Chris Pang is fast becoming our next big Aussie export in Hollywood.

The Melbourne-born actor has been a quiet achiever on our screens for over a decade, but it was his recent role in the box office hit Crazy Rich Asians that really packed a punch.

Now, a hot commodity in Hollywood, the actor's phone is ringing off the hook - and he's recently landed a starring role in the highly anticipated Charlie's Angels reboot, directed by Elizabeth Banks.

"You always have a dream, and acting's definitely one of those things that seems unachieveable," Pang said.

"Coming from Melbourne, you're so removed from it. And now, I'm living in Hollywood. It's literally a dream come true."

Embraced by the community

Crazy Rich Asians is the first big studio film in 25 years to star an Asian-American cast, and became the highest-grossing romantic comedy of the last 10 years - earning over $340 million (US$238.5 million) at the box office worldwide.

The cast and crew of Crazy Rich Asians. Credit: Emma McIntyre / Getty Images

"We always had the hope - we had the idea that it was special when we were filming it," Pang said.

"The crew and the cast that came together was some of the best of the best, and we had such a great time making it.

"We just hoped that it would be embraced by the community and the box office as well - and luckily it was.

"We wanted it to get there, and it did."

Opening new doors

The movie has changed Pang's life in every way - and he couldn't be more grateful for the doors that have opened since.

While he can't say too much about his secretive role in the upcoming reboot of Charlie's Angels, he admits the highlight was working with Sir Patrick Stewart.

"I did do a scene with Sir Patrick Stewart, and afterwards, he put his hand on my shoulder and he said, nailed it," Pang said.

"That was the greatest two words I've ever heard."

Making mum proud

The actor is now an ambassador for Sheridan - and one person who's very excited about it is his mum.

"I remember my mum was telling me that when she got married, she got a set of Sheridan sheets as a gift," Pang said.

"So when I got the offer to do this, she was like, do it. But also, get me some sheets."

Watch his full interview above and find about more about Sheridan's Tonight Makes Tomorrow campaign here.