Randall Park on Becoming an Actor

Randall talks about growing up in LA and details some of the weirder jobs he had on his road to being a full time actor.

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Randall Park on Becoming an Actor

[tanakerrr]

This the Guy who filmed an entire soap opera in IKEA without anyone noticing

[mischief]

We all know that it all started with IKEA heights 🤣 A true masterpiece

[vincelunceford]

"where you're from" first thing you must ask to an asian person even on a late night show

[Naejane]

How to host an Asian person according to most late night hosts:

1. Ask where they’re from.
2. Ask where they’re ORIGINALLY from.
3. Ask where their parents are from.
4. Ask what their parents think of their acting career.

Edit: Adding to say the new Jimmy Kimmel interview with Ali Wong was refreshing and didn't ask these questions.

[superflunker]

First question they have ask Randall...

Jimmy Kimmel: Where are you from?
Ellen: Where did you grow up?

[witnessg]

Fresh off the Boat is an amazing show.

[ChannelPKtown]

RANDALL PARK!!!  That's my brotha right there!!!   So happy for him.  One of the best and most genuine guys, not only in show business, but among everyone I've ever met.  HIS STORY ABOUT BEING A GRAPHIC DESIGNER at New Times LA on Sawtelle in 2002 is 100% TRUE!  (New Times LA, Newspaper that competed with LA Weekly that went out of business).  I was an Account Exec at New Times LA the same time Randall was the graphic designer there using the stock photos for the "escort" ads and I would crack up because Randall would be "STONED FACE" stoic all day bc he hated that job.   No more stock photos brother!!!  You made it!  You're doing it!  And this is just the beginning.   First Asian American Actor to get an Emmy or Academy Award.  I'm calling it now.   No one deserves it more.  Randall has always been respectful and grounded in everything he does.  Thumbs way up.   He's also a Kollaboration Alumni!  Shout out to anyone who knew iLLagain.  Asian Americans, WE FRESH OFF THE BOAT!  Can't stop, won't stop!

[TheFinanceZone]

I love Randall Park. Who's with me?!

[kimwonbran]

This man blowing up all over TikTok and I’m absolutely here for it

[NhiaLee]

really Kimmel? asking, "where you from?" "born and raise?" the first question every Asian American gets asked... 

[lovelypacific]

Everybody is saying they know Randall off of all these TV shows but what i remember him from is WongFu

[mandrek]

Randell is 40 years old but he looks like he is 28....

[leebug]

Every time I see him, all I think is "Asian Jim"

[gabbyj]

Both Jimmy and Ellen asked "Where are you from?" in the interview with Randall Park, I expected better. Were they trying to know where he resides, or his ancestry? Would they have asked the same question to non-Asian celebrity?

[rabbitae]

Randall Park best series is IKEA Heights! haha

[timdavis]

He nailed his first interview. This guy's going places.

[motab]

Lool he's funny. I remember watching him in one of the Wong Fu vids! Glad to see he's where he's at!

[Shaenova]

He's so sweet! His show Fresh off the boat is amazing! :)

[xlilsusanx]

Seriously Kemmel?! The first question ask is "where are you from?" and other typical questions usually ask toward Asian.

[ChrisYoungGunn]

"they haaaate us because they aiiiint uuuus!"