MARTIAL MOVES

A new generation of Eurasian action and martial arts film stars navigate their identities and find new purpose from the craft

By Zabrina Lo

For a long time, Asians were portrayed as weak, nerdy and uncool in Hollywood—until Hong Kong-American actor Bruce Lee first upended this image with his martial arts moves and roles as the “strong Chinese hero” in the 1960s and 1970s. Today, a new generation of martial artists are taking over the screen; some of whom are mixed race and are at an intersection between east and west as they take up the “stereotypical” Asian practice of martial arts in western films. Tatler speaks to three mixed race action film stars on their experience in the martial arts and film scenes. PICK LOVE NOT WAR: JASON TOBIN From self-defence to landing diverse acting roles, martial arts have helped the actor find his place in the world Jason Tobin is elated about…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2024

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