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Kenny Leu is known for:

  • Independence Day: Resurgence
    We always knew they were coming back. Using recovered alien technology, the nations of Earth have collaborated on an immense defense program to protect the planet. But nothing can prepare us for the aliens’ advanced and unprecedented force. Only the ingenuity of a few brave men and women can bring our world back from the brink of extinction.
  • Midway
    The story of the Battle of Midway, and the leaders and soldiers who used their instincts, fortitude and bravery to overcome massive odds.

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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 (2003), NCIS: Los Angeles (2009), The Long Road Home (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.