Watch out world, with the release of two big movies—Crazy Rich Asians and A Simple Favor—in as many months, Henry Golding is about to go supernova. We caught up with the local actor turned Hollywood star in a road trip out to Joshua Tree and discovered that good things really do come to those who wait. (Also, it never hurts to have a charming British accent.)
It’s 8.15am on a sunny Saturday in Los Angeles and I’ve been rattling on the front door of Golding’s downstairs’ neighbour for the last 20 minutes. Luckily, no one has answered.
“My manager just texted me,” Golding continues, giving me a generous hug. “She said you were outside and not sure if you were at the right place.” His eyes smile when he flashes his cheeky grin. It’s as warm as it is honest. “It’s so good to see you, I can’t remember the last time we saw each other.”
The first time I met Golding was in Singapore, some six years ago on a photo shoot. As it turns out, it was his first magazine shoot in Singapore after moving over from Malaysia. With half-English and half-Malaysian Iban ancestry, Golding stood out with his distinguished good looks, stature and that proper yet self-effacing British charm. Chivalrous not chavvy. Rakish not rudimentary. Bright not boring. In short, he had presence. And naturally, he quickly became a popular local personality and scored a hosting gig on BBC’s The Travel Show. When he married Liv Lo, the gorgeous model, TV presenter and yoga instructor of Italian-Taiwanese heritage in 2016, Golding’s star continued to rise.
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