I always say as a celebrity you have two choices - you can be a celebrity, or you can be a role model. You can choose to just go to parties and do the red carpets and all that, or you can choose to be an example to these people.
Thinking back on it, I just really didn't have very many role models to look up to when it came to Asian actresses. And in that way, when I would see an Asian onscreen, it would be a secondary-type thing, and that's kind of how I ended up viewing myself in the world: as secondary.
The dual scourge of hunger and malnutrition will be truly vanquished not only when granaries are full, but also when people's basic health needs are met and women are given their rightful role in societies.
I was fortunate enough to get an author-backed role in Aamir Khan starrer 'Talash.'
I went from a sitcom to a hospital drama, feature films. I've kind of been living the actor's dream. I'm not associated with one role or one medium. You're lucky if you're associated with one hit show.
Now, what we do in Hollywood, we don't cast for the role, we cast for the money, and that's where the real man gets lost.
We had a teacher in school who would organize dramatic shows. And she decided to put on a show about - I don't know whether you remember - 'Ferdinand the Bull', the comic script. However, she decided, you're going to sing Ferdinand, me, as a role.
'Freaky Ali' may look like an easy role to others, but it is not easy.
Any actress will tell you, when you've been given a starring role in the initial run of a show, you want to be getting the standing ovations every night, not just on review night.
Many people in the world believe that in the 21st century, the Asia-Pacific - Asia in particular - will play a more important role in global economy and politics and that Asia will become an important engine for the world economy.
Every artist says that he/she wants to do something challenging, and I'm not any different. If someone approaches me with a serious role, I'll be more than happy.
I've always been a big fan of Rachel McAdams. I saw her for the first time in 'Mean Girls,' then I saw her in 'The Notebook.' I've always wanted a role like 'The Notebook,' this heartfelt love story. I think Rachel's so incredible.
To me, no matter who you're casting for what role, if something's authentic, usually you can mine something good there.
When an actor gets a role, especially in series television where he really is the part, the audience never thinks of another actor playing that role. If they accept you in the role, then they can't separate the actor from the character.
We lack role models who can inspire our young people to make change.
The position of vice president does not exist in France; neither does a role comparable that of the first lady of the United States.
I was 20, I was an amateur from 14 but my first professional role was at 22.
To be honest, I don't think I'm the best role model in the world. I'm pretty immature sometimes.
I was always prepared for my 'Fringe' journey to end immediately. I had only signed up for a guest role but they kept bringing me back in the third season as a recurring character. So pretty much every time I went to film a 'Fringe' episode I kind of said goodbye to the show, but then they kept bringing me back.
If a great role comes along, and you are too tall to play it, then I think the role is too small for your talents.
I am very proud of my role in 'Singularity.' It pushed me into the territory of period romance. It was a very emotional and challenging role.
I haven't had a chance really to do a martial arts role, but I really want to. I want to act like Jackie Chan in a movie.
I'm all for having an empowered first lady who can really use that position to improve conditions, be a role model and make change.
When you're younger, the mental strain of being a successful actor, jumping from role to role, and trying to have some kind of personal life, can really be terrible.
The magic of landing my first role on Broadway went 'poof' in a matter of a few weeks.
You can't say yes to every role, and you have to make people miss you. I don't want people to get sick of me.
No one teaches you how to be a famous person; no one teaches you how to be a role model. It's something you have to do on your own.
The Federal Government plays a critical role in innovation in our country and has throughout our history.
I never really thought about the fact that there weren't female role models, because I had them in my life. The women I knew in my life were so strong.
I always say I write because I have questions, not because I have answers. It's true that you begin the conversation - that's the role of the artist. But it's not my job to tell us what to do next. I wish I had those tools.
The exploration for oil and gas off our shores can play a role in making energy more affordable and accessible... However, effective safety measures must be in place, and exploration must be done in an environmentally sensitive manner that in no way interferes with our military.
As users of the Internet, we all have a role to play in defining what we want it to be.
When I thought about having the greatest impact with my life, I thought about all the times people lose loved ones because diseases weren't detected early enough. I thought, 'I can play a role there.'
When a role model tells you it's going to be OK, it's going to be OK.
As an actor, your first priority is the work - immersing yourself in the role, backstory, and bringing that to screen.
When was the last time an Arab MK who appeared on television wasn't there in the role of the accused who is attacked by a skeptical broadcaster?
