Tzi Ma is a familiar face. You’ve seen him as the stern but loving father in The Farewell, the stoic warrior in Mulan, and the quietly intense General in The Ladykillers. He’s built a career on versatility, seamlessly transitioning between genres and defying expectations. And now, he’s starring in Hulu’s Interior Chinatown, a satirical series that tackles Hollywood stereotypes head-on. read more…

Following Willis Wu (Jimmy O. Yang), Hulu’s Interior Chinatown is set in Chinatown and explores an unraveling mystery full of humor and heart.

I recently spoke with Tzi Ma, who plays Joe Wu on the much-anticipated adaptation of Charles Yu’s novel, about his character’s story, his experience working on the show, and reactions from the Asian American community. read more…

Tzi Ma has had one of the longest-sustained careers in Hollywood with a career spanning five decades – since his debut in 1979’s Cocaine Cowboys. Playing such a diverse set of roles from businessmen, scientists, restaurant owners, crime bosses, executives, teachers, politicians, military figures, and family man, the actor has appeared in over 130 projects across film and TV. ” read more…

Speaking to Yahoo Canada ahead for the Nov. 19 release of the series Interior Chinatown (on Disney+ in Canada, Hulu in the U.S.), Tzi Ma spoke about how he can been a “pain,” but the show’s set was an open environment to share opinions. His co-star Archie Kao also identified how his personal growth, including in his acting career, is reflected in Jimmy O. Yang’s character, Willis Wu.” read more…