Leila Kwan Zimmer

**Leila Kwan Zimmer** is one of the main characters in Netflix's *Grand Army*. She is portrayed by Amalia Yoo.

## History

### Biography

Leila was born in China and adopted from China by American parents as a baby. Her family is Jewish, but not very religious. She is from the Upper West Side.

## Throughout the Series

### Season 1

Leila is a new freshman at Grand Army High School who does not know anyone except for her best friend, Rachel. Leila doesn't get off to a good start with the girls in the locker room when Joey tosses a used condom at her and seems on the verge of tears that day. She starts to acclimate and meets Sid, who submits her name for the hottest girls list that a group of boys created to protect his sister from being added. Leila was thrilled to be on the list, and being on the list made George notice her.

Leila goes to a party and makes out with George. However, Grace notices, becomes jealous, and pours a drink on Leila. She tries to avoid her at school later. Leila and George start to hang out but it's apparent that Leila is more interested than he is. Leila complains a lot about George not paying attention to her to Rachel, who tells her that she is acting stupid and needs to stop talking so much about him. Leila is hurt that her BFF isn't listening to her.

Leila tries out for the Vagina Monologues at school and gets cast as the understudy. At rehearsals, she meets Omar, who is helping to run the play. Omar is intrigued by Leila and develops a crush on her. They hang out from time to time and made out, even though Leila wasn't very interested.

Leila meets frequently with Rachel's rabbi to complain about her life. She tries to seek atonement and make up with people she has wronged.

When the play lead gets mono, Leila is given the lead role. After it's apparent she doesn't know the lines and isn't going to do the best job, she gets replaced. Leila is devastated and plans revenge.

At the end of the season, it's shown that Leila wrote an email threatening the student body. She sent it to the school, intending to make the play shut down as a result of the bomb threat. Leila hooks up with Omar at the end of the season. He finds her sketch book showing students at the school getting blown up.

## Physical Appearance

Leila has straight, medium-long length black hair and brown eyes, which she likes to accentuate with winged eyeliner at times. She tends to dress in a girly fashion, usually sporting a skirt and big hoop earrings.

## Personality

Leila is an insecure girl. She is needy with her friends and with guys. Leila has a good heart deep down but she really struggles on identifying who she is as a person. She wants approval from her peers but when she’s rejected by them, she often makes hasty, bad decisions. She often acts bratty and entitled throughout the series and seems to believe that everyone is out to get her.

## Relationships

* George Wright - hookup
* Omar Biller - hookup and flirtation

## Appearances

Season One
* *Brooklyn, 2020*
* *See Me*
* *Relationship Goals*
* *Safety On*
* *Valentine's Day*
* *Superman This S\*\*t*
* *Making Moves*
* *Spirit Day*
* *Freedom*

## Gallery

Leila in the locker room in episode 1Leila on the train in episode 5Leila when the bomb goes off in episode 1Art created by Dr. Fahamu Pecou