John Cho Quotes

My father told me I couldn't possibly be a model because I was too short. He's very protective. I did it partly to prove him wrong.

I would like to do movies of all genres.

Usually when you're Asian and you're on set, you're the only Asian there. Either you're the token Asian or you're the Asian sidekick.

I want to explore diverse genres.

All I have to do is to do my thing. I don't have to talk about it like, 'Oh, I'm representing for Asians.' I'm just... doing it.

I am trying every genre.

I want to explore all genres.

It's so easy to make an Asian person the doctor, the lawyer, the smart kid in school. What's harder is challenging the norm and hiring Asian actors to play your Average Joe.

When I sold my first middle-grade novel in 2005, it wasn't that common to put an author photo on the back flap, but 24-year-old Korean-American me insisted. I wanted Asian girls to see my face. And more than that, I wanted them to see what is possible.

Unless a role pushes me out of my comfort zone, I don't feel interested at all.

I did notice growing up that there are so many things, obstacles and things, that people think you can't do because you're Muslim or because you're wearing a hijab. You hear a lot of no's. That was something that I wanted to see change.

I was able to bring Gucci and Rae Sremmurd on a track together. It was crazy because it seemed like it was destined to be.

It doesn't matter which genre you're working in, you try to find an honest relationship within that space, and say if it's the romance genre, within that you have to find a story and characters that resonate with an audience.

I am a rebellious North Indian girl and I was not sure if I would have said yes to a film like 'Rajma Chawal' if it would not be from South as it allows me to challenge myself.

I do not think of myself as a standard bearer for Asian players. I just try to work hard for myself.

I'm not shy about trying to find what truth there is in any genre, whether that be an action piece, a sci-fi piece, a small indie film, or a play. I'm open to it all.

I get bored with music so I try to listen to things in different types of genre to see what's possible.

A writer must experiment with genres. Otherwise, it is a restriction on the craft.

I look forward to pushing the boundaries of my craft and taking new chances.

Branching out to other genres - I think it's why people put me apart from other guitar instrumentalists.

When I was with PSV Eindhoven in Holland, some people still thought Asian players weren't good enough to play in Europe. It's always good to rise to the challenge and prove them wrong. When I first came to United, I had to prove my ability again.

I tried my hand in action films, and now I am back to love stories, as people like to see me as a lover boy! But as an actor, I want to try all genres.

I haven't always felt it was okay to read romance novels. When I was younger, it embarrassed me to be seen with my books, but I've come out of the closet.

There are no Asian movie stars

I love making genre films. It's something I've really been attracted to since I was a kid, mostly because, as a kid, it was forbidden fruit.