“What makes Masi Oka (Hiro Nakamura on the TV show HEROES) so loveable?”
Students at San Francisco State University…
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Ellenor Li – “He’s so genuine, he’s selfless, he knows that there is more to life than what is at face value. With a face like that, he wouldn’t be mean in person, no way! I just really like genuine people, and he’s not afraid to be himself.” |
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Vincent Dong starred as Stephanie in Justin Lin’s hit BETTER LUCK TOMORROW. She will star in the upcoming feature THE PEOPLE I’VE SLEPT WITH, to be directed by Quentin Lee. |
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Michelle Moreira – “His English is broken, and you feel a little pity for him. He’s always trying to be a hero, the one that tries to pull everyone together. He’s not your typical superhero, kind of like Spiderman, like a regular person. Also because he’s a person of color.” |
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Jason Chen – “My TV doesn’t get NBC.” |
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Alex Loo – “No, I don’t think he’s loveable. I think he’s the stereotypical Asian. I think that’s the only reason why he’s on TV, it’s because he’s playing the stereotypical role.” |
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Jessie Hom – “He’s like dorky cute. He’s like ohh… OooOOo!” |
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Tim Young – “I don’t think it’s because he’s Asian. I just saw this thing on the Today Show saying that geeks are the new hip kind of cool. I think most women now aren’t looking for the jocks, they like the quirky, the varied personality.” |
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JR Loyola – “The fact that he’s an Asian American and he’s on a mainstream television show.” |
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Cory Wong – “His endearing personality. Definitely his power is interesting. Also the fact that he’s one of the only Asians in a constant role besides the guy on Lost. He’s a nice guy, nothing menacing about him. Someone you would want as a friend. Personable and powerful all at the same time.” |
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Amy Wong – “He seems kind of like the stereotypical, nerdy Asian guy with glasses. I didn’t know he was loveable, maybe it’s because he’s tubby.” |
