Sandra Oh Breaks Down Her Career, from 'Grey's Anatomy' to 'Killing Eve' | Vanity Fair
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ส.ค. 2021
- Sandra Oh takes us through her legendary career, including her roles in 'Diary of Evelyn Lau,' 'Double Happiness,' 'Arli$$,' 'Sideways,' 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Killing Eve' and 'The Chair.'
'The Chair' premieres August 20 on Netflix.
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Christina Yang was so perfectly suited to her and nobody could’ve ever played the character better
She made Christina Yang hers. That's how good she is
CRISTINA****
@@celineaytug4087 IT DOSENT MATTER IF ITS FICTIONAL OR NOT IF U KNOW IT U KNOW IT AND I HAVE TO CORRECT IF SOMEONE DOES OT WRONG
@@hiyasingh493 okay, so how about the fact that I now make you feel dumb and base this response on your own theory… it’s ‘YOU’ not U & ‘IT’ not OT.
I saw it and I’m letting you now know
@@celineaytug4087 Can y'all chill lmao
She is the first Asian female actress that I’ve seen in my memory who wasn’t playing a stereotypical Asian role. She’s been a huge influence on my life and I’m grateful for the standards she sets to this day.
I am not in your shoes, but you are 200% on the money.
you mean the first asian female in the western movie industry.
@@liste302 it’s very sad how Hollywood thinks Asians are ugly or something and doesn’t cast them in any movies
I’d also like to add Lucy Liu.
that’s sad in today’s world we have to mention race just to spot out people achievements. Wish we could enjoy her success without race but hey it’s America.
This woman is so powerful. I love the way she speaks about her roles.
@@randomcommunist6276 what do you mean nope .
Exactly . 🥰
@@randomcommunist6276 what
Powerful?! Hahahahahahahahaha. You have no idea.
She's powerful for speaking? Wow that's a low bar for women
I love how this makes me understand why she left Grey’s. In a way, in that time she left, she was not the student anymore, she had learned what she needed, and it was just, you know, time to go. Love her.
And Christina, as a character having her own cardio in Switzerland, was the perfect endgame for Yang
Absolutely. I just went back to S1. On 6 now. I knew GA would survive the loss of Derek, Lexie, Mark, Izzy, and George. Just barely. But I did NOT believe it would survive Cristina’s departure. The show changed but it did not die. April had much to do with that. Tough when Alex and Arizona left. Covid season was ghastly. I haven’t seen current one. Kate Walsh return should help. The show held together by Bailey now.
@@clarissarichardson9114 when I watched it the first time around I stopped watching after Cristina left because she was my fav 😔
@@ThePuglover98 I didn’t watch 5 years. So I only saw S8-17 after covid hit. I hadn’t watched in years.
she left as soon as she started looking for fellowships love that
Sandra oh is everything. Even in roles where she’s not the main character, she’s the main character. She steals the show
yeah and that's Grey's anatomy. They should've named it Yang's Anatomy
when i first started watching grey's i actually thought sandra Oh was a real surgeon
Facts
She’s very memorable
Right???
The way Grey's Anatomy dipped in quality once she left, really miss Christina Yang 😭
So freaking true
yes. they needed to have Amelia Shepherd and Maggie Pierce as Meredith friennies. They needed atleast two people to compensate but still cannot replace Christina Yang. She's the only one!!
@@juuuuhly exactly, no hate to the newer characters but the og cast was *chefs kiss* in terms of how amazing the actors played the characters and fit all together. Separate or weird storylines were still interesting bc the actors made them so, it's a little iffier now
Yeah I stopped watching when she left
SO MUCHHH UGHHHDKDKF😭😭
Sandra Oh needs a podcast, I could listen to her talk for days
Yesss, great idea!
THISS
Her voice is and the way she says stuff is so therapeutic fr
Agreed
Same 🙋🏻♀️
She played DR. CRISTINA YANG for freaking 10 YEARS, and it was her biggest break in the industry. After she left the show it becomes more tragic, sad and dull. She's the brightness of the show. I wish she will go back in the show, maybe a little cameo or something. Everyone loves her character and her as a person.
