Full Interview || Kore Conversations: Tan France & Manny Jacinto

Tan France ("Queer Eye") and Manny Jacinto ("The Good Place") sit down to talk parental expectations, subverting Asian stereotypes, and their unconventional paths to success. Also, Tan fangirls over Manny.
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[@blondhecox]

tan calling manny handsome and manny getting so flustered he says it's fake news.... made my life

[@Hotrodchef89]

I was glad that he was flattered and wasn't off putting about it.

[@sissyrrr98]

Sometimes I forget how pretty manny is because of his Jason face

[@oof-rr5nf]

@@carlalussini yikes phrase that differently maybe

[@summerskull9379]

*Does scrunched, side smile*

[@nieblamulticolor]

lol same!

[@CatMoca]

I don't know how to do that. He is so beautiful... But he is a great actor, so we get pulled into his character!

[@kaylaren428]

This is so accurate

[@sw_uxui9458]

THE CROSSOVER WE DIDNT ASK FOR BUT NEEDED

[@CharacterMedia]

Let Tan style Jason! In Jacksonville, no one has style only Jaguar gear.

[@FM0621]

I know right! My eyes popped out when I read the title. My two favs together!

[@RegstarRogstar]

Manny isnt popular yet just bc his most popular character is still jason. Wait until he plays some generic heartthrob in a romcom hordes of people will Salivate over him

[@anitsirk_kim9171]

I AGREE.

[@voxician]

He is going to be in the new Top Gun in 2020, so wait for it!

[@Ade1892]

Well he is kind of a hearthrobe on the good place. The whole weird love triangle between Jason and Tajani and Janet. Even Eleanor admits on the show that he's hot

[@theresaajai2652]

Yassssssssss

[@flowerspringtime]

watched good place for his sweet character portrayal of jason. love manny🥰

[@roedoresdeoliveira]

Manny is really attractive, when i first watched The Good Place i found him really handsome, but then Jason started talking and having 'ideas' lmao

[@NoelleMar]

Just like Eleanor, lol.

[@hidethestars]

Basically what happens whenever I'm attracted to any guy. 😂

[@Adrian-xj7dt]

okay listen i'm a whole lesbian but manny jacinto's bone structure is absolutely flawless

[@minnievenkat]

Adrian I highly recommend some Korean leads- Ji Chang Wook, and Kim Jae uck. Trust me!

[@kimmirandaart9909]

they're both??? so attractive and NICE??? wao

[@excellentttt]

manny is so anxious, it's so sweet. there's something so millenial about these visual displays of being anxious & unsure of yourself.

[@ang5035]

excellentttt I agree! And I think we as a society are more open to people being different. Not a cookie cutter Hollywood types with fake tan and fake confidence

[@loretohidalgo3533]

I really love how authentic and down to eath he is. I hate when actors have this "Im super perfect and happy all the time" character all the time

[@darylesese]

but why isn't anyone talking about how Tan literally dropped out of psychology and GOT INTO fashion college and didn't tell his parents until the DAY OF GRADUATION???? THAT is bravery. AND THEN was able to retire at 33!!! but then got a job on a show that ended up being very popular!! yall this man!!

[@izzyisabelle4152]

That he didnt want to

[@rain.enthusiast]

??? don't know why i almost started crying as i watched this. just seeing these two successful asians respecting each other and having a delightful conversation made me so emotional??

[@phaedrus4931]

So happy to get to see them celebrate each other and get to shout out their audience enjoying seeing themselves represented in that celebration.

[@marsblue2238]

It is not a question!! Make it a statement! Own your emotional tears of joy :DDD They're well-earned!!!

[@marshad905]

I love this. Hope to see more representation in the movies and television

[@rhythmelia]

[@Allamuylejos]

Me too!!

