Asian Quote by Gemma Chan Download Open image “Growing up, I never saw any Asian faces on TV, so it didn't feel like a viable option.” — Gemma Chan ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.8 out of 5 (7 ratings) Copy quoteShare Asian Feel Growing up Never Saw
One of the great joys of my life post-'Friends' has been being approached by Asian women who have told me how much it meant… — Lauren Tom Copy Share Image
Growing up, the only Asian face I saw on air was Connie Chung or extras on M*A*S*H. That was it. You could either be… — Su-chin Pak Copy Share Image
You know, we never grew up with Asian American role models in the entertainment industry, unfortunately. I'd never seen an Asian face singing on… — Eric Nam Copy Share Image
I know when I was growing up in New York, whenever I turned on the television, I never saw a face that looked like… — Yunjin Kim Copy Share Image
There were so few Asians on-screen when I grew up, and the ones who were on-screen weren't given complex characters to play. — Constance Wu Copy Share Image
Even if you look at 'American Idol,' or 'X-Factor,' or 'The Voice' or anything, it was always difficult to see an Asian or an… — Eric Nam Copy Share Image
You'd see Asian faces on TV, but it was so rare, especially in the comedy space - that for me was Ken Jeong doing… — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
I've always been very passionate about trying to have Asian-Americans or Asian faces be more prominent in mainstream media. — Eric Nam Copy Share Image
My dad and I would go to Blockbuster and look for Asian films and we could never find any. If we saw a Jackie… — Fala Chen Copy Share Image
Getting stuck in a plane for four hours on the tarmac on the hottest day of summer in Italy - it was like being… — Gemma Chan Copy Share Image
Our whole economy and society is already being changed by the fact that we have increasing unemployment, mass unemployment and that's what we're facing… — Gemma Chan Copy Share Image
I do feel a responsibility to try and raise awareness and to help tell the stories of those who may not otherwise have a… — Gemma Chan Copy Share Image
I avoid flying Ryanair if I can. I know that everyone gives them a hard time, but there's a good reason for that. — Gemma Chan Copy Share Image
Save the Children is also working to improve accommodation for refugee families living outside settlements. I met a family which had been living in… — Gemma Chan Copy Share Image
My parents are wonderful, practical, sensible people, and the expectation was that I would study something academic. — Gemma Chan Copy Share Image
If we just create and don't think about what might happen, that's when we're going to get into trouble. — Gemma Chan Copy Share Image
I was given a lot of homework: I had to practise ironing as a synth, practise washing up as a synth, cooking a meal… — Gemma Chan Copy Share Image
I've always admired the work that Save the Children does to improve the lives of children and their families all over the world. — Gemma Chan Copy Share Image
I visited a Child Friendly Space where children take part in structured play and development activities in a safe environment. These are designed to… — Gemma Chan Copy Share Image
I think I am against stereotype. Generally, Asian guys are more quiet - they study and have a good work ethic. Generally, I have… — Bobby Lee Copy Share Image
I am tired of our characters being so incomplete. When do we ever save the day in a film? When does a Latino actor… — Esai Morales Copy Share Image
If you do a black character or a female character or an Asian character, then they aren't just that character. They represent that race… — Dwayne McDuffie Copy Share Image
When I made it, I still didn't wave the flag and say, Yeah go Asian people. I do want people to know that about… — Chad Hugo Copy Share Image
I felt pretty good growing up. I didnt feel a lot of prejudice or racism. But I do remember, if there was going to… — David Henry Hwang 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
I always tell Asian actors, especially Filipinos wanting to break into Hollywood, to study, study and study and show their best. I haven't stopped… — Reggie Lee Copy Share Image
The narrative needs to change. Asian-American actresses don't want to be the damsels in distress anymore. We don't want to be saved, especially by… — Jamie Chung Copy Share Image
It's always fun to see faces that are either familiar or resemble yours. I was fascinated by movies like 'Big Trouble in Little China'… — Ng Chin Han Copy Share Image
In view of China's growing military strength and intentions, the best way to safeguard Asia's permanent peace and prosperity is to have all Asian… — Jim Costa Copy Share Image
I think Li Na and some other Chinese ladies have done so many amazing things for Asian tennis. — Kei Nishikori Copy Share Image
I don't want to have people brought in simply because they are black or Asian. — Trevor Phillips Copy Share Image
