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View all search resultsAndrew Koji finds his way in ‘Warrior’
Japanese-English actor Andrew Koji nearly quit acting, but is now enjoying the ride in seeing where it leads.
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or many aspiring actors trying to make it big, there comes a time when self-doubt kicks in, wondering whether the next audition will be the ticket to the world of premieres and galas, or just another day waiting for the call that never comes.
Japanese-English actor Andrew Koji certainly knows this well, having nearly quit acting altogether before he was cast as the lead in Cinemax action-drama series, Warrior. Even better, the network has just renewed the 10-episode series, which saw its Season 2 premiere on Oct. 2.
In a virtual press conference attended by The Jakarta Post, Koji touched upon the conundrum East Asian actors face during casting calls, as they are frequently cast in martial arts roles.
“I think it’s getting better now for sure, with many different projects. For now, I’m just going with the flow, and I guess Warrior did renew my faith and belief in acting and the business as well,” he said.
As stereotypical as associating Asians with martial arts might be, the role is a perfect fit for Koji.
With his background in taekwondo and kung fu, combined with his experience as a stunt performer, no role is better suited for him than that of Warrior’s Ah Sahm, a Chinese immigrant to the United States and martial arts expert who finds himself in the middle of the violent Tong Wars of late 1870s San Francisco – all while searching for his sister who was sold to one of the warring gangs.