[@xoxyootubexox]

Tan should have his own talk show, you could tell Manny was/is pretty introverted and yet he had a good back and forth conversation here with Tan

[@emilzamudio1972]

I am not actually familiar of Tan, but heck yeah! I honestly thought this was a youtube show of his cuz HE COMFORTED AND TALKED TO MANNY SO DAMN WELL💙💙

[@EscargoTouChaud]

It is so comfortavle to listen to two soft voices and no music! Stress-relieving.

[@marsblue2238]

Lol exactly what I was thinking! Calming and stimulating at the same time.

[@ibleedtae]

yes! we need a podcast with Manny and Tan ASAP!

[@serpentinefireball]

I love how excited Tan is and how soft Manny is, basically love the whole interaction

[@AyeshaMalik]

My favorite Pakistani and my favorite Filipino in one video! I am so happy right now. And Tan is 10000% correct about Manny

[@minsuga-ju7lz]

Ayesha Malik Omg I love ur channel

[@j2174]

Also your favourite Brit and Canuck?

[@sheandhercat2612]

oOoO an interaction between two asians on tv that aren't east asians i luv it

[@Mari-gk5vk]

Now what’s mannys skincare routine

[@buttahp]

Asian dont raisin.

[@camtothemax]

He asian

[@kllwc7772]

buttahp Hehe ! I love that phrase !

[@FM0621]

Genetics

[@Yishy22]

Well, he was born... And there you go

[@adamazri928]

Marvel is currently planning on "Shang-Chi" film. An Asian superhero. I nominated Manny Jacinto to play the lead role. What, Chris Hemsworth was a nobody until he got cast as Thor. People need to know how handsome this man is lol

[@miguelmacatagal3465]

True. A Filipino born actor doing a Marvel role will change the nation. Even Steven Yeun was called

[@kholaranjha7805]

Yesss

[@fartyfat6539]

im pretty sure they already got the actor for shang chi, which physically (very shallow of me) im not too thrilled with. im not even that excited for that movie, like really, the first asian solo superhero movie has to be about kungfu master??

[@drcapparel246]

He needs to pronounce his family name properly first. Jah-sintow my ass! It's "Hasinto" and you know it, Manny! Don't go and Americanize your last name. It's weird.

[@TNDCBaby]

@@fartyfat6539 Disappointed in the body or his face?

[@givemesomesugar]

Manny is the most beautiful man on television. FACTS ARE FACTS AMERICA

[@LouNeptune]

If Manny Jacinto doesn't win the sexiest man on Earth thing I will *riot*

[@CharacterMedia]

People Magazine, get on it!

[@aureagallardo1419]

I love how Tan absolutely embraces the fact that he is representing so many minorities. He doesn't shy away from it, he fully understands the responsibility and proud to step up to the plate!

[@bjonahfrancisco7223]

I agree with Tan. Manny's really the prettiest guy on TV right now.

[@AleahKCH]

Manny’s body language is so adorable, like he’s not sure of him self when he ABSOLUTELY SHOULD BE because he’s amazing! ❤️

[@kaylaweisselberg1138]

anyone else think that tan would make an amazing teacher? honestly its one of the hardest jobs in the world but he would really be one of those teachers that change your life.

[@nyangweso]

He desperately wants kids and he's gonna make such a great dad.

[@tanvikejriwal1]

Tan sounds like the most chaotic child ever. Sneaking off to New York for his 17th birthday, changing schools without telling his parents.....I would watch a show based on his childhood.

[@MarianaPz14]

They are both hot AF

[@applejuice2984]

if i could have a drop of tan's confidence i would be set

[@MissyASTB]

Manny is such a babe. I love how soft spoken he is.

[@shreyadutt5150]

Manny's social awkwardness is just so relatable. 💜

[@wehcd]

"I think this is just a general for Asians not just your version of Asians - South Asians too - we only have a couple of options available to us or else our parents see us as failures" I don't think anyone has said it better than Tan.

[@gilayuval8553]

Deborah C as a Jew I also totally related to this. My brother is a language teacher and is a genius at learning other languages and yet...

