The state of the industry is much like the state of politics. It's too middle-aged, white, and male. — Jessica Henwick Industry Copy Share Image
I was always going back and forth between Singapore and the U.K. — Jessica Henwick Always Copy Share Image
It's very hard as an Asian actress to get seen for anything which isn't specifically Asian in England. — Jessica Henwick Actress Copy Share Image
I grew up in the English countryside, raising ducks and chickens. — Jessica Henwick Chickens Copy Share Image
I was a real wild kid, spending much more time outdoors than I ever did indoors. — Jessica Henwick More Copy Share Image
I think I was just constantly seeking mental stimulation from anything I could get. — Jessica Henwick Anything Copy Share Image
I learned more on 'Spirit Warriors' than I think I have on any other job. — Jessica Henwick I think Copy Share Image
There's something about fantasy and sci-fi that seems more welcoming of different ethnicities. — Jessica Henwick About Copy Share Image
One stereotype I get a lot as an Asian actress is that you're playing the model minority - that Asians are the… — Jessica Henwick Actress Copy Share Image
I've been extremely lucky in that I've been able to play roles that are not defined by their ethnicity. But that's not… — Jessica Henwick Ethnic Copy Share Image
The U.K. and the U.S. are in different places. Don't get me wrong - I am there for the U.K. industry, and… — Jessica Henwick Always Copy Share Image
What I'm known for - 'Game of Thrones,' 'Star Wars' - they film in England, but they're American productions. Because American productions… — Jessica Henwick American Copy Share Image
It's tough, because I come to Singapore, and people say I'm not Singaporean, and I go to England, and people say I'm… — Jessica Henwick Entertainment Copy Share Image
I went snorkeling between tectonic plates in Iceland's Silfra fissure in the winter. You have to wear thermal layers and a wet… — Jessica Henwick Beautiful Copy Share Image
I had been in talks with Marvel prior to 'Iron Fist,' and I had researched all the prominent female roles that I… — Jessica Henwick Early Copy Share Image
I turned down a lot of parts, and I ate a lot of canned tuna for dinner because I was just like,… — Jessica Henwick Dinner Copy Share Image
I'm Asian, and I'm an actress, and I've been doing this since I was a teenager, so if anyone understands the conversation… — Jessica Henwick Actress Copy Share Image
I turned down a lot of work. I didn't want to ever feel defined by my ethnicity. — Jessica Henwick Down Copy Share Image
There's nowhere in London where you can use a whip without getting too much attention. — Jessica Henwick Attention Copy Share Image
When you use the whip, it makes the loudest crack. It's a very, very difficult weapon to use. — Jessica Henwick Crack Copy Share Image
For me, I really liked the idea of playing a non-superhero on a superhero show. — Jessica Henwick Idea Copy Share Image
Becoming an actress was just about being in the right place at the right time. — Jessica Henwick Actress Copy Share Image
I really struggle to fight and say lines at the same time. It's hard. — Jessica Henwick Fight Copy Share Image
Asian food is amazing. I love a good Milo Dinosaur, bubble tea, and things like that. — Jessica Henwick Amazing Copy Share Image
I've always made a point to play roles that aren't specified by their ethnicity. — Jessica Henwick Always Copy Share Image
I have a T-shirt that says Game of Stones, which has the Flintstones dressed as 'Game of Thrones' characters on it. — Jessica Henwick Flintstones Copy Share Image
I've shied away from playing Asian characters. if you look back, I'm playing characters that have no relevance to my ethnicity. — Jessica Henwick Asian Copy Share Image
When I'm traveling, I like extremes. It's nice for me to go to Canada in the mountains where it's snowing or to… — Jessica Henwick Cambodia Copy Share Image
In British TV, if there is an Asian character, there usually has to be a reason for them to be Asian, whereas… — Jessica Henwick America Copy Share Image
In Singapore, I'd spend the majority of my time at hawker centres because the food there is incredible. — Jessica Henwick Food Copy Share Image
As a female actress - I've been doing this since I was a teenager - I often got approached with the ingenue… — Jessica Henwick Actress Copy Share Image
My agent and I are very clear on what kind of roles I'm interested in, and I don't want to perpetuate any… — Jessica Henwick Agent Copy Share Image
I don't want to perpetuate a stereotype. I don't want to take Asian representation backwards two steps. I don't want to be… — Jessica Henwick Asian Copy Share Image
As soon as you start looking into roles which are specifically Asian, Black, or Latina, you start looking at stereotypes. That's the… — Jessica Henwick Asian Copy Share Image
I want to continue to broaden expectations of what an Asian can be. — Jessica Henwick Asian Copy Share Image
