Lucy Liu didn’t hesitate to take Kung Fu Panda role
Lucy Liu jumped at the chance to star in Chinese-themed movie Kung Fu Panda – because both of her parents are from Taiwan.
The actress was born and raised in New York, but has always been proud of her Asian heritage – and was eager to explore it by lending her vocal talents to the animated film.
She says, “It didn’t take me long at all to decide I wanted to do this.”
And the former Ally McBeal star insists she is pleased Hollywood is gradually increasing the diversity of roles available to ethnic actors.
She adds: “I think there are more filmmakers out there who are doing more colour blind casting. I’m hoping it will continue to expand. But it is a long process.”
WENN