So true I’m on like season 14 and I always feel like something is missing on the show. I couldn’t figure it out but you just helped me realize that! Lol 😭😭😭😭
@@pinkstar9430 I'm on season 18 and definitely miss her 🤕
her character was the most well thought out. so easy to appreciate. i think meredith is a little bleak without cristina.
She is the sun.
Christina Yang is like the parallel of Ellis Grey, it might be to show that Meridith and her mother could be best friends if the she's mot her daughter..
Christina Yang is one of the reasons why I studied medicine. I just became a doctor the other day.
Congrats to you!!
congrats!!!!
@@meimei90843 Thank you so much!
@@yinyang584 Thank you! Keep me in your prayers! 😊
Congratulations! I’m considering to go to med school because of Christina Yang, too. ❤️
she clearly loves acting, the way she talks about it it’s just mesmerizing
OMG YES U CAN SEE HER PASSION
omg sadistic beauty
yes it's so amazing to watch someone speak about their passion!
Your pfp attracted me more than your comment. Sadistic Beauty is dope!
Yeah
..
You could see it in the way she speaks😍😍
Killing Eve is genuinely one of THE MOST underrated shows to exist. It's my comfort show and I could rewatch it countless times. PLEASE anyone who hasn't seen it, go give it a watch.
it's one of my favorite shows of all time
Binks….I completely agree with you. I am always telling people to watch it. I rewatch it all the time. It’s been on HBO and Hulu recently.
I only just discovered it, I totally went through it as a marathon - Sandra oh is a phenomenal actress
@@mothgirlx6707 Isn’t it wonderful?? Sucks you right in.
Comfort show? 😂 oh no I can’t judge . I watch Grey’s anatomy as a comfort series
She said she doesn’t have some qualities that Christina yang has but I disagree with that so much. Christina is an extension of her. the way she speaks about her acting and the way she describes her growth as an actor is the same raging passion Cristina felt for operating on a beating heart.
I thought so too!
So true!!
Agree
Yeah😀😀😀
She's the typical Christina Yang😀😀
She probably means the meaner streak of Christina lol.
Christina was sometimes mean to others
Can’t believe she didn’t mention her iconic role as vice principal Gupta!
"Gupta. Mmhmm. Mhmm. Mhmm...The Queen is coming."
IKR! Was gonna say that myself... but knew I had to look for this comment first!
And being the teacher in ramona and beezus😭😭
Right! She’s great at comedy and her timing in princess diaries was spot on. I’d love to see her in more comedies.
That’s why i came here
Loved The “so far” at The beginning. She is like I’m not over bitches 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Love that you caught that too!!!
I WAS SO HAPPY WHEN SHE SAID THAT I WANNA SEE MORE OF HER
We all do 😍
yeees
Yeah,i love seeing her acting so much.She always amazes me.
How can they not show her as Principal in "Princess Diaries"?! She was hilarious there
Hahah true!!!!
Yes!!!
Ugh she speaks with SO much passion and her acting is phenomenal. This woman is amazing
Hello dear how are you?
I'm salty that they completely ignored Princess Diaries.
It was a really small role
She was barely in it tho., it may not have even been as significant to her as much as the other films that she had much bigger roles in, which she obviously would have been more committed to and spent her energy on
HAHAHAHAHA YESSSSS SHE LITERALLY ALWAYS STEALS THE SHOW IN WHATEVER ROLE SHES IS!!! THE ICONIC LINE “Gupta, mhmm, mhmmm, mhmm……The queen is coming” I C O N I C
@@suzygirl1843 I don't think Anne Hathaway disavows Princess Diaries AT ALL. She actually posted about its anniversary a few days ago and has said she's up for a third movie. She speaks wonders about making the film on interviews, the only negative thing i've ever heard her say is that she feared being typecasted as a princess.
"gupta. mhmm, mhmm, mhm- the queen is coming."
