Gloria plays a pivotal role in The Consultant, an Amazon Prime series, opposite two-time Oscar-winning actor Christoph Waltz. Her character in the series undergoes immense pain and struggle, yet manages to maintain her humanity, vulnerability, and capacity for love.
Her passion lies in portraying characters who have experienced immense pain and struggle, but still retain their humanity, vulnerability, and capacity for love. Her own personal journey, which involved leaving her abusive home in Korea at the age of 14 to protect and bring her mother to the US, has granted her a profound understanding of the human experience.
Notably, Gloria is a former dentist and a 2nd degree black belt in Samurai Sword, making her the only woman in her dojo.
In addition to her acting career, Gloria is also a producer and actor in Dear Tony, a short film chosen for Direct TV shorts, which explores the theme of sacrifices in true love within the LGBTQ community. She also produced and acted in What Brings You In, a comedy series that delves into the dilemmas faced by a therapist due to political and social issues. What Brings You In has won numerous awards in festival circles and was featured at the TCL Chinese Theater in Los Angeles.
Gloria's love for acting began in the theaters of Chicago, where she performed on various stages, including Second City, Stage 773, Gorilla Tango Theater, and Candlelight Theater, to name a few. She has held the lead role in Neil Simon's play The Odd Couple (Female Version) and has appeared in numerous female-driven plays, LGBTQ-forward plays, and dark, satirical shows.
Gloria's mother was a well-known radio personality in Korea prior to the introduction of television, while her great aunt was a social activist and the composer of the Korean National Anthem.
