Kore Conversations: Leonardo Nam & Maggie Q

Maggie Q and Leonardo Nam sit down for a candid conversation about immigrant parents, white male privilege and empowering the Asian American community through art.
The actors were the recipients of the Actor and Actress of the Year awards at Character Media16th Unforgettable Gala on Dec. 9, 2017, inside the Beverly Hilton.
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[@TedMeow]

Dang I had no idea Maggie was so WISE! Look at her dropping all these pearls of wisdom! And Leonard is SUCH A CUTIE!

[@DungarooTV]

Both Maggie and Leo are 40 years old. They looks really good for their age.

[@kristenp9122]

I’ve known her ever since Naked Weapon- she’s always been an action star. I’m so happy she’s finally getting the recognition she deserves. She’s more than just a side character. She can easily be the main star! Hello Nikita and Protégé, she’s a star

[@awake8806]

I love how she uses the ‘fire’ in her in the most productive way. Both of these actors are inspiring! Deep respect.

[@WannaKamaka]

"You can knock me down and I come back stronger." Wow. She is just like her character, Nikita. Way to go, Maggie Q!!

[@lynne4865]

I am not Asian but I love knowing about other cultures, this is a good step forward for the entertainment industry.

[@demzre]

Wow, one of the best interviews I've seen this past year. Probably because it felt more like a conversation between friends. I became a bigger Maggie Q after this.

[@mouath_14]

I just love her, Maggie is one of my favorite actors of all time.

[@ItsBritneyBitch1]

Same! I've been a huge fan of hers since Nikita!

[@stoplightslaw]

Maggie is a very intelligent, and mentally strong woman who has a lot of passion and not afraid to speak up

[@ISpyParadise]

So heartfelt and honest. As an Asian American women, I can so relate!!

[@herokawasaki2904]

Maggie Q is a beautiful woman , smart , talented and I'm glad that they are bringing this topic up it doesn't matter on your ethnicity you are but be proud of who you are and where you came from ! I'm glad the Asian community is coming up in the industry , I wish I was in crazy rich asians or any kind movies lol ! What a great topic much love and keep up the great work !

[@WannaKamaka]

Maggie is the best! She deserves any role she wants. Beautiful, talented, fit!

[@emilaubry6856]

They're both so articulate and attractive. I love their passion and strength. Maggie, you are such an amazing person!

[@janicechase9138]

Maggie Q is simply AN ULTIMATE SUPERWOMAN, in our modern world! I am so proud of her, and her great work! I hope that more celebrities will follow in her footsteps! She's the real-deal!!! SALAMAT/THANK YOU, Maggie Q, for everything!

[@kangkang1560]

She is my ultimate idol too. All action series and movies of her i really want to watch. NIKITA Series, The Priest movie, Mission Impossible 3 I think, Divergent, Naked Weapon.

[@kangkang1560]

She is so smart the way she deliver her self, tye body language, expression and everything so so much intellegent sexy hot and cool smart woman. She is supperwoman

[@hmp0149]

Remember Maggie Q from naked weapon. Well spoken and still looks good to this day!

[@M1x9330]

Yes! "Finding roles that are NOT Ethnic specific." YES! Break those barriers Maggie!

[@Flutterbyby]

Excellent conversation between two intelligent artists. Thoroughly enjoyed.

[@twingurl25]

Maggie q fantastic actress miss nikita and love designated survivor

[@erionafrancescasherifi4492]

Damn! I knew I liked this girl really much, but I did know it was exactly for how I am finding her in this conversation! Wow! Definitely an awesome individual!!! ❤ You go girl!!

[@nandhinisingh2514]

"I am not accepting what you deem acceptable for me"- Queen

[@phuongquang2590]

Thanks for vocalizing the truth about how Hollywood typically views minorities- Maggie Q is amazing!!!

[@slat13]

Such a great conversation. I love Maggie Q since Nikita and it was interesting to see her discuss her thoughts.

[@ThaoNguyen-gc2pu]

I always really like Maggie Q, didn’t know that she is mix Vietnamese and white! Just heard from her today on an healthy ad and I really sure I like the right Lady! After listening to this interview, live her more 🥰🥰

[@jessmontes8129]

I love this two!!!! Nam and Q.

[@ACBeats-nk5gd]

Maggie is the coolest actress on the globe!

[@saoirseandreapatriciacrowl506]

She's half irish half Vietnamese and french, she's very beautiful and impressive and she's really cool

[@nelothebluefrog5953]

Maggie Q has one of the most beautiful smile

[@mondaymary8334]

She's my favourite actress since she was nikita I just love her

[@abegailesquierda6400]

I am so inspired. I love Nikita and I love her ♥

[@kimnguyen3844]

You're amazing Maggie!

[@annnee6409]

Started out a little slow on Maggie's part, her answers a bit shallow in terms of depth, but as the interview moved along she gave such elaborate answers that put you in your place; she is a hotty! And l think she would've been so perfect for female roles based on video games like Street Fighter because she's so kick-ass!

