Actress Quote by Jessica Henwick

Thinking back on it, I just really didn't have very many role models to look up to when it came to Asian actresses. And…

— Kimiko Glenn

I try to take roles that don't fall within the parameters of any Asian stereotype.

— John Cho

In Hollywood, I was never restricted to just one Asian character. I've been cast as a Chinese, a Vietnamese, a Korean, a Japanese and…

— Dante Basco

The goal of Asians in the arts is plurality of roles. I've always been hindered by me over-thinking what is a stereotype and what…

— John Cho

There aren't as many roles, and I think there's a lack of openness in casting an Asian character in a leading role or unless…

— Kimiko Glenn

There have been, in recent years, many Asian American pioneers in the public eye who've defied the condescendingly complimentary 'model minority' stereotype: actors like…

— Eric Liu

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

For the most part, the roles Asians can get aren't necessarily well-rounded, and more often than not, they're stereotypes. But that's all we have.…

— Brian Tee

Every time I do something, I think, 'Am I portraying Asian people in the way I want to be portrayed?'

— Ronny Chieng

I laugh at that because heres a little secret that no Asian actor will ever tell you. Every Asian has to read and has…

— Ken Jeong

As soon as you start looking into roles which are specifically Asian, Black, or Latina, you start looking at stereotypes. That's the issue minority…

— Jessica Henwick

Yeah, I'm sure there are stereotypes of Asian people.

— James Iha