[@mbeneat]

Manny saying I love you to Tan at the end. I’m melting.

[@coltonmartin5057]

I love Manny's voice. And face. And hair. And personality. Marry me

[@bjonahfrancisco7223]

Nope. He's marrying me.

[@coltonmartin5057]

@@bjonahfrancisco7223 It's 2019! Open relationships are so in rn. Learn to share.

[@bjonahfrancisco7223]

@@coltonmartin5057 on other cases, sure, maybe. but not him. NEVER. 😂😂😂

[@apolpieTV]

Unfortunately, he's married already 😭

[@obiekat53]

Two handsome well dressed articulate men, the world needs more exposure so that we all know the entire spectrum of what is beauty and elegance. And, Tan looks fabulous and I'm not sure what Manny looks like because I can't get past those eyes, Tan says he looks good so I'll have to go along with his opinion

[@artheaux666]

He's too handsome and humble my goodness More asian actors on television please

[@jesslee635]

Everyone: Manny is hot Manny : fake news

[@muahh514]

"Its like we were in different time zones..no that sounds stupid. Its like we were in different clockworlds." My favorite jason line

[@DrAdnan]

Manny’s bone structure though 💪

[@crystalwolcott4744]

Speaking of Asian Nerd fliped stereotypes, an interaction of Jason and Josh from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend would be so interesting, lol

[@NT-tn6oo]

YES!! A Manny and Vincent interview would be amazing

[@crystalwolcott4744]

@@nanajiloh i hadn't thought of that. I hope it doesn't.

[@aaronblasyak1527]

@@nanajiloh I hope not too.. Jason, Josh, and Miggy from single parents all these dumb loveable sexy characters.

[@ttwurtles]

According to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau, 34.3% of Laotians, 38.5% of Cambodians, and 39.6% of Hmong adults in the U.S do not have a high school diploma. The 2006-2008 American Community Survey showed that 65.8% of Cambodian, 66.5% of Laotian, 63.2% of Hmong, and 51.1% of Vietnamese Americans have not attended college. When Southeast Asian Americans get grouped into the stereotypical category of “Asians”, they are not able to receive the necessary support needed because societal expectations propose that all Asian Americans are more than capable of graduating high school and college. For example, Southeast Asian Americans are denied access to financial and academic support because they have checked the “Asian” category box. Due to the model minority myth, people have automatically assumed that they are the top academic performing of all races. The model minority myth suggests that Asian Americans have been universally successful due to hard work and good cultural values, so other racial minority groups need only follow if they want to be successful too. However, this is not true.

[@dragonboy718]

ITS TRUE, MANNY MOST HANDSUM GUY ON TV....HE IS SO SWEET

[@FM0621]

Two gorgeous men: A south Asian and an East Asian breaking stereotypes in America!! Woohoo! I’m here for it

[@kawaiiotakuable]

Southeast

[@nickchase9150]

@@kawaiiotakuable I was about to say southeast hahahha

[@weepingserpentsongsingswit6151]

welp, this is my valentine day present for myself.

[@ginny1857]

I hope it doesn’t backfire for Manny where he gets trapped into only “dumb-guy” roles after the good place Seems like a Ashton Kutcher situation where he’s so well known for being dumb that (even though the actor is smart) he might have trouble getting cast as such

[@paulineeeee]

Ginny Johnson he's been in a few dramas and will be in the upcoming Top Gun movie with Tom Cruise! ^^

[@niamhb811]

he's in a really good place right now in which this is his only "dumb" role so he can easily pull it back

[@kinekine96]

"your version of Asian" I dIEd omg Tan lol yes break the mold of Asian stereotypes

[@Sasha-lf8bu]

Tan is a savage but delivers it so pleasantly 😂

[@randomperson8571]

Them: "Asian guys aren't attractive" Me: "Oh yeah?" *Pulls out picture of Manny Jacinto* Also Tan is my favorite from Queer Eye (by a small margin because all of them are lovely men), he absolutely deserves every recognition that can be given to him. What a king. Yes to Manny Jacinto for People's Sexiest Man Alive. Screw top 5, he deserves the Sexiest. Tan, back me up.