I never saw Cristina as the antagonist, but it’s interesting to think about.
at first she was supposed to be Meredith's nemesis but Shonda decided to make them best friends because of their insane chemistry.
yess for me, Christina always was the 'better protagonist' more than an antagonist
@Carl Jay C. De Guzman Izzie sucked so much
@@chaosnoelle which makes her a great antagonist. An antagonist isn't just bad, they challenge a protagonist - and especially in the beginning mer and Christina weren't hardcore besties. And they always competed with each other.
I just love Cristina!
Sandra Oh carried Grays for me. I stopped watching when her character left, she was the best part of that show imo. Such a great job playing Christina Yang!
I just love her articulation, her poise, her humor. She's just the dream! Go Canadian Asians!
Hello dear how are you?
@@mbase7621 that’s sus
This is one actor who sounds just as interesting in real life as she is in the wonderful characters she plays on screen.
YESS!! I love her so much and her acting is sooooooo good
Yes!
It’s such a pleasure listening to her tell her story
What an artist! The way she talks about her approach to characters is poetry
She is such a terrific actress. There aren’t many actors that are better than Sandra. She has always had such a big presence that grey’s literally has never been the same since she left… her leaving had more of an impact on that show than when Patrick left. I even watched killing eve … a show a typically would never have watched … because of her. I so wish Cristina Yang would come back
All the original cast had amazing chemistry together.
The character of Christina Yang was casted so perfectly that when I hear Sandra Oh talking I sometimes still hear Christina saying it
i selfishly wished they included princess diaries.
What? Who was she?
@@oz2986 the principle :)
@@oz2986 the best character in the movie
shut up
“Gupta. Mhm. Mhm. Mhm. The queen is coming.”
everything that comes out of her mouth is so well spoken and beautiful
girl wait i literally just came back to this and saw that i’m famous slay
imagine if she didn't leave Grey's? looking at it now, it was such a great decision for her art
i was about to say the same thing, she really made a good move with that. for one, it would be harder for her to go for other roles having been christina SO long, much like ellen is basically only seen as meredith now. also listening to her i feel like she needed that element of evolving and not sticking to christinas character. they had done a lot with christina already, so even tho i was really sad to see her go, for greys and for sandra, it really was a logical move. tbh greys has been going on for too long and now ellen saying that theres a lot of money involved and many people depend on it, it seems like she keeps going so people can keep their jobs, not bc they still have GREAT storylines to cover.
I feel like more than anything, her leaving grey's anatomy was more of a Christina move rather than a Sandra one, just like her character, she wants something more innovative, challenging! She was getting very comfortable with the character and that didn't bring her any progress that she thrived, just like how Christina wanted to conquer more in her surgeon career, Sandra wanted to discover more of her palette. And i admire this woman so much for her quick wit and self understanding methods, she knows what's good for her, she isn't afraid of rock bottom and she is well delicate with how she manages herself. That's what we call an ecstatic person.
@@mann7298Good point, it's kinda sad.
The way Cristina Yang talks about hearts is the way Sandra Oh talks about acting. 😍
i actually wish they talked more about greys anatomy since thats one of her major roles and is so fundamental to her popularity
I mean she played that character for 10 years!! 24 episode seasons crazy!
She probably asked not to- as she's always asked about it, in every interview; including if she'll go back, to which she always has to answer no.... I think she's over talking about it now
I think maybe she ended up feeling trapped in it. When you hear her reasons for accepting the role they’re very different to how the role ended up.
@@lincimpi1337 I feel like it's like Radiohead with Creep. They're just so done with it, but people keep asking for more.
@@lincimpi1337 yea not to mention the "toxic" set of greys anatomy as claimed by ellen during seasons 1-10
In the original casting notes for the Grey’s pilot, the character of Yang was considered to be something of a rival to Meredith, and would have been the most antagonistic character in the original pilot. This was before they realised the potential for having the Grey/Yang friendship. A lot of things change. The original plan was to pair up Meredith with Burke. Bailey was originally imagined as a romantic interest for George. So many things changed after casting. So based on the original casting notes, before they changed things, Yang was considered more antagonistic towards Meredith.
