Asian Quote by John Cho Download Open image “I've played roles that aren't expected of an Asian.” — John Cho ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.2 out of 5 (4 ratings) Copy quoteShare Asian Expected Played Roles
I try to take roles that don't fall within the parameters of any Asian stereotype. — John Cho 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 Copy Share Image
Because I sidestepped all the stereotypical roles, in a way I've made a career out of not being Asian - a lot of my… — John Cho Copy Share Image
I've built a career in Asia for 18 years, playing roles that had nothing to do with my race because everybody's Chinese in the films. — Daniel Wu Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
Every time I do something, I think, 'Am I portraying Asian people in the way I want to be portrayed?' — Ronny Chieng Copy Share Image
There were definitely auditions and even bookings and jobs where I played your typical Asian model minority: an IT tech guy or something of… — Manny Jacinto 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
Growing up as an Asian American in this society, there were a lot of times where you feel isolated or out of place as… — Ming-Na Wen Copy Share Image
I think that a lot of actors of color have said that it's a wonderful thing to play a role that doesn't have a… — Hong Chau Copy Share Image
What was exciting to me in talking to Kogonada was I was just very convinced that he was a very real and pure artist.… — John Cho Copy Share Image
There was a while where every role I was getting offered was extremely noble - like the judge or the kindly nurse. — John Cho Copy Share Image
With music I get to feel real ownership with what I do. I write it, I perform it and even if it is crap,… — John Cho Copy Share Image
I've found that one's language abilities, especially for Korean kids like me, get frozen at the age you immigrated. So I've always associated Korea… — John Cho Copy Share Image
It's really weird to be in more than one franchise because an actor's life is so nomadic, and so it's a real privilege to… — John Cho Copy Share Image
I feel like there's this need that the Asian-American community has to feel like people. It's something that Asians in Asia do not understand… — John Cho Copy Share Image
Not sleeping, listening to Paul Auster on Fresh Air. His function, tonight and ever, has been to remind me that I will die. Thanks… — John Cho Copy Share Image
Conversely, the most powerful thing an actor can say is "no." If something is presented and it's a stereotypical role or something, you can… — John Cho Copy Share Image
For a while, I was feeling like I was always playing characters that weren't specifically Korean or specifically Asian, even - that they were… — John Cho Copy Share Image
I hereby call for the execution of the person who designed the layout of rite aid stores. — John Cho 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
