September 13, 2005
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Workin’ wit the Brothas & Sistas
The shoot on “Without A Trace” went really well.
The level of efficiency and respect I experienced from the director/crew proved there was indeed a difference between a well-oiled production that has been doing it for 4 Seasons.
A total 180 from the previous entry’s production.
But I also got to do something that I rarely get to do: Work with other Asian-American actors!
Usually we’re just pitted against each other at auditions and there’s only room for one Asian per episode — anymore than that and producers fear that audiences will wonder if they’re related or have some sort of connection.
Luckily this time there was room for a fiance, brother and sister – justification for so many Asian faces! So it ‘s actually a
pretty rare occasion.
In this episode I finally got to work with Nicole Bilderback (aka ‘Whitney’ from “Bring It On“, “Clueless” & “Can’t Hardly Wait“ ) — she was very fun, sweet and supportive — not a bit like her bitchy ‘Whitney’ from “BIO“. And also Kelvin Yu (upcoming “Elizabethtown” and “Grandma’s Boy“– incidentally, the 2 roles that Kelvin booked (and that I really wanted) are very funny–so watch out for him to have a breakout year).
The episode was well written and not your typical “Let’s go to Chinatown/Koreatown/Little Tokyo and break up some gangs” episode. It was definitely one of the most ”meaty” TV roles I’ve shot to date. You can see the episode on: Oct 27th, 10pm on CBS.
Another cool thing is that there were a ton of Asian-American background extras as well to fill out the engagement party scene. I’ve already gotten a few e-mails from readers that were there. Next time say “hi” — it’s cool; that is unless you see I’m in the middle of rehearsal or cracking my neck (which means I’m about to start the scene!)
Comments (27)
That sounds incredibly cool! I wish I could see more variation of faces on TV than just Daniel Dae Kim.
wish i was there!
i havent watch the show before, but i will to say to the stations..that asians watch tv too.
oh i LOVE Nicole Bilderback! she’s been in all the teen movies for like, 10 years or something!!
i wish i could have been an extra, i totally would have approached you. Can’t wait to see that episode, man… a night with Asian Americans on tv, great stuff!
oh cool…excited to see it!
it’s nice to hear that things are starting to change for us Asians, hopefully it stays persistant.
damn i gotta watch now
Wow… good for you! I’ll make sure to watch your episode.
Can’t wait to see it !!!
Hey Parry, I just watched Better Luck Tomorrow for the first time. I cannot believe how good it is, and how good you are in it. Thanks for being inspiring and making my day.
exciting!! I kinda crack my neck too, but because I’m nervous or stressed out.
hrm sung kang was on without a trace a year ago yes?
Hey, thats so cool u are woring with Nicole i met her back in 2003 she is lovely.
Do shows actually have a one-asian limit? What’s that about?
hey parry, don’t konw if you remember me from your time at Vanderbilt a few yrs back (my name is sort of memorable.. harry wang, get it? hehe) but i had forgotten to mention this earlier… one of the pictures you signed for me to give to my friend ended up in one of the music video projects he directed! If you go to http://www.bbfilms.net/, down towards the very bottom, there’s a music video called “A Simple Kind of Love”. It only shows up for a split second in the guy’s locker, but it’s there!
yo parry, from your experience, are there more roles for asian american actors recently? i’m not quite ready to get my feet wet, but i am planning my move to LA eventually.
neato!
Hi Parry – my husband and I just watched Better Luck Tomorrow the other day and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since…haunting. You did a beautiful job. As an asian-american, I really appreciate this project in the fact that, for once, Asians weren’t depicted as gangstas, geeks, social outcasts, but as characters with depth, struggling with issues that may be unique.
you always have so much to say…i never really propped you before tho. i jus came over to your sight and read. lol. you are a very good write. lol.
Very very cool…it seems like you’ve had a chance to work with Bai Ling and a few others between BLT and now. However, always nice to hear that more and more actors are getting to Represent!!!
Ya I’ll watch just for you Perry!
you’ve got all my support, brotha man!
I love whitney!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i love you too esp in the new guy hehehe
you were so cute and innocent looking hehehe
It’s nice to see that there are jobs out there for us.
I just watched that episode of without a trace last night. It feels really cool to be able to post a supporting comment like this. You are a really amazing actor. I hope you make it very far in acting. I hope to see many more of your acting roles and support you.
Kelvin!! How cool…
Perry Shen, you are awesome.