Knowing the original plan for Bailey and George its kind a awkward Bailey and George in love interest. They have mother and son relationship.
@@marykylaeroapras3064 this was a very early draft. They originally planned on casting “a tiny blonde” in the role of Bailey, to make her stern personality more of a contrast. But that was before Chandra Wilson came in and they adjusted the role. One of the blessings of Greg’s doing a totally blind casting process. The character, like Christina, was originally conceived very differently, so if they’d gone the romantic route we wouldn’t have gotten the relationship we saw onscreen, as they changed their minds.
@@davidsinnott7160 This reminds me of that one episode where they play the whole “what if Mer’s mom never got Alzheimer’s” bit and Christina and Mer hate each other, she’s engaged to Alex, etc
@@laurenbennett7674 which episode was that? owo
The original notes sound awful 😂😂 glad they changed things up
I love how she thanks each project for casting her, so humble.
She is very articulate. I love that she did not say “I was like” and that she used words to describe her experiences. She should definitely have a podcast.
I love how she does justice to every character she plays and brings it to life... IN A WAY WE NEVER FORGET
The way she articulates her story, her career, her experiences is the exact same way she portrays her roles....flawless, meaningful, eloquent and in a way that you feel no one could have said it or portrayed it any better. Every word, expression, story, and look has a purpose and she just captivates you the entire time. One of my all time favorite actresses.
P.S. Vice Principal Gupta will forever be an icon.
"it's an evolution" gave me chills, I love Sandra Oh so much. I'll literally watch something simply because she's in it. The way she talks about acting (and the way she acts) it's clear that she's deeply in love with it and that it's her calling.
She's not a woman, she's a god.
Same thing :P
@Daniel Olivier It wasn't a criticism of your language ;) It was a reply to the original comment.
I am not a woman I’m a god
Bu...bu...but god is a woman
God is a woman
I love the way she clearly engages her brain before she speaks, unlike so many others who do stuff like this. With her you get deliberate reasoning and others you get inane little anecdotes.
I know exactly what you mean! Some people just talk to hear their voice but I love when people make what they say engaging and interesting
Sandra Oh is simply EVERYTHING. I am insanely attracted to the way she speaks , thinks and carries herself. I could watch her answer trivia questions and find it so profound and entertaining. She is also an exceptional actress ❤️
Right...I'm insanely envious of the facts she doesnt say the unnecessary "likes" or "um". I hate that I've tried to stop but can't. You can tell she really thinks about her answers.
YESSSSSS OMG!!
She is real life Cristina Yang, I mean she is so powerful. Look at her talk about her career, SHE is the SHARK. I love her so much.
I have so much respect for her. 😭she’s had such a great career so far. Such a great person and actress. I hope to see more of her! I’ve loved everything she’s been in
Wow. She really took this seriously and gave deeply thoughtful and intellectual answers. All the other ones I’ve seen the actors/actresses are so vacuous.
IKR SHES SO MESMERIZING TO LISTEN TO !! plus you can see her passion for acting. She's also not as active and open on social media but I kind of like how she's not particular about the fame, shes just passionate for what she does. and she knows her worth :(
Really? The only other one I've watched was Regina King and it was also phenomenal. I thought they had something good going, but maybe I got lucky and picked the best two.
@@yinyang584 yes it’s great to see a real artist and someone passionate about their craft as a deeply thoughtful person. That’s why I always loved the show inside the actors studio...it was not about celebrity it was about what made the artist and what made the art.
She shines in every role!!!!! Started watching The Chair on Netflix and it's sooo good. She fits the name 'Jiyoon" well too haha.
Jiyoon is a korean name, and Sandra is ethnically korean so maybe that’s one of the reasons that it automatically fits her so well
@@clorozweepvmundosalazar5153 Yes I know I'm Korean! Just meant she kinda looks like a 'Jiyoon' too ;)
she expresses herself so well im in love
Yesss Ottawa representation I love it! She is wonderful and no one else could've played Christina Yang. No one!
