Ke Huy Quan at the 50th Saturn Awards in 2022.
(Photo: Jean_Nelson/Depositphotos)
It can sometimes feel like youve missed your chance with your career.
With actors, this particular feeling can be acute.
Ke Huy Quan at the 50th Saturn Awards in 2022. (Photo: Jean_Nelson/Depositphotos)
Will the role they just played be their last?
(This was an unintended break as there was a dearth of roles for Asian actors.)
The critically acclaimed film just earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Now, hes part of a film that picked up 11 Oscar nominationsthe most this season.
For so many years, Ive always loved watching the Oscars.
Its a dream that only existed in my imagination for the longest time.
When I had to step away, that dream dissipated.
It was so far away that I didnt think one day it would make its way back.
Quan hopes that his story inspires people to be patient and continue to pursue their dreams.
Its not too late.
You made us think that if this is possible, it can also be possible for us.
And that is just so beautiful.
He continues, One day it will happen for them, just as it did for me.
Quans costarsMichelle Yeohand Stephanie Hsu are also nominated alongsideThe Whaleactor Hong Chau.
