The 15 Most Famous Asian Actors and Actresses in the World
2. Jackie Chan
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Nobody does action like Jackie Chan. The Hong Kong-born Chinese star helped define Asian kung fu films of the 70s and 80s. The former stuntman is known for his commitment to performing daredevil stunts that elevate his movies to the next level. He has featured in over 150 films and acquired some nasty injuries along the way. He broke into the mainstream with cult classic Rumble in the Bronx, leading to him starring with Chris Tucker in the smash hit Rush Hour. Two sequels later and with a host of American films under his belt, Chan had finally established himself as a global box office star.
As well as his prolific film career, Chan is a noted singer who has released many albums in his native language that have topped the charts. He is also a well-known philanthropist, although his politics are questionable, as Chan has become pro-Communist.
3. Michelle Yeoh
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It is time Michelle Yeoh got her flowers. The Malaysian actress has been on our screens for decades but only recently believes she is finally getting to show her wares. During an interview with GQ discussing her career, Yeoh got emotional while talking about her latest film, Everything Everywhere At Once. She believes this is the film that finally showcases her talents and will get her the respect she deserves.
While she is incredible in that film, Yeoh is being a tad hard on herself, with some of her earlier performances just as impacting. While her early action movies are worth a watch (Police Story 3: Super Cop especially), it’s films like Memoirs of a Geisha and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and her role in the TV series Star Trek: Discovery, that display her acting skills. These movies have helped cement her legacy as one of the greats of our generation. Although the less said about the James Bond flick Tomorrow Never Dies the better.
