I got to see this big crazy wild man Robin Williams on the set, and got to act with him in that sense. And then I got to just have really quiet time with him in the trailer, where he’s way more soft-spoken, way more introspective. Dante Basco Read Quote
When preparing for auditions, I have no rituals. I just try to be as prepared as possible. Dante Basco Read Quote
The actor’s life isn’t for everyone, but it has been extremely rewarding to me. Dante Basco Read Quote
I look for us – people of color in Hollywood, to create more stories as writers, directors and filmmakers, creating more opportunities for ethnic actors. At the end of the day, we have to be the ones giving jobs and telling the stories, not just waiting to be hired. Dante Basco Read Quote
Being a Filipino actor in Hollywood, the most frustrating part of landing roles in Hollywood is definitely the limited roles available and the lack of diversity. Dante Basco Read Quote
It’s illegal to hire or fire anybody because of their race, appearance, or sexual orientation, but in Hollywood, ironically, it’s the reason people will hire or not hire you. Dante Basco Read Quote
Depictions of race have changed so much since, like, the ’50s, where white people just played every race. But the pendulum swings both ways: I’m Filipino-American. If I had to wait for a Filipino role to come out to get work, I couldn’t eat. There are barely any roles out there. Dante Basco Read Quote
