Its not easy being a new actor in Hollywood. Whats even more difficult is having an ethnicity that can lead you being stereotyped to certain roles. But for Asian American actor Justin Chon, it was just a matter of timing and inspiration that he got into one of Hollywood’s hottest franchise of the moment.

Justin recently sat down with The Korean Times where he talked about acting, being part of Twilight and many more. Here is an excerpt of his interview:

“I thought it was going to be my big break,” he said. The film proved to be an amazing experience but it did not live up to expectations, while “Twilight” became a sleeper hit.

Chon is regarded as being part of a new generation of Asian-American actors, who portray non-typecast characters ? being neither the agile Bruce Lee nor the nerdy Long Duk Dong (“Sixteen Candles”).

But one is bound to be stuck with a broken stove ? the glass ceiling for Asian-American actors is still there.

While adequate roles for Asians are lacking, Chon suggested that Asian-American artists themselves ? filmmakers, actors, producers ? are also responsible.

“I went to an Asian film festival and the movies playing there were like `Joy Luck Club 20,”’ he said, explaining that many Asian-American works have not evolved much since the 1989 book-turned-movie, “Joy Luck Club,” which portrays cultural and identity conflicts.

To read the rest of his interview, click on the link above.

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