[@illimattic]

WB made the right decision in picking Maggie Q for Nikita because that show is my all time favorite show of all time for this Asian American!! She is still the 2nd Asian woman in the world to lead her own show!

[@saoirseandreapatriciacrowl506]

Hawaii is lucky to have her

[@shabdasharma4089]

U r my fav Maggie Q LUVED YOUR SHOW NIKITA u r just fab ....luv from INDIA

[@danil.6667]

"How 'bout I act like I'm punching you in the face?" LOLLL

[@edmondjames7154]

The best answer

[@moyamonicamulenga2184]

😂😂

[@thedurios]

Maggie q I LOVE the movie Nikitia

[@usehername1]

Have people not met Asians who speak perfect English in Hollywood??

[@demolution325]

clearly they've not met asians who was raised in america, australia etc

[@user-tz9jh6pv2j]

And that's exactly why they're having this talk. Hollywood representation of Asian people is pretty non-inclusive and... plays up racial stereotypes. It's bullshit. I have so many people who still ask me how I am able to speak English even after I tell them I was born and raised in Chicago....

[@illimattic]

Maggie Q is the 2nd Asian to lead her own show, the first one was in the 50s.

[@SheylaGomes]

She is awesome!

[@APPRL100]

had no idea he was from australia!

[@ecrowe327]

Really enjoyed this conversation but wish Leo had spoken more.

[@kangkang1560]

I love her and everything. I watvh her series and action movies. NIKITA Series, Naked weapon, divergent, mission impossible 3 I think or 2 and The Priest

[@TOMANDJERRYRAN2GETHE]

Love this!

[@ironeagle0209]

Seeing Morimoto (Tokyo Drift) grow like that makes me very Happy😄

[@tiararoxeanne1318]

You should watch him as Brian McBrian in Sisterhood of Travelling Pants 2.

[@ZZheng-on7gt]

She’s so gorge!!

[@shahmd1234]

Excellent performance in NIKITA

[@ramoncampos9426]

Maggie Q you are beautiful!

[@daraakinsooto7247]

I think Asian, African and Indian people have similar life experiences and in sure that there others as well of course, not to single any country out.

[@WendyHuNanNZ]

😂 William Q ❤❤❤omg so Irish

[@jessicaren9091]

❤️❤️❤️

[@FollowFunk]

I detected his accent while watching westworld! I'm so perceptive!

[@WendyHuNanNZ]

Will Quigerly 😂😂

[@koshmary112]

Maggie Q is so charming and delightful, super attractive.

[@rehanasami1455]

i like maggie Q

[@nicholasyao3125]

how this guy keep clam

[@LamesWivams]

Maggie Q voice sounds very similar to Julie Bowen (Claire Dunphy from Modern Family)

[@ccx806]

That's Morimoto from Tokyo Drift!!

[@virtual_car996]

And chase linh from nfs undercover!!!!

[@susanstorm7910]

Why wasn’t Maggie Black Widow? Or make her the dceu catwoman pls

[@bimblaq]

honestly i know Maggie from her HK movies, i didn't really watch much of her hollywood stuff cause it's still kind of cast type where she's an Asian person who's fighting (-__-)..

[@ItsBritneyBitch1]

You should watch Nikita!! It's an incredible show and there's nothing wrong with Asian people being badass in movies as long as it doesn't get steriotypical. Maggie Q is not a steriotypical asian in Nikita, she's not a ninja running around with a sword but a ghost agent (ex-assasin). Her character there is very well written with a lot of layers. Maggie Q loves doing her own stunts and being in action shows/movies that's why she choses projects like that. :)

[@lepetitchat123]

First Asian-American to star in a major TV series?...the irony is she is only half-Asian.

[@zintlemvana7955]

So not Asian enough? Is that your point?

[@lepetitchat123]

Zintle Mvana she is half white. It’s like Obama , he is half white half black but people treat him as black only So white is supposed to take second seat when it comes to race?

[@mynamesjeffhardly]

First movie I ever saw Maggie Q in she did a topless love scene on the beach, shout out to Maggie changing a young man's life. That woman deserves a shrine lol :P

[@zintlemvana7955]

@mommymode1985 she's not Nikita. Remembering that is the first step in not getting disappointed

[@marlenasien8793]

It wasn't such a big deal when Maggie Q became Nikita. But if Idris Elba is even whispered to be in talks to play Bond, the internet explodes.

[@zintlemvana7955]

I get what you're saying but La Femme Nikita didn't have the huge following that Ian Fleming's "James Bond" has. So of course not a lot of Americans even knew there had been such a series and that they were rebooting it

[@treasure2behold282]

I have never heard of these people.

[@janetw3461]

By repeating how Americans look down on them, I feel that Asians are literally looking down on themselves by focusing on this issue.

[@TheArtofWill082]

Leonard kind of resembles Chozen from the Karate Kid 2.

[@scottthompson7329]

What's "White male privilege" exactly? If I build my own home and create my own art and others decide to come and live with me, doesn't mean I'm obligated to live in deference to those other people. I wonder when we'll see more non-Asians in Korean film, or Chinese film, or any Asian film industry?

[@govcalif]

she needs more lesbian scenes