Ross Butler is an actor and producer recognized for redefining Asian representation in Hollywood. He is best known for his breakout role as Zach Dempsey in Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why and has also starred in Riverdale, Disney’s K.C. Undercover, and the To All the Boys film franchise. On the big screen, Butler plays Super Hero Eugene Choi in DC’s Shazam! films, voiced Spine Chief in Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon, and has recently led projects such as Perfect Addiction and Love in Taipei.
A Singapore-born, Virginia-raised talent with a global following of more than 12 million fans, Butler balances his on-screen success with his mission to expand diverse storytelling and champion authentic representation in the entertainment industry.
At BRIDGE Summit, Ross Butler will share his journey of navigating Hollywood as an Asian actor, sharing his journey to break stereotypes, and inspiring the next generation of creators to tell stories that reflect the world’s true diversity.
As audiences converge and tastes diversify, global hits depend on authenticity as much as scale. This conversation examines how actors and producers navigate casting, finance, and distribution across continents, and how to shape stories that honor cultural nuance while appealing to worldwide audiences.
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