When you are in America, at least for me, as an immigrant, I try to be as Americanized as I could. I… — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
Other Asian actors, especially American-born actors, sometimes shy away from immigrant roles. — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
Immigrant characters now are getting much more well-rounded, and they have personalities, which is important because we do need to portray immigrants… — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
One of the hard things coming from an immigrant family - or any family that doesn't believe in the arts - is… — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
I'm excited to share my experience as an immigrant assimilating to a new country and an outsider stumbling my way into Hollywood. — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
I understand the whole constant foreigner stereotype, but for me it's important to portray immigrant characters like Jian-Yang and Danny Meng with… — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
But I try to play everything very authentically, even if it is an accented immigrant, Jian Yang, that I play on 'Silicon… — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
When you are in America, at least for me, as an immigrant, I try to be as Americanized as I could. I just want… — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
A lot of people go on this journey of finding themselves and then eventually realize that their true self wasn't on the outside but… — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
I tried a bunch of things, like Jiu Jitsu boxing classes. I don't know why, but I did. — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
When I quit my internship and started doing standup to pursue my dreams and do that full time - I feel like that's when… — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
I don't know why people feel the need to do this to me, but my friend asked my dad, 'Aren't your proud of Jimmy… — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
I came to this country when I was 13 years old, I couldn't really speak English, and I had an accent. — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
Silicon Valley,' I mean, the comedy is amazing, and it's one of the best-written shows with some of the best talent. I'm really happy… — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
When you're 1 out of 5 Asian people on TV, all the pressure is on you and you have to represent. — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
When I became an American citizen, nothing's changed because I'm still Asian. — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
Comedy and drama are like two different sports; they both require athleticism but they're different. — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
Mother always tries to buy things for a reasonable price. I was never allowed to buy things at full price. Probably, it's rooted in… — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
I hope I can get to more and more of the Chinese audience and kind of lead the way to maybe, y'know, inspire seems… — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
