The 15 Most Famous Asian Actors and Actresses in the World

Asian actors and actresses are dominating Hollywood at the moment. Famous Asian actors and actresses such as Simu Liu, Henry Golding, Kelly Marie Tran, and Daniel Dae Kim are making a name for themselves in an industry dominated by Caucasians.

These actors and actresses are breaking down barriers and taking over from those that have come before them. The likes of Jackie Chan, Michelle Yeoh, Bruce Lee, and Anna May Wong laid the groundwork for these modern movie stars to take down the stereotypes surrounding Asia actors and actresses.

To celebrate these acting greats, both from the old and new generations, here are 15 of the most famous Asian actors and actresses impacting Hollywood.

1. Henry Golding

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Despite only recently acquiring leading man status, Henry Golding has been in the Hollywood system for a number of years. After first wanting to be a hairdresser, Golding’s attention soon turned to acting. His first role was actually a hosting position for the Maylasian variety show The 8TV Quickie. A natural behind the camera, this gig soon led to Golding hosting Football Crazy, Welcome to Railroad Maylasia, and BBC favorite The Travel Show, which he is still involved with today. 

His big break came when cast in the international hit Crazy Rich Asians. Although at first turning down the role due to his lack of experience, Golding eventually relented and took on the role of the handsome Nick Young. The movie’s incredible success worldwide turned Golding into the latest heartthrob and he found himself cast in the romantic comedy Last Christmas alongside Emilia Clarke. This was followed by one of the main parts in Guy Ritchie’s The Gentleman and the leading role in Snake-Eyes. With several more movies set to be released in the coming years, Golding is one name you will be hearing about a lot in the future.