So my friend showed me this blog: 8Asians and they had an article about Mr. Sulu (Star Trek). What was funny was when I saw the movie I thought, hey it’s that dude (his name is John Cho of “Harold & Kumar” fame). And I started wondering, well, who else would they get? The number of Asian actors working in American movies is slim, like Latinos. I would actually say slimmer than Latinos. I am sure there are actors/actresses who are part Asian working, but I mean people who have the Asian look.

My mind began to wonder about Asians in the media and who could fill this role now…

William Hung

William Hung, no. Not really a film star anyway, or is he?

Jackie Chan as Sulu? Probably not…

Pat Morita

Pat Morita, well, since he passed away a few years ago, that’s a no too.

Chow Yun Fat

Danny reminded me of Chow Yun Fat. But I don’t think he would fit in with the young cast of Star Trek.

Hm…so I thought my list of actors would be longer…I can’t think of any others. Oh yes, of course John Cho who plays the new  Sulu in the Star Trek movie.

John Cho

Oh and of course, the original Mr. Sulu!

George Tekai

I could throw in more of Asia, like India…but my list would probably only include the cast of Slumdog Millionaire and Kumar (Kutner from House). M. Night S… is a director, but he has starred in his movies…

Hm, my list is so sparse.

Are there any other young Asian actors out there? American films would have us think not. Can you think of other mainstream Asian actors working in American film? Help me think of some!