Huang Xuan jokes about 'lying with eyes open' as he debuts in 'Minions & Monsters' animation
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Musician YELLOW, also known as Huang Xuan, made his Hollywood animation debut voicing the character "Gummy" in "Minions & Monsters."
- He described the voice acting process as significantly more challenging than anticipated, requiring precise emotional control and timing.
- Huang Xuan humorously rated his performance a "350" and his wife's rating a "650," totaling "1000" points for their combined effort.
Taiwanese musician YELLOW, known for his energetic performances, has stepped into the world of Hollywood animation, lending his voice to the new character "Gummy," a green monster, in the latest installment of the "Minions & Monsters" franchise. The film held its Chinese-language premiere in Taiwan on June 27.
YELLOW admitted that the experience of voice acting for a Hollywood animation was "much, much, much harder than I imagined." He explained that unlike his usual speaking style, each line required precise control over emotion and rhythm, while also maintaining a sense of fun. To embody the character, he even resorted to pushing the corners of his mouth upwards throughout the recording sessions. The entire process took a demanding six hours to complete.
When asked to rate his own performance, YELLOW humorously gave himself "350 points." He then added that his wife rated him a "650," bringing their combined score to a perfect "1000." He attributed this score to the idea of "100 points" and living each day "perfectly."
Reflecting on the magical nature of his character, Gummy, YELLOW was asked what wish he would make if magic were real. He jokingly wished for perfect scores on every exam and to break down a year into 365 days, allowing him 364 days to play and watch "Minions & Monsters" 100 times. The film is set to release in Taiwan on June 30 in both Chinese and English versions.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.