![]() I think it's hilarious because everyone thinks my life has changed 360 degrees since I've worked on "Suicide Squad." This is of course true on some days, but I still come home to live with my parents at the end of the day. Everything will be an exciting challenge and I can't wait to delve into psyche of the characters! So for now, as a newcomer, every role is a dream role. Charlize Theron and Johnny Depp are amazing at this. I adore actors/actresses that have range someone that can transform into a character that is far beyond who they truly are. Now that the movie’s about to come out, what do you think is next for you? Is there a dream role/casting choice for you? RELATED: Twitter Responds to 'The Great Wall' Film Starring Matt Damon We can of course play the stereotypical ninja, the martial arts master, the accountant, the doctor, but we can be more than that! I'd like to see more Asian-American roles where the ethnicity of the character can be swapped to another. However, I still think there's a lot more room for improvement. I think it is an exciting time to be an Asian-American actress today because there are so many more opportunities than in the past. Katana is very much independent and doesn't need a savior. I love that she is not only physically strong but mentally as well. I'm intrigued to see where the writers take her story. She has a dark past yet she continues to bring the world justice. I was drawn to her connection with her sword (Soultaker) and her husband who is trapped within it. Katana has her own comic book, so her backstory is very much established. What about your character, Katana, made you interested? RELATED: 'Once Upon a Time' Has Found Its Princess Jasmine My team definitely knew, because she said she cried. When I got the call, I don't think I quite understood how iconic "Suicide Squad" was going to be. The fan base for "Suicide Squad" is incredible. I was in New York working as a translator for a Japanese model (just for a couple days)! My management team called and I was ECSTATIC!! I couldn't believe it! At the time, I didn't know how big the role was, but I remember I was just excited to book a role. What were you doing when you found out that you got the "Suicide Squad" role? And how’d you react? I was a struggling actress! I've worked as a part-time translator, subtitle editor, and a waitress at a reggae-themed sushi restaurant. What was your career like before getting the "Suicide Squad" role? It took a bit of soul searching but in the end, I finally had the guts to pursue acting. All of my good friends from UCLA were taking on jobs they were passionate about, and I felt left behind. I did it all throughout college and it helped me pay for school. Previous to the show, I had taken a few acting classes but I never expected it to result to this!Īfter "Disney's Movie Surfers" ended, I booked a reporting gig on NHK (Japanese broadcasting network), and I still go out for that to this day. My friend invited me to an open call, and I booked! The show was amazing! We went behind-the-scenes of upcoming Disney movies, showing sets, premieres, interviewing producers, directors, actors, animators. I lucked into the entertainment world when I auditioned for a role on a show called "Disney's Movie Surfers" back in middle school. "We can of course play the stereotypical ninja, the martial arts master, the accountant, the doctor, but we can be more than that!" However, I must admit that there are times when I feel as though I don't completely belong to either group because there are certain parts (of knowledge) missing - for example TV shows or popular music - Who is Dora the Explorer? I did that for 11 years! Looking back on it, I am so happy my parents chose this type of double education because knowing two languages fluently and having an understanding of both cultures has opened up so many doors. I would go to school Monday-Friday just like anyone else, but in addition, I would attend Japanese school on Saturdays. Outside the house, I was treated as a normal American kid. We spoke Japanese, ate Japanese foods, celebrated Japanese traditions and holidays. In my household, it was as if I was living in Japan. You were born in Los Angeles - what was your childhood like?īorn and raised! I grew up in a unique environment where I was immersed in both Japanese and American cultures equally. Karen Fukuhara attends the "Suicide Squad" World Premiere at The Beacon Theatre on Augin New York City. In an interview with NBC Asian America, Fukuhara opened up about her Japanese-American childhood, her experiences becoming an actress, and what’s next.
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