![]() ![]() MIRADORīy this time, how do you react to compliments about your cheekbones or jawline, including this one in New York Times, no less: “…His cheekbones-the inspiration of many a thirst tweet-sharper than most kitchen implements?” Manny Jacinto -PHOTO COURTESY OF STHANLEE B. ![]() Luckily, my role in “The Good Place” diverted from these stereotypes but the only way we can keep progressing is if we tell our own stories. We can’t expect a middle-aged white man to write the Asian male experience. My biggest takeaway from the research and why these roles even exist is because these roles have always come from outsiders’ perspective. What are your thoughts on the typical dorky, nerdy, sexless Asian man roles in film and television? Do you see some progress toward breaking away from that clichéd depiction of the Asian male?Īs I’ve progressed in my career, I took the time to understand why these stereotypes were prevalent. I made sure to be present throughout and enjoy the experience from beginning to end. How much did you relish playing an unstereotypical Asian man role in “The Good Place”? ![]() All I had to do was listen and watch the legend at work. ![]() Fortunately, I had no lines in the scene. My first one-on-one scene with Ted Danson. Next to that is getting to goof around with the whole cast and crew.įor you, what was that one defining moment of your entire “The Good Place” experience? Make mistakes and learn as much as you can from the process, so that when you make your next project, it will be better than the previous. Once that piece is written, go out and make it. Asians and other minorities have a deep well of stories that still haven’t been told.Ĭreate. I feel like the industry is now, more so than ever, open to different and unique stories. But I’m fully aware of the rise in hate and attacks on the Asian community during this pandemic.īased on your own experience from working in the industry, what’s the most practical and logical solution for Asians and other minorities to land more creative jobs in Hollywood? Most of my racial interactions have been … insignificant. What has been the most significant racist situation you’ve ever experienced? Also, my incredibly supportive parents never frowned upon my need to explore the creative arts. I had a civil engineering degree in my back pocket, so I knew if things didn’t pan out, I could always go back to engineering. A large part of it was because of the fact that I had no other family that I could turn to who followed an artistic path. There were a lot of doubts on my part as to whether I should pursue my passion in the performing arts. What are your thoughts on being able to break away from a traditional career? Speaking of heritage, you come from a family of engineers. People tend to think I’m Korean or Chinese, but when they hear my full name, they usually guess that I’m Filipino. The fact that I prefer to eat with a spoon and fork, and if neither are present, I’ll use my hands.ĭo people correctly guess your heritage is Filipino? Even if it’s a commercial, I have to audibly say, “Hey, an Asian person!”Īnd what is unapologetically Filipino about you? The fact that I get overexcited whenever I see an Asian face on television or in a movie. Jacinto (right) with (from left) Jameela Jamil,William Jackson Harper and Kristen Bell in “The Good Place” -PHOTO COURTESY OF NBC ![]()
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