HONG KONG (AP) — Growing up in the U.S., Daniel Wu dreamed of a cameo in a Jackie Chan movie. The 35-year-old actor has already costarred with the action comedy veteran in several productions. Having achieved success in Hong Kong, Wu now hopes he can break into Hollywood as a positive example for a new generation of Asians.
Wu told The Associated Press on Sunday, “I would like there to be some kind of Asian-American role model for the kids out there today.”
The University of Oregon architecture graduate says part of the challenge is choosing the right roles. He said he has already turned down parts in American films that he feels portrays Asians in a negative light.
