Priyanka Chopra Jonas on South Indian Representation in Hollywood and Her Insecurities as an Actor

• Priyanka Chopra Jonas talks about the under-representation of South Asians in Hollywood and how it was hard for her to find her identity in English language entertainment.
• She never expected someone who “looked like her” to be cast in a foreign film but with the rise of the internet and streaming services, more diverse actors have been given opportunities.
• Despite her success, Chopra Jonas had doubts about her career as an actor and emphasizes the importance of consistent work to create credibility.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas on South Indian Representation in Hollywood: “Never Expected Someone Like Me to be Cast in a Foreign Film”

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, the global icon, recently spoke about the under-representation of South Asians in Hollywood and how she never expected someone who “looked like her” to be cast in a foreign film. She also opened up about her insecurities as an actor despite having a successful career in Bollywood and Hollywood.

The Citadel star shared her experience in an interview with The Radio Times, where she talked about how she struggled to find her identity in English language entertainment when she first came to America. She explained that American entertainment was not representative of the melting pot of its population, which made it hard for immigrants like her to relate to.

However, with the explosion of the internet and streaming services, people from different countries can now watch entertainment from different parts of the world. This has made it possible for more diverse actors to break into Hollywood, including Chopra Jonas herself.

Despite her success, Chopra Jonas shared that she had doubts about her career and thought it would be taken away from her at any moment. She emphasized the importance of creating credibility with consistent work, which takes time and effort.