I was watching TV tonight and I’ve said this before but I’m going to say it again until it changes! There are not enough sexy Asian men in entertainment let alone a leading man. There are so many hot Asian guys already in the business, I wish they were more popular. No reason why they’re not, they’re gorgeous! I’m hoping that one day I’ll see a movie on the big screen and the main actor will be Asian but it wont be a fighting ninja movie starring Jackie Chan or Jet Li. I came up with a list of guys who I see amazing potential as a mainstream international leading man. I always love seeing these guys on screen they really represent Asian men well: strong, passionate, charming, witty, and bad-ass.
Daniel Henney
You can see him in : Wolverine Origins, Spring Waltz, Shanghai Calling
Harry Shum Jr.
You can see him in : White Frog, Glee
Lee Byung-Hun
You can see him in : GI Joe, Gi Joe:Retaliation, Red2
Daniel Dae Kim
You can see him in : Lost, Hawaii Five-o
Godfrey Gao
You can see him in : Mortal Instruments:City of Bones
hm they are usually found but if you peter you like drama king heheh
There’s Hollywood, Bollywood, Feverwood (you give us guys big wood Peter), so up next Asianwood! I sure hope so…
i loveeeeed Spring Waltz!!! but i think daniel henney is a pretty terrible actor, though he looks great so i didn’t mind too much.. but he should stick to modeling! Lol.
Hi Peter,
You are so right about the need for Asian Leading men. Thank you for sharing your recommendations. You forgot the most handsome leading man of all -- YOU!
I miss seeing you on PeterFever.
You and Harry share the same title, “The Situ-asian”. =)
Totally agree, I would like to see more asian in leading roles. There are many talented asian actors. All that you have mentioned I have seen them all in these films but would love to see them in leading roles and they will do great.
I agree! When they announced Ben Affleck as Batman, I was really disappointed. Why can’t they bend the mold a bit. I think a guy like Ian Anthony Dale would make a great Batman/Bruce Wayne!!!
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1406333/
I agree with you Peter, but I’m disappointed that your definition of Asian or Asian American seems to be limited by those who are of East Asian origin alone. For instance, one might ask why you haven’t included ‘The Rock,’ who is part-Samoan, or Naveen Andrews who is of South Asian origin and was on Lost.
That is true, thanks for your insight and sorry for the limited list- there’s a ton of actors I could add, and I’m definitely exploring different cultures so hopefully this list will continue to grow! This probably won’t be the last time you hear me rant haha. I think Naveen Andrews is an amazing actor and would definitely love to see him in more work as well!
DEAR PETER
I think you will the next Asian super star in Hollywood,I belive,so don’t give up work hard and looking for chance.
but i don’t know what is “bad-ass”mean?good word or bad word?
Bad-ass is like someone who is super cool.
Agree 100 % I am lucky cos I now live in Thailand but have lived in and around Asia for 33 years Asian men rock and they are totally gorgeous we need moore Hot Sensitive ASIAN men on mainstream TV but if we dont I am OK because I see many hot men on the streets on Bangkok….but it would be fantastic to share such a wonderful sight with the rest of the world !
There are alot of Asian Men whom I think need more airtime. Check this out: http://www.buzzfeed.com/mattortile/asian-leading-men-who-deserve-more-airtime