Who Plays Suki in Netflix's 'Avatar: The Last Airbender'? Meet Maria Zhang
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Sydney Johnson
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A brief article introducing actress Maria Zhang, who plays Suki (the leader of the Kyoshi Warriors) in Netflix's live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2. It covers her background, including her mixed Chinese and Polish heritage, her training in martial arts and dance, and her previous acting roles. The article also provides context about the Earth Kingdom setting of Season 2 and Suki's role as a fan-favorite character from the original animated series.
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Growing up, I didn't see a lot of people who looked like me on screen, so being able to represent that is really special.
The Kyoshi Warriors are such an iconic part of the Avatar universe, and I feel so honored to be part of that legacy.
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