I've always made a point to play roles that aren't specified by their ethnicity. Jessica Henwick More Quotes by Jessica Henwick More Quotes From Jessica Henwick The seafood in England is sad. Jessica Henwick seafoodsadengland Asian food is amazing. I love a good Milo Dinosaur, bubble tea, and things like that. Jessica Henwick goodteafoodlove I was a real wild kid, spending much more time outdoors than I ever did indoors. Jessica Henwick wildmorerealtime 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. Jessica Henwick ethnicluckyplaypeople I'm not a good katana user, bo staff user. Jessica Henwick usergoodstaff I was always going back and forth between Singapore and the U.K. Jessica Henwick goingbackalwayssingapore In Singapore, I'd spend the majority of my time at hawker centres because the food there is incredible. Jessica Henwick singaporemy-timetimefood I would love to see an Asian American superhero. Jessica Henwick americanseesuperherolove When I came on to 'Iron Fist,' it was really Colleen Wing that sold it for me. I thought it was a good opportunity to see a really strong female Asian American. Jessica Henwick goodmestrongopportunity I grew up in the English countryside, raising ducks and chickens. Jessica Henwick englishupcountrysidechickens When I'm traveling, I like extremes. It's nice for me to go to Canada in the mountains where it's snowing or to Cambodia where it's stifling. Jessica Henwick mountainsgomenice I went snorkeling between tectonic plates in Iceland's Silfra fissure in the winter. You have to wear thermal layers and a wet suit and what's called a 'teddy-bear suit' so you don't die of hypothermia. My lips still went blue. That was an experience that I will carry with me for the rest of my life - so beautiful and so quiet. Jessica Henwick mewinterbeautifullife I've shied away from playing Asian characters. if you look back, I'm playing characters that have no relevance to my ethnicity. Jessica Henwick playingbacklookyou I really struggle to fight and say lines at the same time. It's hard. Jessica Henwick sayfightstruggletime It's always fun playing a villain, I do have to say. Jessica Henwick sayalwaysvillainfun There's something about fantasy and sci-fi that seems more welcoming of different ethnicities. Jessica Henwick moresomethingfantasydifferent Honestly, it was just tiring going straight from one show to the other. I filmed 'Iron Fist,' and then I had a two week break, and I went straight into 'The Defenders.' Jessica Henwick justweekbreaktwo I'm Asian, and I'm an actress, and I've been doing this since I was a teenager, so if anyone understands the conversation about misrepresentation and underrepresentation, it's me. I live and breathe it; this is my life. Jessica Henwick my-lifemeconversationlife I had been in talks with Marvel prior to 'Iron Fist,' and I had researched all the prominent female roles that I was interested in. Colleen Wing came up really early in the process, and I had a strange feeling. Jessica Henwick feelingearlystrangeprocess I think, back in the day, the ultimate trifecta was considered 'Harry Potter,' 'Lord of the Rings,' and maybe 'Star Trek.' Jessica Henwick daybackthinklord
