Suzanna Son

Suzanna Son
Born (1995-10-31) October 31, 1995
Hamilton, Montana
Alma materCornish College of the Arts
OccupationsActress, musician
Years active2021–present
Notable work
Spouse
Ana Bedayo
​
(m. 2023)​

Suzanna Son (born October 31, 1995)[1] is an American actress and musician. She is primarily known for the roles of Strawberry in the 2021 film Red Rocket,and Megan Rogers in the 2025 Netflix film Fear Street: Prom Queen. She has been nominated for a Gotham Award and an Independent Spirit Award.

Early life and education

Suzanna Son was born in Hamilton, Montana, but grew up in rural Washington state.[1][2] She attended Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle where she majored in classical music before changing her major to musical theatre. She dropped out during her second year.[1][2]

Career

In 2018, Son was approached by director Sean Baker outside a screening of Gus Van Sant's Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot at the Arclight Hollywood Cinema. Baker asked her to audition for his upcoming film but did not call her back for two years.[3] The film, Red Rocket, was released in 2021 and features Son as a 17-year-old girl in East Texas who gets into a relationship with a former porn star, played by Simon Rex. The film was her first feature role; before that, Son had appeared in a "risqué" low-budget short film.[3][4] Son was nominated for a Gotham Award for Best Breakthrough Performer[5] and an Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actress for the role.[6]

Son has also released music recordings, chiefly through uploads to her YouTube channel.[7] When Baker learned that she taught piano, he wrote a scene for her in the film in which she sings a slow ballad cover version of the NSYNC song "Bye Bye Bye". Son also performed an original song in case they were unable to secure the rights to the song, but all five members of NSYNC approved of the cover.[8] Son's version was released on various music streaming services to promote the film.[9][10][11]

In November 2021, Son joined the cast of the HBO music-industry drama series The Idol opposite The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp.[12] On April 27, 2022, Deadline reported that she was one of the cast members not expected to return after a forced hiatus, due to a change in the show's creative direction,[13] although Son appeared in the teaser trailer released on August 21, 2022.[14] On March 1, 2023, Rolling Stone reported that Son remained in the cast despite the overhaul,[15] but the show was canceled in August 2023.[16]

In March 2024, Son was announced to be a starring character in the Netflix horror film Fear Street: Prom Queen.[17]

In 2025, Son portrayed Adeline Watkins in Monster: The Ed Gein Story alongside Charlie Hunnam as Ed Gein.[18][19]

Personal life

Son is a lesbian. In April 2023, she married her girlfriend Ana Bedayo, who also works as Suzanna's talent manager.[20]

Filmography

Film

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Notes
2021 Red Rocket Strawberry / Raylee
2025 Fear Street: Prom Queen Megan Rogers

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2023 The Idol Chloe 5 episodes
2025 Monster: The Ed Gein Story Adeline Watkins 6 episodes

Music videos

Year Title Artist Ref.
2024 "Lithonia" Childish Gambino [21]
2024 "Skin" August Ponthier [22]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Feinberg, Scott (November 22, 2021). "Next Big Thing: Suzanna Son on Her Breakout Role Opposite Simon Rex in 'Red Rocket'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on August 22, 2022. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  2. 1 2 Rottenberg, Josh (December 10, 2021). "A little nudity. A knockout song. Why 'Red Rocket' breakout Suzanna Son will get you talking". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on August 22, 2022. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
  3. 1 2 Castillo, Bree (December 9, 2021). "Suzanna Son..." Flaunt Magazine. Archived from the original on August 22, 2022. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  4. ↑ "A little nudity. A knockout song. Why 'Red Rocket' breakout Suzanna Son will get you talking". Los Angeles Times. December 10, 2021. Archived from the original on August 22, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
  5. ↑ Song, Katie (November 30, 2021). "Gotham Awards 2021: The Full Winners List". Variety. Archived from the original on January 21, 2024. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  6. ↑ Tangcay, Jazz; Lang, Brent (December 14, 2021). "Indie Spirit Awards 2022: Full List of Nominations". Variety. Archived from the original on January 23, 2022. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Suzanna Son". YouTube.
  8. ↑ Yamato, Jen (December 14, 2021). "'Bye Bye Bye': How R-rated 'Red Rocket' found its anti-scammer anthem in an 'NSync classic". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on October 9, 2024. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  9. ↑ Mendelsohn, Jon (December 8, 2021). "Listen to Suzanna Son's "Bye Bye Bye" Cover from 'Red Rocket'". Collider. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  10. ↑ Kaye, Ben (December 7, 2021). "Suzanna Son covers *NSync's "Bye Bye Bye" for A24's Red Rocket: Exclusive". Consequence. Archived from the original on December 8, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  11. ↑ June, Sophia. "'Red Rocket' Star Suzanna Son Is The Next Big Thing". Nylon. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  12. ↑ White, Peter (November 22, 2021). "Suzanna Son Joins The Weeknd & Lily-Rose Depp In 'The Idol' As HBO Hands Music Industry Drama Series Order". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 23, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  13. ↑ "'The Idol': Suzanna Son Not Returning To HBO Drama Series Amid Creative Overhaul". Deadline. April 27, 2022. Archived from the original on August 12, 2022. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
  14. ↑ Hayes, Dade; Petski, Denise (August 21, 2022). "'The Idol': HBO Releases New Teaser For Music Industry Drama". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 22, 2022. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
  15. ↑ Roundtree, Cheyenne (March 1, 2023). "'The Idol': How HBO's Next 'Euphoria' Became Twisted 'Torture Porn'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on March 1, 2023. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  16. ↑ Campione, Katie (August 28, 2023). "'The Idol' Canceled At HBO After One Season". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 29, 2023. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  17. ↑ Vlessing, Etan (March 26, 2024). "India Fowler, Suzanna Son, Fina Strazza Join New 'Fear Street' Movie at Netflix". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 3, 2025. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  18. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (February 18, 2025). "Ryan Murphy's Monster Adds Suzanna Son As Series Regular In Season 3". Deadline. Archived from the original on February 18, 2025. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
  19. ↑ Menon, Radhika (October 3, 2025). "Did the Real Adeline Watkins Date Ed Gein? The True Story of Suzanna Son's 'Monsters: The Ed Gein' Role". Marie Claire. Archived from the original on October 4, 2025. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
  20. ↑ Wanjala, Naomi (June 8, 2023). "Suzanna Son Is Married to Her Talent Manager Partner Ana Bedayo". AmoMama. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  21. ↑ Mier, Tomás (July 22, 2024). "Childish Gambino's 'Lithonia' Video Ends With a Gory Twist". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  22. ↑ AllisonPonthierVEVO (March 7, 2024). Allison Ponthier - Skin (Official Video). Retrieved September 4, 2024 – via YouTube.
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