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From pregnant-on-stage Netflix specials to a history-making Emmy for 'Beef', Ali Wong dismantled every rule about what an Asian American woman in comedy was allowed to be loud about.
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· Ryan General
Charles Melton: ‘Beef’ Season 2 scripts ‘best I’ve ever read’
Charles Melton confirmed his casting in “Beef” Season 2 during a recent interview with V Man magazine. While chatting with fellow actor Greta Lee, the 33-year-old star shared his excitement for the upcoming season, calling the scripts “some of the best stuff I’ve ever read.”
· Ryan General
Ali Wong tackles life as a ‘Single Lady’ in new comedy special
Ali Wong is set to explore her post-divorce journey in her new Netflix stand-up special, “Single Lady,” premiering on Oct. 8. Filmed at The Wiltern in Los Angeles during the Netflix Is a Joke festival, the special marks Wong’s fourth comedy hour for the streaming platform. The…
· Ryan General
Ali Wong reveals how new beau Bill Hader first wooed her
Ali Wong has opened up about her love life with boyfriend and “Saturday Night Live” alum Bill Hader in a recent stand-up set. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Ali Wong, Jo Koy comedy specials announced by Netflix
Netflix has announced new comedy specials featuring Ali Wong and Jo Koy, among other comedians ahead of its upcoming comedy festival. Key points:
· Ryan General
‘Beef’ Season 2’s rumored predominantly white cast sparks backlash
Fans of Netflix’s award-winning series “Beef” are expressing disappointment over the rumored predominantly white casting choices for its upcoming second season. Second season reports: Reports have emerged that “Beef” creator and executive producer Lee Sung Jin is eyeing Charles…
· Bryan Ke
Ali Wong, Steven Yeun win SAG awards for their roles in ‘Beef’
“Beef” has continued its roll on the awards circuit as the hit Netflix show recently bagged two best acting awards for lead stars Ali Wong and Steven Yeun at the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards. Wong’s win: Wong, 41, won the SAG Award for outstanding performance by a female…
· Michelle De Pacina
The 1961 Asian American film Daniel Dae Kim praises as ‘unapologetically Asian’
Daniel Dae Kim, known for his diverse acting roles and advocacy for inclusivity, revealed the impact of a 1961 musical film on his life that he says is “unapologetically Asian.” What’s the movie?: The decades-old musical comedy film is Henry Koster’s “Flower Drum Song.” It is an…
· Bryan Ke
Joel Kim Booster to write, produce rom-com film about wedding gone wrong
Joel Kim Booster is working with Searchlight Studios once again for “Again Again Again,” a romantic comedy film about a wedding gone wrong. About the project: “Again Again Again” follows Gus, who is tasked as a man of honor to ensure that everything goes well in his friend…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Beef’ bags 8 trophies at 75th Primetime Emmy Awards
“Beef” secured eight victories at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday. Awards: “Beef,” directed by Lee Sung-jin, received 13 nominations at the 2024 Emmy Awards. Of those nods, lead actors Ali Wong and Steven Yeun won outstanding lead actress and actor in a limited or…
· Carl Samson
‘Beef’ wins big at Critics Choice Awards
“Beef” was one of two TV shows that took home the most trophies at the 29th Critics Choice Awards on Sunday. Awards: “Beef,” directed by Lee Sung-jin, won all four categories it was nominated for, including best limited series. Cast members Steven Yeun, Ali Wong and Maria Bello…
· Bryan Ke
‘The Boy and the Heron’ becomes 4th highest-grossing anime movie in US
Studio Ghibli’s latest film, “The Boy and the Heron,” reached another milestone in the United States after it surpassed “Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero” on the list of highest-grossing anime movies at the U.S. box office. Newest achievement: “The Boy and the Heron” recorded $39.6…
· Michelle De Pacina
Ali Wong and Steven Yeun make Golden Globes history with ‘Beef’ win
“Beef” stars Ali Wong and Steven Yeun have made Golden Globes history by winning best actress and actor, respectively, in a limited series for their roles in the Netflix comedy drama series. Historical “Beef” wins: Wong and Yeun, who marked their first nomination and win, both…
· Michelle De Pacina
Jo Koy says he was ‘hurt’ over Hollywood’s slow recognition of his feats
Despite his success in stand-up comedy, comedian Jo Koy feels that the entertainment industry had been sluggish in recognizing his achievements. What he’s saying: In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the 52-year-old Filipino American actor expressed frustration at…
· Bryan Ke
Ali Wong, Joel Kim Booster, Ronny Chieng join 2024 ‘Netflix Is a Joke’ Festival
Ali Wong, Joel Kim Booster and Ronny Chieng will be among the lineup of comedians featured at the “Netflix Is a Joke” Comedy Festival next year. Key details: The festival will have more than 300 live events in 35 venues across Los Angeles from May 2-12, 2024. Some locations…
· Bryan Ke
Ke Huy Quan, ‘EEAAO,’ Lil Tay among top Google searches in 2023
Ke Huy Quan, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and Lil Tay were among the top searched names and titles in the United States for 2023, Google revealed this week. About the report: Google’s “Year In Search” report is a roundup of the most popular searches on the platform for…
· Bryan Ke
Charles Melton honors mom in accepting Critics Choice award for ‘May December’
“May December” star Charles Melton delivered an emotional speech while accepting his Critics Choice Association award at the Los Angeles event celebrating Black, Latino and AAPI achievements on Monday. Big win: Melton, 32, received the Breakthrough Performance Award for his work…
· Ryan General
Beloved pho restaurant Turtle Tower permanently closes last SF location
This comes only months after the original Larkin Street location’s closure in September
· Bryan Ke
A24’s ‘Beef’, ‘Past Lives’ lead TV and film nominees at Gotham Awards
With three nods each, A24’s “Beef” and “Past Lives” are leading TV and film nominations, respectively, at the 2023 Gotham Awards. Announcement: Gotham Film and Media Institute Executive Director Jeffrey Sharp and Deputy Director Kia Brooks announced the list of nominees in a…
· Ryan General
‘Beef’ creator reveals he has several seasons of the show mapped out
“Beef” creator and showrunner Lee Sung-jin recently shared hints about a potential second season and beyond for his hit series. Solid first season: “Beef,” which debuted on Netflix on April 6, has been applauded for its unique portrayal of anger and conflict. Comprised of 10…
· Bryan Ke
‘Beef,’ ‘Fire Island,’ 7 Asian actors receive 2023 Emmy nominations
This year’s Primetime Emmy Award nominees were recently announced, with Asian nominees including Kumail Nanjiani, Padma Lakshmi, Ali Wong, Steven Yeun and Joel Kim Booster, among others. About the announcement: Television Academy Chair Frank Scherma and “Community” star Yvette…
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