Harry Shum Jr. has built a remarkable Hollywood career, from Glee and Shadowhunters to Grey’s Anatomy, Crazy Rich Asians, and Everything Everywhere All at Once. But his success was anything but overnight.As a struggling dancer, Harry was once told that if he hadn’t made it by 25, he never would. Instead of giving up, he followed his father’s advice: take life step by step.In this episode of Aconic, Harry joins Soon Yu to reflect on the years of hard work, rejection, and unexpected breaks that shaped him, from dancing for Beyoncé to going from “Other Asian” on Glee to fan favorite.Now starring in Grey’s Anatomy and competing on Dancing with the Stars, Harry opens up about resilience, representation, relationships, and why taking the stairs instead of the elevator can lead to the most meaningful success.It’s a conversation about trusting the process, staying true to yourself, and recognizing that every step forward matters.

Harry Shum Jr. has built a remarkable Hollywood career, from Glee and Shadowhunters to Grey’s Anatomy, Crazy Rich Asians, and Everything Everywhere All at Once. But his success was anything but overnight.

As a struggling dancer, Harry was once told that if he hadn’t made it by 25, he never would. Instead of giving up, he followed his father’s advice: take life step by step.

In this episode of Aconic, Harry joins Soon Yu to reflect on the years of hard work, rejection, and unexpected breaks that shaped him, from dancing for Beyoncé to going from “Other Asian” on Glee to fan favorite.

Now starring in Grey’s Anatomy and competing on Dancing with the Stars, Harry opens up about resilience, representation, relationships, and why taking the stairs instead of the elevator can lead to the most meaningful success.

It’s a conversation about trusting the process, staying true to yourself, and recognizing that every step forward matters.

Harry Shum Jr. : From “Nameless Asian” to Leading Man

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