Suzanna Son is an American actress, model, and singer who became popular after appearing in the black comedy movie Red Rocket. She had the film’s lead role, earning her Gotham and Independent Spirit Awards nominations.

Following her breakthrough, Suzanna started getting offers for big roles and appeared in a handful of hit projects. Despite this, she tried her hand at music by composing songs for some high-profile artists in the industry.

Suzanna Son Biography

Early Life

Suzanna Brada Son was (born on October 31, 1995), in Hamilton, Montana, and was raised in Washington, the United States. She managed to keep things private about her life and hasn’t disclosed details regarding her parents.

She discovered her passion for the arts during high school and began participating in different plays. Around that time, she also entered the school ballet dance team.

Upon graduating from high school, she obtained a degree in classical music from Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle. In her second year of college, she decided to drop out to learn Maori dance in New Zealand. 

Career

Suzanna Son has been passionate about dance and music since high school. Later, in 2018, she was discovered by filmmaker Sean Baker, who asked her for an audition for his upcoming film.

However, Suzanna was not ready to pursue her acting career, so she didn’t reply to him for the following two years. Before her breakthrough, she was cast in a low-budget short movie called Risque.

Suzanna made her big screen debut in Sean Baker’s comedy film Red Rocket in December 2021. She portrayed the lead role of Strawberry, a seventeen-year-old girl in South Texas. Suzanna appeared in the film alongside actors Simon Rex, Bree Elrod, Ethan Darbone, and many more.

Her outstanding performance led her to receive Best Breakthrough Performer and Best Supporting Actress nominations at the Gotham and Independent Spirit awards. Additionally, this film gave her significant fame in the entertainment industry.

Suzanna Son created her YouTube channel and began uploading her music content. The director Baker found that Suzanna knew how to play piano, so he quickly created a scene for her to sing a cover version of the single “Bye Bye Bye,” originally sung by NSYNC.

Following the approval of her song from NSYNC, she began dropping it on several music streaming platforms. Her music skills caught the attention of HBO’s The Idol. She was asked to join the show alongside Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd in November 2021.

The Weekend uploaded the official audio of the song Family in June 2023, featuring Suzanna. She also collaborated with the artist for several other tracks, including Crocodile Tears, False Idols, and more.

Career Highlights

• Red Rocket (Film, 2021)
• 2022 Gotham Award, Best Breakthrough Performer _ Nomination
• 2022 Independent Spirit Award, Best Supporting Actress _ Nomination

Suzanna Son Net Worth

Suzanna Son is a multi-talented American actress, model, and singer with a net worth of $500,000. She gained widespread recognition for her exceptional performance in the black comedy movie Red Rocket, where she played the lead role. Her outstanding portrayal earned her nominations for Gotham and Independent Spirit Awards. Suzanna’s thriving career in showbiz, with appearances in numerous film and television projects, contributes to her impressive net worth. She also generates income from her music ventures. She enjoys a lavish lifestyle in one of the upscale neighborhoods of Los Angeles, California.

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