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“The show definitely has a romantic construct, and that's a genre that I've never had access to, in a significant way. This interesting for me to see, as an Asian guy, just standing back. I just wanted to break my way into a different genre. I was tickled that it was offered to me.”

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John Cho is a Korean-American actor born on June 16, 1972. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Hikaru Sulu in the 'Star Trek' series. Cho's acting career began in television, which later shifted to film. His notable works include the 'American Pie' series and 'Star Trek: Into Darkness'. more

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