Ang Lee - he is amazing. I think doing a film with him would be breathtaking.
I don't want to be defined as the Asian leading man. I want to be the leading man. Henry Golding.
If you're looking for longevity, you have to be a hard worker.
It was quite strange that people were saying I wasn't Asian enough. It's like, 'Oh, you're not Asian enough to play an Asian role.' So what does that mean for people who come from mixed heritage? I grew up in Asia; I'm Malaysian.
Making something the norm is the only way of not making it a talking point.
There was always a struggle with being Asian and not being Asian enough. It's going to be down to me to own my race.
I'm here to carve out a strong career in the leading-man space.
Michelle Yeoh is the biggest amazing female Asian star in the universe.
I don't believe in having regrets.
I always have three or four suits; there's always an engagement to wear something from a suit.
There was a stage when I was a little embarrassed about my Asian upbringing.
Some people don't even say hello. They come up and say, 'Can I take your picture?' and I'm, like, 'Why?' And they say, 'Oh, you're that guy.' And I'm, like, 'Why do you want a photo of me if you don't even know my name?'
Asian men are sexy, confident, and passionate - and three-dimensional. We want the opportunity to portray roles that reflect who we are in real life.
There are some sour people out there, but we should be getting together and fighting for something bigger rather than Asians against Asians.
I feel more Asian than anything.
I grew up in Asia. I was born in Asia.
I've lived so many different Asian cultures.
I'm definitely more Asian than a lot of people who have never been to Asia. But by blood and by race, they instantly say I deserve to be Asian. I've worked really hard to be Asian, and I think I'm Asian enough.
I've been a huge Cartier fan from my very early days.
I keep telling everybody with pride that my first-ever timepiece was a Cartier.