The fact that I thought about and acted out that “NO!” scene she did with Burke while she was talking and then they actually played it afterwards….🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Love her!!!
YESS!
It’s so interesting how she talks about her ex husband director in 6:00 with still such respect and awe. Such a classy woman
Sandra Oh is so well spoken and intelligent. She is literally as intelligent as Cristina was on Grey’s Anatomy. She’s spectacular❤️
the way she speaks is so eloquent and enchanting. i feel like i could watch/listen to her speak forever with no hint of exhaustion or boredom. i'm so thankful to Sandra Oh for her continuous creation of art, because it's made countless of my tedious days more enjoyable. thank you Sandra Oh and i cannot wait for your upcoming projects!
Shes an icon shes a legend and she is the moment
Now cmon now
"I had to find roles where I wouldn't be cut out of the film" A QUEEN! She is brilliant
i'm so grateful for sandra, she makes me feel so proud and happy to be asian, and she doesn't have any stereotypical asian roles, which felt like a such relief!
She speaks beautifully, idk it's like you can tell she's telling you what she thinks and letting herself go when she's remembering a role.
I love her
this woman owns my entire being
I can’t believe Vanity Fair waited this long to interview this absolute legend…
Man, the thing I remember the most about Princess Diaries is her character. She stole that movie for me, even though she was barely in it. My mom and I still quote her lines to this day. She just has such a way of making you notice her no matter what she is doing. Love her so much! She is incredible!
The way she talks is so articulate and eloquent. Listening to her speak is honestly so captivating.
Ugh she is so charismatic, intelligent, and impressive. I love her.
Christina was THE role model for little me ❤️ Sandra brought her to life in a way no one else could've done. The depiction of the determined, self-assured, unapologetically confident woman who always got what she wanted and loved herself and her skills... Thank you Sandra for that!
cristina*
@@queso9845 yes, you're right!
so true, she is such an inspiration to me!!
Anybody else get a lot of pushback for being so confident and unapologetic? Men especially hate when you're as confident as them.
Hello dear how are you?
She was the reason I watched Grey’s. When she quit the series I quit watching Grey’s. I tried restarting it the other day. It’s not the same without her
same here, i feel like it all went downhill after she left, but i am happy that she was able to evolve and not be stuck there for so many years
For me it was Arizona and Callie. The writers broke them up and I stopped watching.
When they killed off Derek. Yang's departure hurt as well.
Her voice on the clip of Gray's Anatomy is BEAUTIFUL!
She makes me feel like everything will be ok. What an energy.
really tho!!
I love how passionate she talks about all her characters and projects
her talking about acting is so mesmerizing. i could literally listen to her talking about acting for hours
the way she just talks about her career, showing her passion; she is an AMAZING actress.
She played christina yang so well that in my mind sandra oh and christina aren't even the same people
I never EVER thought of Yang as the antagonist.Idk if she was intended to be the antagonist by the makers.Maybe this is just the way Sandra perceived it.Regardless,Yang is one of my all time favourite characters in a series n I absolutely love the way Sandra played it
It was her impression after reading the pilot. She had no idea where the show would take those characters over countless seasons or if it would even make it past the pilot.
In the Pilot Yang and Grey were clearly meant as rivals. Only after the pilot they realized the potential of a grey/yang friendship:)
I wish she spoke about Invincible here. I know it's a voice-over role but the way she delivered her character's lines had so much depth and it would've been wonderful to hear about that experience.
When her character broke down I could *see* her going through the facial/body language motions
I was expecting an Invincible mention too!
Her role in The Princess Diaries made me fall in love with her. It was a small role, but she ATE. It was fantastic and no one else could’ve done it better than her.
Her voice is so relaxing. I could listen to her all the day.
I loved Cristina and I really respect Sandra Oh for leaving Grey's Anatomy when she saw that it was time.
Hello dear how are you?
She is so well-spoken and clearly has a very deep understanding of all of the characters she played. I love her so much!
