Aaron Yoo Quotes, born May 12, 1979, in East Brunswick, New Jersey, is a Korean-American actor whose vibrant performances have illuminated screens for over two decades. Known for roles in Disturbia (2007), 21 (2008), Friday the 13th (2009), and the series StartUp (2016–2018), Yoo has built a diverse career spanning horror, drama, and sci-fi, including The Tomorrow People (2013–2014). A University of Pennsylvania theater graduate, he’s also starred in off-Broadway plays and commercials. Married to makeup artist Fara Homidi, Yoo is a soccer enthusiast and environmental advocate.
These 15 quotes—sourced from interviews, articles, and public statements—reflect his insights on acting, cultural identity, creativity, and finding joy in life, capturing his dynamic, heartfelt spirit.
15 Aaron Yoo Quotes
- “When you’re on the subway in New York, people literally could be 11-inches away from you, and you can’t just stare at them.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “My favorite types of movies definitely aren’t thrillers, but at the same time you can’t deny the genius of Hitchcock’s films.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Doing Shakespeare in the Park has always been a dream. Everyone else says Hamlet, but I want to play Romeo.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I feel like after acting, the other half of why I love this business is the opportunity to work with and meet people who inspire you. That it pays my rent is a good bonus.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I’m an actor in between jobs right now, so I kind of live the life of a 7-year old.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I’m really not that good at Guitar Hero!” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “The function of the killer and watching him—whatever that says about the world in which we live—it was always more about that world than it was about the actual watching.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Ever since my big break in ‘Disturbia,’ one of my favorite things people have said to me is ‘I never saw a cool Asian person on screen until I saw you in this or that movie.’” (The Korea Herald, 2016)
- “I’m the only actor that handed Ben articles that I’d already read.” (The Korea Herald, 2016, on StartUp research)
- “The New Jersey-born actor says he is obsessed with three things in his free time—‘My wife, my dog and soccer.’” (The Korea Herald, 2016)
- “I’ve been fortunate to find and marry the great love of my life.” (The Korea Herald, 2016)
- “This is the stuff that you lay in bed at night thinking about… When I first found out I got the role, I ran around a parking lot flapping my arms and making chicken sounds.” (IGN, 2007, on Disturbia)
- “Fortunately, Ronnie has a real place in the story. It’s friendship—it’s love… What he cares about is that his friend now has something motivating him.” (IGN, 2007, on Disturbia)
- “It’s one of those moments where you pinch yourself and say ‘wow this is what I get to do for a living.’” (TalkNerdyWithUs, 2016, on StartUp set)
- “I’m constantly trying to find something that’s different from me, whereas some actors do the same thing, again and again. That’s not for me.” (AZQuotes, 2017)
Aaron Yoo’s quotes sparkle with infectious energy, a love for authentic storytelling, and a pride in breaking stereotypes, inspiring us to chase dreams, connect with others, and embrace life’s quirks. From Disturbia’s Ronnie to StartUp’s Alex Bell, his words, celebrated in posts found on X for their charm, reflect an actor who brings heart to every role. Which quote fuels your passion to create or stand out? Share it in the comments and keep Yoo’s dynamic legacy thriving!
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