discovered this amazing VJ work,” she said. Richmond Shipping Times.

3. Catherine has been in shows like nice problem AND lovers.

Catherine’s first screen role was in the 2007 short film. roscosmos and an episode of guiding light. Appeared in films such as Ghosts of past girlfriends, inherent vice, and more. Her other television roles include good problem, lovers, Hawaii five to zeroand more.

4. Catherine went to college in Virginia.

Catherine was born in New York but attended the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. She graduated from the prestigious university with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Theater.

5. Catherine is Korean-American.

Catherine is a first generation Korean-American born in the United States. She the actress revealed that she was drawn to the role of Emma in The Company You Keep due to Emma’s background. Which I love, and I’m not sure if we’ve seen it on TV, as far as I know, she’s actually half Korean and half Chinese-American,” Catherine told the network. Richmond Time Dispatch. “Her mother is a third generation Chinese-American. Her father is a first generation Korean-American. So you get to see people who are at different stages immigrate and make a life here and what it means for the family that they actually build together.

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