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Henry Golding, 31, said it was a good thing to question why he was given the part because it means that people are having a conversation
Henry, whose mother is Malaysian and father English, added that he wasn't sure what the 'litmus test' for being Asian was but he understood the concern
He said: 'What is the litmus test for being Asian enough? But it’s okay for [someone] who has never been to Asia to say, "He's definitely not Asian enough'"

Published: 17:17 EDT, 16 July 2018 | Updated: 20:53 EDT, 16 July 2018

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When the trailer for Crazy Rich Asians was released in April, fans praised the film for its diversity - a huge accomplishment considering is the first big-budget, non-historical period film in 25 years to feature an all-Asian ensemble cast.

But despite the film's applause, there was still some backlash concerning casting for the role of Nick Young after British-Malaysian actor Henry Golding, 31, was given the part because fans feared he wasn't 'Asian enough' due to his English roots.

But according to the breakout star (this is his first ever acting gig in a movie) 'it's fair' and even a good thing to question why he was given the part because it means that people are having a conversation about it, he told In Style.

Backlash: Fans of the film Crazy Rich Asians feared that British-Malaysian actor Henry Golding, 31, wasn't 'Asian enough' (Henry at Esquire's annual "Maverick's Of Hollywood" in February)

First time: Crazy Rich Asians (pictured) is Henry's first big-screen acting gig

'It's fair,' he said of the 'Asian enough' debate.

'I always think, "What is the litmus test for being Asian enough?" But it’s okay for [someone] who has never been to Asia to say, "Oh no, he’s definitely not Asian enough.'"

Henry, whose mother is Malaysian and father is English, added: 'There should be a conversation about it, because if there wasn't, I think we wouldn’t be able to educate people. There are allowed to be questions like that, because the past has dictated that roles have been whitewashed.'

Despite moving from Malaysia to the UK when he was seven, Henry said that prior to moving to Singapore full-time, he spent a lot of time in his home continent, which has given him a 'broad outlook on all Asian cultures'.

And it may have been his well-cultivated life that helped him land the role of Nick because believe it or not, Henry was mentioned to one of the producers for the film by an employee who five years earlier, met Henry at a party and immediately thought he'd be perfect for the part.

Meant to be: Despite the criticism, Henry said that the role pf Nick Young in the film was 'perfect' for him

Once Jon M Chu, the director of the film, heard about Henry, he followed him on Instagram and after doing a through dive into his feed, he knew that he had found the man for the role.

And Henry agreed and even said that the part of Nick Young was the 'most perfect' role he could ever be cast in.

Coming soon: Crazy Rich Asians is based off Kevin Kwan's 2013 novel of the same and is is scheduled to be released on August 15

'It was probably the most perfect character I could ever be cast in,' he said.

'I was the one who fit the role as perfectly as possible for [director] Jon [M. Chu], after seeing everybody. I literally was the last person they saw.'

But even though Henry was the perfect man for the job, he was initially hesitant to audition for the part and even turned down several offers to audition for the lead role.

'I was like, "I’m sure they’ll want to do the role justice. I’m sure they’re going to get a seasoned actor to portray this beautiful character,'" Henry said.

Henry, who has been a presenter in BBC's The Travel Show since 2014 said that he always knew acting was his end goal but that he wanted to wait for 'the right time' in his career.

But as for his career now, Henry said that he's in a 'limbo' where he's waiting for three movies that he has filmed to come out. But he's also aware that when they do, his life will drastically change.

Henry will also be starring in the film A Simple Favor with Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick and Saigon-set drama Monsoon.

Excited: Henry said that in addition to celebrating the film for its strides in diversity, audiences will be able to enjoy it because of its great story line

'I’m in a fantastic position where I can still walk down Orchard Road in Singapore, which is, like, the busiest street and shopping district, and live an ordinary life, walk down in my PJ's, and grab a coffee,' he said. 'I think when the film comes out that might be a different story.'

Crazy Rich Asians is based off Kevin Kwan's 2013 novel of the same name and follows a young Asian American woman, played by Constance Wu, who meets her boyfriend's, played by Henry, parents only to find out they're one of the richest families in Singapore. It is scheduled to be released on August 15.

Henry said that in addition to celebrating the film for its strides in diversity, audiences will be able to enjoy it because of its great story line.

'Normalization of ethnicity is the most important takeaway. Once you get enveloped in this world and this story, you forget that it’s all Asians on screen,' he said. 'You forget that it’s set in Asia.'

'It’s just doing justice to the material, and that’s what storytelling is all about. We need to reach that stage of normalization, and then we can enjoy the wonderful stories that people write. If there’s a voice that comes out of, it can do wonders.'