44 Quotes by Jessica Henwick

I've been extremely lucky in that I've been able to play roles that are not defined by their ethnicity. But that's not a common thing for people of ethnic minorities.

My agent and I are very clear on what kind of roles I'm interested in, and I don't want to perpetuate any stereotypes.

I have a T-shirt that says Game of Stones, which has the Flintstones dressed as 'Game of Thrones' characters on it.

I don't want to perpetuate a stereotype. I don't want to take Asian representation backwards two steps. I don't want to be part of the problem.

It's very hard as an Asian actress to get seen for anything which isn't specifically Asian in England.

What I'm known for - 'Game of Thrones,' 'Star Wars' - they film in England, but they're American productions. Because American productions are willing to see Asian actors.

Becoming an actress was just about being in the right place at the right time.

I turned down a lot of work. I didn't want to ever feel defined by my ethnicity.

I want to continue to broaden expectations of what an Asian can be.