[@IndefinableSin]

@bye girl Go to Japan, Korea etc and ask them which they prefer. They'll tell you they prefer men from their own countries. I know cause I asked.

[@DJMichaelAngelo]

until reading these comments, I thought Manny Jacinto was hispanic, cuz of his last name! had no idea he's actually asian....no wonder I find him so gorgeous

[@IndefinableSin]

@bye girl And I know white women who only date Asian men, but outliers don't make the case for the whole.

[@sams517]

DJMichaelAngelo he’s filipino

[@kieranshae]

Two of the most gorgeous men on TV in one room...idk if my heart can take it

[@shinebright833]

Manny should play 007! I'm here for it

[@c0ronariu5]

Manny’s “I see” is probably the most soothing two syllables I’ve heard in a long time.

[@elou.bunbun]

the most soothing 22 minutes of my life

[@CharacterMedia]

It's Jianyu approved.

[@kjdnyhmghfvb]

"I'm not the kind of person that prepares for anything." So...you mean to tell me you just wake up with that hair!?! Ugh you beautiful unicorn of a man.

[@TheLionheartCenter]

I genuinely love Tan's confidence to be able to wing it all the time and know it's going to work out fine.

[@SchezrehBieber]

im in love with both of them and im living for how confident Tan is

[@secret3811]

If Netflix slid into my DM's I would be the mistake they wish they forgot.

[@Tasnim33]

This made me laugh so hard 🤣🤣

[@halane4790]

Manny Jacinto has the softest, sweetest voice I have ever heard

[@AlexLovesTH]

I don't know why but I was so shocked to find out Manny is Canadian

[@tigerlily515]

He's Canadian???

[@chrizeldabernil8323]

I'm so shocked he pronounces his name as JA-sinto, instead of the proper HA-sinto. Is it just conforming to most people's pronunciation, what they are most comfortable saying?

[@marsblue2238]

It changes everything...

[@Backflipgal12]

He plays a Floridian so well, it was very unexpected

[@purpleghost106]

That made me incredibly happy, he grew up only a couple cities over from me! :D Now that I listen for it I can hear that he enunciates his T's like a Vancouverite - Ryan Reynolds does it too.

[@cheshirecat1611]

Oh god, I love Tan so much! When he said he would do well in all of the categories! What confidence! I am sure he would!

[@MusicLuver0543]

what are the odds that I start watching and loving both of these shows??? and find this interview? :’) we love creative shows and lovely charismatic entertainers

[@lise891]

Two handsome men, Manny's cheekbones and Tan's hair, fabulous.

[@georgeweasley54]

why is this making me emotional?!?!

[@davidguinto6751]

same huhu manny is getting recognition

[@yuanfei46]

so so proud of these two south asians!! as a fellow filo, im so happy manny is getting the recognition he deserves and hollywood def needs more filipino actors/acteesses!

[@fancii]

He has Daniel Dae Kim's eyes and cheekbones, Sean William Scott's wideset mouth & plump lips and lo-fi vibe appeal of Avan Jogia. By God he IS perfect! O_O

[@caroljomasi1144]

I didn't know I needed this collab in my life until I see it.

[@theviceinvirtue]

This video needs more views. Everyone share this EVERYWHERE.

[@Xineal]

my "holy shit he's hot" moment for manny was when they put him in a grey suit and fedora in tgp

[@saisrivarshamalladi6138]

Yup same

[@farahh.964]

this was such an adorable video!! manny was so nervous and intimidated, but you can see halfway through the interview that tan made him feel comfortable. so nice!

[@Kat_Rat1998]

This was SUCH a great conversation! And omg I can't believe Tan lied to his parents about his degree! Ish! I wish he was my mentor when I was in college.

