Date of Birth: May 3, 1986
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Biography
Pom Klementieff is a French actress and model who has garnered international recognition for her role as Mantis in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). She was born in Quebec City, Canada, to a Korean mother and a French-Russian father. Klementieff’s childhood was marked by frequent relocations due to her father’s job, living in various countries, including Japan and the Ivory Coast, before settling in France. She studied acting at the Cours Florent drama school in Paris, where she won a theater competition that earned her free classes for two years. Klementieff made her film debut in the French independent film “Après lui” in 2007. Her breakthrough came with her role in “Loup” (2009), where she played a woman living in Siberia. She gained further prominence in Hollywood with her performance in Spike Lee’s “Oldboy” (2013). Her portrayal of Mantis in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” (2017) brought her widespread acclaim, and she has since reprised the role in several other MCU films, including “Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) and “Avengers: Endgame” (2019). Klementieff is known for her distinctive look and versatile acting skills, which have earned her a dedicated fanbase and critical praise.
5 Interesting Facts about Pom Klementieff
1. Pom Klementieff’s name “Pom” was chosen because it sounds similar to the Korean words for “spring” and “tiger.”
2. She has a black belt in Taekwondo, which she practiced rigorously before entering the acting world.
3. Klementieff’s first major Hollywood role was alongside Josh Brolin in Spike Lee’s “Oldboy” (2013).
4. She initially auditioned for the role of Nebula in “Guardians of the Galaxy,” which ultimately went to Karen Gillan, before being cast as Mantis.
5. Pom has a tattoo of a bird on her left wrist, symbolizing freedom and resilience.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Pom Klementieff
1. “Acting is a way of living multiple lives without having to suffer the consequences.”
2. “I love playing characters that are different from me because it’s like stepping into someone else’s skin.”
3. “In this industry, you have to be resilient. You have to believe in yourself when no one else does.”
4. “Being part of the Marvel Universe is like being in the biggest playground ever.”
5. “I’m drawn to roles that challenge me, that push me out of my comfort zone.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Pom Klementieff’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $4 million.
Children
As of the latest available information, Pom Klementieff does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Pom Klementieff IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3070406/
2. [Pom Klementieff Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/pom.klementieff/
3. [Pom Klementieff on Marvel](https://www.marvel.com/characters/mantis/on-screen
5. [Pom Klementieff on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pom_Klementieff
