Kenny Leu is an emerging actor, renowned for his captivating lead roles in modestly budgeted films that have achieved widespread success:
Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope, a 33-minute film released on YouTube in 2017, has garnered an astonishing 17 million views. Despite the challenges of adapting a beloved anime franchise into live-action with a limited budget, the film created a massive viral impact. As the iconic lead, Gohan, Kenny Leu is still widely recognized globally for his heroic portrayal.
A Shot Through the Wall, a 2020 indie drama, tackles a sensitive and contemporary topic with nuance and sensitivity. Kenny Leu plays a Chinese-American rookie cop in New York who, through a series of unfortunate events, accidentally shoots and kills an innocent Black man. The film received widespread critical acclaim, including praise from the New York Times, for Kenny's powerful performance. A Shot Through the Wall has been officially selected for various prestigious film festivals, including SXSW and Bentonville.
Kat Loves LA, a romantic comedy web series released in 2017, has achieved a cult following within the Asian-American community. Kenny Leu plays the main love interest of a young woman searching for true love in Los Angeles. The series won several festival awards and was recognized by NextShark.
In addition to his work in indie films and web series, Kenny Leu has also appeared in mainstream movies and television shows. He starred alongside Aaron Eckhart in Midway (2019),playing a young Chinese school teacher who saves his life. Kenny has also made guest appearances in popular shows such as NCIS (2003),NCIS: Los Angeles (2009),The Long Road Home (2017),and The Player (2015).
Most recently, Kenny Leu starred in Yakuza Princess (2021),an indie action-thriller that achieved international success, even ranking on Netflix's Global Top 10 list for several weeks.
As a lead actor, Kenny Leu possesses a universal appeal that resonates with audiences worldwide. His natural charisma transcends cultural boundaries, making him a powerful storyteller with whom viewers can empathize. Born to Chinese-American parents, Kenny Leu grew up bilingual and has shamelessly won numerous martial arts competitions globally, remaining deeply connected to his roots.
