57 Asian Actors and Actresses in Hollywood You Should Know | Teen Vogue

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 (like Anita Guo!), 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! (Hollywood, are you listening?) Ahead, discover the best young Asian actors and actresses you should be watching.