If you were John Cho, you’d hate being referred to as Harold all the time when you’re out and about.  John is one of most successful Asian-American actors in Hollywood who has made inroads for many other young Korean-American actors.  He’s moved away from comedies and is in the upcoming action movie “Star Trek.”  John talks with Hollywood Today and shares a few insights.

He explains that one of his biggest goals in Hollywood is to help make Asians more visible in major roles. Part of that mission is being accomplished through his work on “Star Trek.”
“Star Trek” is a classic Western. Going westward, looking for new territory. But without the restrictions of race. So “Star Trek” is a dream role because it’s fulfilling one of my wishes as a kid.”

John Cho moved to the United States with his family at age 6 and realized he wanted to be an actor during college. A graduate of UC Berkeley, who has had guest and recurring roles on “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Ugly Betty,” Cho is optimistic for the future of visibility of Asian-Americans in TV and film, and also of the country’s landscape. Regarding U.S. president Barack Obama, John waxes, “he appears to be a man of peace and a man of negotiation and reconciliation and I hope that that bodes well for our culture.”  Read more>

The video below is John Cho in New Zealand promoting Star Trek on the morning show TVNZ.

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