[@marabarbra4881]

I've never seen Manny's show, but I'm glad Filipinos are so well-represented. And Pakistanis as well. Asians, represent!

[@allisadiary]

tan france is so charming what even

[@emmaeriksson7155]

Omg I never thought of manny as handsome bc he does play Jason so well but damn he is! Thank you Tan for once again opening up my eyes

[@ijustreallylikeramenokay7626]

All the guys from the Fab 5 are sweet and soft and awesome and I already knew that and I loved Manny from the good place but I didn't expect him to also be so kind and sweet and lovely o:

[@Kuralai95]

Discussions like this is so much more interesting to watch than regular interviews.

[@sjhuettl]

Loving this series of dialogues! The diversity, within the Asian community, in backgrounds and stories. Yes, we are multidimensional...and hot!

[@nickhanson2680]

Tan is so sweet and so thoughtful, so glad to see them together. Really nice conversation. Awesome to get to know Manny better too

[@howiez9790]

OMG I can't handle this level of beauty and sweetness. Tan is absolutely gorgeous, and Manny, dude, I mean, like, how? Why? What?

[@nomthandazo4111]

this interview is the most relaxing thing ever

[@Edward9094]

OMG How incredibly attractive are these two!?

[@erikamaya3596]

Omg they r both soo cute, Manny is my new crush I love his mannerism

[@bloojkl4520]

He's so pretty I wanna cry

[@spencerkieu5846]

it’s a shock to the system to see jason’s face and hear really intelligent conversation hahaha

[@eschields1012]

Manny is always so nervous on these things and people telling him how handsome he is absolutely helps hahahaha

[@janella.9997]

I love Manny in The Good Place but I LOVED Manny when he played a character in The Good Doctor.

[@jmt1335]

“I stand on their shoulders” We all do.

[@AnastaziaChannel]

i love this interview so much, the representation, they were so comfortable with each other and the questions were actually good, i've got to know them better. also, the way manny doesn't realise how incredibly gorgeous he is makes me endeared

[@AmetafJohora]

i feel like if i looked manny in the eye i wouldn't be able to speak

[@linhnguyen-vp8cu]

I fell in love with Jianyu at first sight but then I found out he is Jason but I still love him a lot 😘😘😘

[@luwirap]

The combined handsomeness and sophisticated and charm of these two human beings in this video is just trying to burst out of my monitor screen!

[@manonscialfa3888]

This got super real for me bc im the only one in my family going into the performing arts (concert dance) and I know the pressure that Tan and Manny are talking about. It felt like such a relief to hear ppl talk about this ♡

[@angelarusso2553]

Manny is so modest and chaotic awkward omg♡♡♡♡♡♡♡ absolutely love this crossover. Epic

[@JackieHall71]

I am so thankful that we are seeing more and more representation of every race. We are not where we need to be but we are slowly getting there. I LOVE Tan. He is amazing. Manny is great as well. Manny is so humble and seems so sweet.

[@kimchi465]

But he is the most handsome on TV, the world even * breaths deeply 🥺

[@katiejames8164]

The most gorgeous duo, I am so dead with how much attractiveness is exploding from this room😍

[@Williaww]

I hope we see so much more of them both for years to come.

[@sarabara3757]

this is so pure im crying

[@briannajimenez7]

Everything about this is my favorite.

[@jupiterj1065]

i love this, I LOVE. THIS. THE BEST CROSSOVER!!!

[@paulineeeee]

Love these two!!

[@greernewman7335]

I didn't realise Manny was from the good place so when I saw his face I was like ooo ahhhh

[@tangerinedream00]

THEY ARE SO BEAUTIFUL AND PURE MY HEART HURTS

[@nandhinisingh2514]

This entire conversation is my life...literally. Thank you for sharing your stories and letting us know we are not alone in our experiences.

[@LeeSlayyy]

This video is so powerful, I wish them both so much success!

[@bluestarartist2010]

I LOVE Manny’s voice. PERIOD!!!