As the film and TV industry grow in diversity, who do you think are the biggest Asians in Hollywood right now? While plenty of the best Asian-American actors have been starring in movies for years, famous Asian actors from all over the world are finally starring in Hollywood movies and TV shows. In short, the best Asian actors continue to rise and land serious roles on the big screen.
With movies like the 2018 hit Crazy Rich Asians and the hilarious sitcom Fresh Off the Boat, Asian roles are becoming increasingly popular. Whether you're talking veteran actors John Cho and Ken Watanabe or rising Asian actresses, like Constance Wu and Awkwafina, these are the top Asian actors in Hollywood.
Who's your pick for the most popular Asian actors in Hollywood right now? Check out the list of famous Asian actors below and vote up the ones you think are nailing their roles and taking the industry by storm.
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1,298286Jackie Chan
Rush Hour series, Jackie Chan AdventuresChan Kong-sang (born 7 April 1954), known professionally as Jackie Chan, is a Hong Konger... more
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Ken Jeong
Hangover trilogy, CommunityKendrick Kang-Joh Jeong, M.D. (born July 13, 1969) is an American comedian, actor and... more - 4576177
Randall Park
The Interview, VeepRandall Park (born March 23, 1974) is an American actor, comedian and writer. He is best known... more - 5610209
Lucy Liu
Kill Bill, Ally McBealLucy Liu (born December 2, 1968) is an American actress, voice actress, director, and artist... more - 6527177
John Cho
Harold & Kumar series, SearchingJohn Cho (born Cho Yo Han; June 16, 1972) is a Korean American actor known for his roles as... more - 7427145
Michelle Yeoh
Crouching Tiger, Hidden DragonYang Berbahagia Tan Sri Dato' Seri Michelle Yeoh Choo-Kheng, PSM, SPMP (; born 6 August 1962)... more - 8467171
Awkwafina
Crazy Rich Asians, Oceans 8Nora Lum is an American rapper known by the stage name Awkwafina. She originates from the... more - 9591240
Constance Wu
Fresh Off the Boat, Crazy Rich AsiansConstance Tianming Wu (born March 22, 1982) is an American actress. She is best known for her... more - 10352121
Daniel Dae Kim
Lost, Hawaii Five-0Daniel Dae Kim (Korean: 김대현; born Kim Dae-hyun on August 4, 1968) is a Korean-American actor,... more - 11374149
Gemma Chan
Sherlock, HumansGemma Chan (born 29 November 1982) is an English actress. She is known for her role as Astrid... more - 12440187
Henry Golding
Crazy Rich Asians, The Travel ShowHenry Ewan Golding (born 5 February 1987) is a British actor, model, and television host who... more - 1317140Sandra Miju Oh (born July 20, 1971) is a Canadian-American actress. She is best known for her... more
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Donnie Yen
Ip Man series, Rogue One: A Star Wars StoryDonnie Yen Ji-dan (Chinese: 甄子丹; born 27 July 1963) is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist, film... more - 15279102
Ken Watanabe
Godzilla, The Last SamuraiKen Watanabe (渡辺 謙, Watanabe Ken, born October 21, 1959) is a Japanese actor. To... more - 16282107
Harry Shum, Jr.
Glee, Stomp the YardHarry Shum Jr. (born April 28, 1982) is a Costa Rican-American actor, singer, dancer, and... more - 1724392
Benedict Wong
Marvel Cinematic UniverseBenedict Wong (born 3 July 1971) is an English actor who has appeared on film, television, and... more - 18336153
Ki Hong Lee
Maze Runner series, Unbreakable Kimmy SchmidtKi Hong Lee is a Korean-American actor. He is best known for playing the role of Minho in The... more - 19371176
Lana Condor
Alita: Battle Angel, X-Men: ApocalypseLana Therese Condor (born May 11, 1997) is a Vietnamese-born American actress and dancer. She... more - 20270118
Brenda Song
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, The Social NetworkBrenda Song (born March 27, 1988) is an American actress. Song started in show business as a... more - 21265120
Sung Kang
Better Luck Tomorrow, Fast and the Furious seriesSung Kang (Korean name: Kang Sung-Ho; 강성호; born April 8, 1972) is an American actor. He is... more - 2218676
James Hong
Big Trouble In Little China, Kung Fu Panda SeriesJames Hong (traditional Chinese: 吳漢章; simplified Chinese: 吴汉章; pinyin: Wú Hànzhāng; Jyutping:... more - 2316764
Ali Wong
Always Be My Maybe, American HousewifeAlexandra Dawn "Ali" Wong (born April 19, 1982) is an American comedienne, actress and writer.... more - 24225111
Dev Patel
Slumdog Millionaire, The Best Exotic Marigold HotelDev Patel (born April 23, 1990) is an English actor. Born and raised in London to Gujarati... more - 25242131
Mindy Kaling
The Office, The Mindy ProjectVera Mindy Chokalingam (born June 24, 1979), known professionally as Mindy Kaling, is an... more
