We can't get enough of these Asian actors and actresses. Discover 57 Asian stars that are blazing trails and proving representation matters. We're here for it.
We can't get enough of these talented stars. Asian Americans are the fastest growing ethnic group in the United States, but the state of Hollywood roles for Asian actors and actresses rarely reflects that.
But thanks to the hard work of advocates, consumers, and producers , we are slowly but surely getting better Asian representation on screen. It’s not enough to just cast an Asian actor for tokenizing reasons; it’s also pivotal that Asian characters are given the depth and nuance of their white counterparts. From the success of Netflix’s Squid Game to the majority-Asian cast in Crazy Rich Asians, the importance of appealing to all audiences is finally starting to become a priority for Hollywood. And it's about time. Representation matters! Ahead, discover the best young Asian actors and actresses you should be watching. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 23: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan attends as Teen Vogue Celebrates New Hollywood at Grandmaster Recorders on March 23, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 23: Lana Condor attends Nickelodeon's 2019 Kids' Choice Awards at Galen Center on March 23, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 04: Leah Lewis attends The CW's Summer 2019 TCA Party sponsored by Branded Entertainment Network at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on August 04, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 19: Ian Alexander arrives at Netflix's 'The OA Part II' Premiere at LACMA on March 19, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 31: Priyanka Chopra attends Learning Lab Ventures 2019 Gala Presented by Farfetch at Beverly Hills Hotel on January 31, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. THE GOOD PLACE -- Season: Pilot -- Pictured: Manny Jacinto as Jianyu --
Actors Diversity Ki Hong Lee Nikki Soohoo Jenna Ushkowitz Harry Shum Jr. Janel Parrish Hayley Kiyoko Chloe Bennet Shay Mitchell Hudson Yang Forrest Wheeler Ian Chen Dev Patel Hailee Steinfeld Freida Pinto Vanessa Hudgens Karan Brar Priyanka Chopra Brenda Song Arden Cho Manny Jacinto Vincent Rodriguez Iii Awkwafina Auli'i Cravalho Kelsey Chow Ross Butler Charles Melton Claudia Kim Lyrica Okano Hollywood Representation Nik Dodani Maitreyi Ramakrishnan
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