Growing up Arden Cho didn’t see anyone that looked like her on screen.
It wasn’t until she saw Nicole Bilderback inBring It On.
Cho was found in an extensive casting search.
With ‘Partner Track,’ Arden Cho provides the representation she didn’t have growing up in America.Netflix
After her breakout role inTeen Wolf, Cho has been more selective and intentional with the roles she pursues.
ARDEN CHO: I’ve always loved the arts.
My parents say I was singing before I was talking.
Actress Arden Cho and director Julie Anne Robinson working on an episode of ‘Partner Track’.Vanessa Clifton/Netflix
They said I would come home from school and sing.
What stands out the most from yourPartner Trackaudition?
I felt like I knew her.
Many people will know you from playing Kira onTeen Wolf.
What did you learn from playing her?
She was not afraid to go after whatever it took to win, but she was young.
The supernatural aspect of it was probably the most fun.
Teen Wolf was one of my first series regular roles, and I learned to appreciate the grind.
I learned to love filming.
What was your worst audition and what did you learn from it?
I’ve had a handful of bad auditions.NCISmight have been one of the worst.
I don’t know why I was so nervous.
Nobody on the other side remembers.
In the trailer, Ingrid makes a statement about being a person of color at her firm.
What doesPartner Trackexplore about the workplace?
Ingrid is not only a person of color; she’s also a woman and looks younger.
There are so many different elements that end up being against her.
You get to see how the cards are dealt differently for some of their white male co-workers.
What did you learn about yourself while playing Ingrid?
In a way, it made me happy because it showed me I’ve grown.
I don’t think I would have made a good Ingrid 10 years ago.
Rachel, Tyler, and Ingrid seem tight.
What is something you love about their friendship group?
They embrace each other’s differences; they tease each other.
It’s so sweet and special.
I also love that they fight.
We see how important friendship is, and we see how important community and support are.
What is the best career advice you’ve ever received?
There have been many times when I felt overwhelmed because I was trying to give it all away.
His advice was to manage my energy better.
How hard was getting a handle on the legal jargon?
The toughest part was the words and fast-talking, but it was really fun.
Maybe because I’ve always wanted to be a whip-smart lawyer.
There were some scenes that, I kid you not.
Someone tell me I sound smart."
What are you excited for viewers to see fromPartner Track?
I’m excited for people to see where the show goes and all the twists and turns.
There are a lot of surprises and definitely moments that I don’t think anyone would predict.
This is not a story you’ve seen or heard before.
Partner Trackpremieres August 26 on Netflix.