Hello dear how are you
9:00 So beautifully said! The power of saying no is such a hard, but critical skill to learn and I am SO, SO, SO, happy that she did and we got Christina out of it! Absolutely love Sandra Oh! Killing Eve is one of my all time favorite tv shows!
I’m glad that she remembers Sideways fondly despite the director and write being her ex husband. Still my favourite movie she was in.
That was a tremendous film, and she was amazing in it! Great ensemble cast!! I was working in fine dining then, and for real, Merlot sales took a hit LMAO!
Rarely does a supporting character surpass the protagonist and becomes the heart and soul of a show and this is entirely thanks to Sandra’s incredible talent.
Cristina was the only reason I enjoyed the show for as long as I have
I remember The Diary of Evelyn Lau like it was yesterday. It's a raw emotional film with some very difficult scenes, and despite being so young at the time, she had the talent and instinct to deliver perfectly. I'm not surprised she's gone on to great success.
I am obsessed with the way she carries herself, the confidence she exudes, and just the person she seems to be in general. She spoke about each individual role as though she was writing it a love letter, or giving it affirmations for its part and place in her life, and that is beautiful. If I had a dying wish to fulfill that allowed for me to meet any celebrity, I'd choose her to sit down and have a conversation over tea with.
i could sit and listen to sandra oh talk for hours. she’s such a profound and amazing woman, truly my favorite actress.
sandra is so intelligent, talented and also beautiful it’s crazy
all i could think of was . “SOMEBODY SEDATE ME “ 😭😭😂😂😂😂😂
Whenever I come across someome who truly loves their craft I get incredibly mesmerized. It is just so beautiful to see. I guess it is one of the highest forms of fulfillment there is. And Sandra oozes that. What an incredible woman!
I love how she says “i feel it” in every character she played. Its like her love at first sight
She is really breaking down these characters, you can see how each of them is meaningful for her
The passion that she has for acting just talking about it is CRAZZYYY ! This was a great interview
I respect her so. Freaking. Much. This is the kind of voice all novels and movies and artworks need to emanate. Oh my god, she just radiates power.
The love and admiration I have for her is immense. Her mind is flawless.
I could listen to her talk for hours and days on end. She is so well spoken and intelligent about experiences in this industry.
She basically just manifested her whole carreer 🌟
This is such an intelligent discussion about acting. The way she explains the process and how she developed each character in her own way is so captivating. Love her!
Sandra Oh is an amazing actress. I think I've enjoyed every role I've seen her in. Greys and Killing Eve among my favorites. She would be interesting to have a coffee chat with.
There is something so mesmerizing about Sandra Oh! Is outstanding how she explains each character. She is an amazing actress. She truly transforms herself ❤
she's so well spoken I love her sm
She's iconic in Grey's until she leave Grey's Anatomy and everyone wanted her back in Grey's. I'm glad she tell us about her career for everyone.
She doesn’t need to come back at all to the grey’s anatomy role ,
She is great where she belongs ,where she can put out
great tv shows or movies for us ( the big fans of Sandra oh )
We love her contents and the masterpiece she creates
The way she speaks about her career is really thoughtful and interesting
Greys Anatomy and Killing Eve are two of my very fave shows!! Really excited to watch "The Chair". Sandra is an incredible actress and also has the most beautiful curly hair! 😍
Simply Iconic ❤
I love her. The way she speaks about her roles. You feel her passion for the art. It's not just acting for her, its art, its expression.
She is so smart, well spoken, kind, and talented!! Love you Sandra Oh!!
I knew Sandra Oh was an actor but when she said dramaturgy, I knew she was an ACTOR! No wonder she is so good.
Even though when I see or hear the name "Sandra Oh" I think "Oh,Cristina" but now I know dang well she is more than just that character,she is a determined,amazing actress and person who will always inspire me.I love Sandra Oh.
She’s so articulate. I love that she says actor instead of actress. I love her take on cancel culture. I love her !!!! Everything she says is gold
She is so eloquent with her words and her hands. Love her!