The Best Asian Actors Of 2022
Inclusion and diversity in Hollywood is more important than ever, so it's nice to see great Asian actors get the recognition they deserve. Stephen Yeun is launching into 2022 with Jordan Peele's Nope after participating in two drama with The Humans and Minari. We're also excited to see Kumail Nanjiani and Sung Kang in Obi-Wan Kenobi. But watch out for Manny Jacinto who is sure to be awesome in Top Gun: Maverick and we can't wait for it to come out later this year. With so many great Asian actors working today it's hard to determine the best, but that's where your vote can help.
Vote up all your favorite Asian actors that are having their moment in the spotlight this year. Then check back to see if one of them made it to the top of the list. Who knows, you might be able to use this list to predict an Oscar winner in 2023.
- 1Age: 50
Recent Credits: Cowboy Bebop, Wish Dragon, Over the Moon
John Cho (born Cho Yo Han; June 16, 1972) is a Korean American actor known for his roles as Harold Lee in the Harold & Kumar films; Jin in Kogonada's feature directorial debut Columbus; and Hikaru ...more - 2Age: 48
Recent Credits: Doogie Kameāloha, M.D., Strays, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Randall Park (born March 23, 1974) is an American actor, comedian, and writer. He has appeared in numerous web series on Channel 101, including Dr. Miracles and IKEA Heights. He has also appeared in ...more Recent Credits: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Godzilla vs. Kong, Trust
Ronny Xin Yi Chieng (錢信伊 or Qián Xìnyī, born 21 November 1985) is a Malaysian comedian and actor. He is currently a senior correspondent on Comedy Central's The Daily Show and the creator and star of ...more- 4Age: 62
Recent Credits: Bullet Train, Army of the Dead, Mortal Kombat
Hiroyuki Sanada, MBE (真田 広之, Sanada Hiroyuki, born Hiroyuki Shimosawa (下澤 廣之, Shimosawa Hiroyuki); 12 October 1960), is a Japanese actor. In Asia, he is most famous for his martial arts roles, and ...more - 5
Tony Leung Chiu Wai
Age: 60Recent Credits: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Where the Wind Blows, Once Upon a Time in Hong Kong
Tony Leung Chiu-wai (born 27 June 1962) is a Hong Kong actor. He is considered one of Asia's most successful and internationally recognised actors and was named as "Small Tiger" among Five Tiger ...more - 6Age: 54
Recent Credits: The Premise, Stowaway, Raya and the Last Dragon
Daniel Dae Kim (Korean: 김대현; born Kim Dae-hyun on August 4, 1968) is a Korean-American actor, voice actor, and producer. He is known for his roles as Jin-Soo Kwon in Lost, Chin Ho Kelly in Hawaii ...more
