Biography

Kenny Leu is an up-and-coming actor. He is known for his compelling lead roles in small-budget films that became big hits:

Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope (2017) is a 33-minute film on YouTube with over 17M views. Despite having a miniscule budget, and the challenge of adapting a beloved anime franchise into live action, the film made a massive viral impact. Kenny is still recognized worldwide as its heroic iconic lead, Gohan.

A Shot Through the Wall (2020) is an indie drama that tackles a sensitive, modern topic. Kenny plays a Chinese-American rookie cop in New York who accidentally shoots and kills an innocent Black man, through a wall. The film received critical acclaim, including the NY Times, earning praise for Kenny's nuanced performance. The film is an official selection of SXSW and Bentonville, among others.

Kat Loves LA (2017) is a rom-com web series that achieved a cult status in the Asian-American community. Kenny plays the main love interest of a young woman trying to find true love in LA. The series won festival awards, and was written about and recognized by NextShark.

Kenny has also worked in mainstream film & TV. He was in Midway (2019) alongside Aaron Eckhart, playing a young Chinese school teacher who saves his life. Kenny has also guest starred in many popular shows like NCIS : Enquêtes spéciales (2003), NCIS : Los Angeles (2009), Le long chemin du retour (2017), and The player (2015).

Most recently, Kenny stars in Yakuza Princess (2021), an indie action-thriller. It was an international success, even placing on Netflix's Global Top 10 list for several weeks.

As a lead actor, Kenny has a universal appeal that people gravitate to. His natural charisma crosses cultures and borders, and makes a powerful storyteller we can all relate to. Kenny is a Chinese-American who is deeply connected to his roots; he grew up bilingual and has shamelessly won countless martial arts competitions worldwide.

- IMDb mini biography by: Anonymous