HALL OF FAME

The founding father of Asian masculinity in global pop culture. Martial artist, philosopher, and Hollywood pioneer who proved Asian men could be the lead — magnetic, lethal, and untouchable.

Stuntman, choreographer, global box-office titan. Carried Hong Kong cinema onto the world stage and made charisma + craftsmanship his signature aesthetic.

The first Asian male model fronting a Louis Vuitton global campaign. Set the modern blueprint for the tall, sharp-jawed pan-Asian model archetype before passing far too young.

Korean-American actor and longtime Burberry / Coach face. The reference point for Western runway-coded Hapa aesthetics.

Malaysian-British leading man who broke through with Crazy Rich Asians. Redefined the modern Asian romantic lead in Hollywood.

Chinese-Canadian actor who became Marvel's first Asian superhero lead as Shang-Chi. Loud advocate for Asian representation and physique culture.

From The Walking Dead to Minari to Beef — first Asian American to receive an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. The thinking man's Chang.