actress talks about growing up in Utah, learning from social media, and finally seeing herself represented on screen.Photo courtesy of Robb Klassen. Makeup by Amber Dreadon. Hair by Sheridan Ward. Styling by Amanda Lim.
The actress, who was born in Jakarta, Indonesia and spent the majority of her adolescence growing up in a conservative area of Utah, foundsubject matter to be refreshing and relatable. “I was so in love with the pilot when I read it because it was so apparent that somebody young had written it,” she said.
As the show progresses, it may surprise the viewer to discover that Delilah, a bit of a know-it-all, ends up not knowing exactly where her life might be headed. “I definitely had those kids in my high school. I was probably one of those kids a little bit,” she said. “They were sure of who they were and what they wanted to do. I’m 19, I’m also a Gen Z kid, but I feel like I am starting to navigate the world by being open to not knowing everything.
That research extended to her personal life, too. “I want to pressure myself to make sure I am continually educating myself, having conversations, and educating others,” she said. “I’ve had so many uncomfortable conversations with family members, conservative friends, and a lot of people who didn’t see where I was coming from, but I’m in a very privileged position to be having conversations because being uncomfortable is not dangerous.
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