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   Did Simu Liu lose a role in 'Crazy Rich Asians'?

   • Link Copied! Chinese Canadian actor Simu Liu, who last year starred as Marvel’s first Asian superhero, Shang-Chi, inadvertently sparked uproar online by revealing that he lost out on roles in another bankable movie: “Crazy Rich Asians”.

   Too Asian? Not Asian enough? Why Simu Liu’s ‘Crazy Rich Asians

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   What happened to Simu Liu?

   • Ten years ago on April 12, Simu Liu was fired from his job. Now, the actor is reflecting on that experience as a blessing in disguise and encouraging fans to pursue their dreams. Simu Liu is now known for his role as a superhero, but it turns out, the actor himself has undergone a dramatic transformation.

   Simu Liu Says He Owes His Life to Company That Fired Him

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   Was Liu 'too Asian' to get a role?

   • Though Liu had only expressed his disappointment at not getting a part, social media users were soon using his comments to resurface questions over the casting of British Malaysian actor Henry Golding as the lead character – and to debate whether Liu had been considered “too Asian” looking for the movie.

   Too Asian? Not Asian enough? Why Simu Liu’s ‘Crazy Rich Asians

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   Was Liu 'too Asian' compared to 'white-passing' actors?

   • Some online commentators suggested that Liu had been rejected for appearing “too Asian” when compared to biracial actors like Golding, whose father is White. Others suggested that lead roles were more likely to go to “White-passing” actors, a term used to describe people of color who are perceived as – or can “pass” as – White.

   Too Asian? Not Asian enough? Why Simu Liu’s ‘Crazy Rich Asians

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   Was 'Crazy Rich Asians' a 'colorism'?

   • Nor is this the first time that Golding’s casting in “Crazy Rich Asians” has been called into question, with Singaporean newspaper The Straits Times suggesting that the movie’s choice of Eurasian actors was an example of “colorism” in a 2017 article. Asian representation in Hollywood has been extremely limited for decades.

   Too Asian? Not Asian enough? Why Simu Liu’s ‘Crazy Rich Asians

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   Are Asian actors still in Hollywood?

   • Asian representation in Hollywood has been extremely limited for decades. But while Chinese, Korean and Japanese actors have experienced some degree of increased visibility in TV series and movies in recent years, actors of southeast Asian descent – like Malaysian-born Golding – are rarely seen on the big screen.

   Too Asian? Not Asian enough? Why Simu Liu’s ‘Crazy Rich Asians

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   May 26, 2022 · Chinese Canadian actor Simu Liu, who last year starred as Marvel’s first Asian superhero, Shang-Chi, inadvertently sparked uproar online by revealing that he lost out on roles in another bankable...

3. www.looper.com › 870943 › how-simu-lius-failed-crazyHow Simu Liu's Failed Crazy Rich Asians Audition ... - Looper

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   May 22, 2022 · Simu Liu recalls that he auditioned for "Crazy Rich Asians" director Jon M. Chu four times but was ultimately told no (via "How to Fail with Emily Day" podcast).

4. www.nme.com › news › filmSimu Liu reveals he was rejected from ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ for ...

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   May 23, 2022 · Simu Liu has revealed that he once auditioned for multiple roles in Crazy Rich Asians but was turned away for not having “the ‘It’ factor”.

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   May 18, 2022 · The “Kim’s Convenience” breakout star revealed that he auditioned four times for Jon M. Chu’s “Crazy Rich Asians” and ultimately lost out on the role. Why? Well, because Liu apparently...

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   Simu Liu has revealed that he was turned down from several different roles in the 2018 film “Crazy Rich Asians,” a moment he says took a blow to his confidence at the time. The actor’s agent...

8. www.justjared.com › 2022/05/18 › simu-liu-lost-crazySimu Liu Lost 'Crazy Rich Asians' Role Because He Didn't Have ...

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   May 18, 2022 · Simu Liu Lost 'Crazy Rich Asians' Role Because He Didn't Have Hollywood 'It' Factor. Simu Liu tried his hardest to get a role in 2018′s Crazy Rich Asians. In a new interview, the 33-year-old...

9. www.8days.sg › entertainment › hollywoodSimu Liu Auditioned Four Times For Crazy Rich Asians ... - 8days

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   May 21, 2022 · That happened to Simu Liu when he failed to land a part in Jon M Chu’s 2018 rom-com Crazy Rich Asians. Speaking on the May 18 episode of the How To Fail with Elizabeth Day podcast, Liu, 33, shared that he auditioned “four times” for the movie, including the parts of Colin, the BBF of Henry Golding’s character, Nick Young, and Michael ...