Five Asian Actors Dominating OTT Scene In Hollywood

Although Asian Americans constitute the fastest-growing ethnic group in the United States, Hollywood's representation of Asian actors and actresses seldom reflects this reality. Hollywood is finally recognizing the significance of appealing to diverse audiences, as demonstrated by the success of OTT shows like Netflix's Purple Hearts and films like Crazy Rich Asians with their predominantly Asian cast.

The importance of representation is undeniable, and it's high time that Hollywood paid attention. Let's have a look at some of the most talented young Asian actors and actresses worth keeping an eye on.

Asian Actors In Hollywood OTT

Suraj Sharma

Sharma made his acting debut with the 2012 Hollywood hit 'Life Of Pi'. He gained recognition in the Hindi film industry with the Diljit Dosanjh and Anushka Sharma-starrer 2017 film 'Phillauri'. He plays the role of an NRI named Kanan who returns to India to marry his childhood love. In his latest endeavours,  the show making headlines 'How I Met Your Father'

Ali Wong

Alexandra Dawn Wong, aka Ali Wong, climbed the success ladder with her Netflix stand-up special 'Baby Cobra' released in 2016. In addition to her role on the ABC show American Housewife, Wong has made appearances on Inside Amy Schumer, Black Box, and Are You There, Chelsea? Recently, this year, she made it to Time's 100 Most Influential People.

Simone Ashley

Ashley came into the spotlight after she starred in the critically-acclaimed Netflix series 'Sex Education'. But her stars changed when she bagged the role of Kate Sharma in season 2 of Shonda Rhimes' 18th-century British period drama 'Bridgerton'. Her chemistry with Jonathan Bailey, who plays Anthony Bridgerton in the series.

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan

The 21-year-old star is the newest sensation in town. Maitreyi who plays the character of Devi Vishwakumar in the Netflix series created by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher, 'Never Have I Ever'. It has garnered extensive praise from critics for its well-developed characters, exceptional writing, and Maitreyi's remarkable performance. After four successful seasons, Maitreyi bid farewell to her role as Devi in 2023.

Darren Barnet

Thanks to his breakout role as Paxton Hall-Yoshida in 'Never Have I Ever' on Netflix, Darren Barnet is rapidly gaining a massive fanbase. He plays a crucial romantic interest in the life of Devi on the show. Prior to this, in 2017, Darren appeared in This Is Us, where he portrayed a young version of Milo Ventimiglia's character Jack Pearson in season 1, episode 11.

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