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· Ryan General
Wong Fu’s Phil Wang says ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ proves Hollywood still doubts Asian-led stories
Wong Fu Productions co-founder Phil Wang says the surprise success of “KPop Demon Hunters” shows how Asian-led projects continue to be underestimated in Hollywood. Wang, whose studio is known for pioneering Asian American storytelling through short films and web series, shared…
· Bryan Ke
Ken Jeong stares anti-Asian racism in the eye in ‘A Great Divide’ trailer
The trailer for the new drama film “A Great Divide” is out, shining a spotlight on anti-Asian racism in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The movie, which is the feature directorial debut of Jean Shim, stars Ken Jeong and Jae Suh Park as husband-and-wife Isaac and Jenna Lee,…
· Michelle De Pacina
Ken Jeong honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame star
On Wednesday, Ken Jeong was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrating his achievements as an actor and comedian. “In addition to the fans, this [award] is dedicated to that one Asian American person that moves out to Hollywood and is just nervous that maybe…
· Ryan General
Iconic San Francico Chinatown restaurant faces closure after 115 years
Sam Wo, a 115-year-old staple in San Francisco’s Chinatown, is at risk of closing its doors by the end of the year. Co-owner David Ho, 69, is ready to retire after nearly 45 years of running the historic restaurant, leaving its future uncertain without a new chef or buyer in the…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘You still complete me, Ho’: Ken Jeong celebrates 20 years of marriage
Comedian and actor Ken Jeong and his wife Tran Ho are celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary. Jeong shared a throwback photo from their 2004 wedding on Instagram on Sept. 5, expressing his love and gratitude with the caption, “Twenty years down, forever to go. You still…
· 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
‘Community’ movie script now ‘done’, Donald Glover reveals
Days after Ken Jeong dished a teaser for the rumored “Community” movie, Donald Glover says he learned that its script was already completed. Positive update: Glover confirmed to Entertainment Tonight on Wednesday that the script for the highly anticipated “Community” movie is…
· 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…
· Bryan Ke
Ken Jeong, Greta Lee, Makoto Shinkai among Critics Choice Association’s honorees
The Critics Choice Association (CCA) has released its complete list of honorees from the Black, Latino and Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, which include Ken Jeong and Greta Lee. Key details: Called the “Celebration of Cinema and Television: Honoring Black,…
· Daniel Anderson
‘It’s like KFC but different legally’: ‘The Afterparty’ stars John Cho, Ken Jeong reveal their best food truck ideas
After the success of its first season, the Apple TV+ murder-mystery comedy series “The Afterparty” is set to return with some new faces, including John Cho and Ken Jeong. The upcoming season of the Chris Miller-directed show brings a new mystery and characters, with each episode…
· Isa Peralta
Michelle Yeoh, Ken Jeong to receive stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2024
Michelle Yeoh and Ken Jeong are set to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Sharing the good news: Hundreds of entertainment professionals were nominated to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, according to a recent press release.
· Isa Peralta
‘The Afterparty’ Season 2 trailer features John Cho, Ken Jeong, Zoë Chao, Poppy Liu, Vivian Wu
Apple TV+ released the trailer for “The Afterparty” Season 2 on Thursday. What it’s about: In the second season of the hit murder mystery comedy TV series, which premieres on July 12, a groom is murdered at his own wedding.
· Isa Peralta
Can you name a living Asian American celebrity? Nearly half of Americans can’t, survey reveals
Almost half of all Americans cannot name a living Asian American celebrity, according to a new study. On Tuesday, Leading Asian Americans to Unite for Change (LAAUNCH) and the nonprofit Asian American Foundation shared the results of this year’s STAATUS (Social Tracking of Asian…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Fool’s Paradise’ trailer features Ken Jeong and all-star cast in Charlie Day’s directorial debut
The official trailer for Charlie Day’s directorial debut “Fool’s Paradise,” starring Ken Jeong, was released on Wednesday. Day plays two characters in the satirical comedy: a mute man and a belligerent method actor. The former, who is released from a mental health facility…
· Daniel Anderson
Ken Jeong to lead Fox sitcom based on ‘10% Happier’ podcast
Ken Jeong is set to star in a Fox sitcom based on Dan Harris’ popular book and podcast “10% Happier.” Produced by Lionsgate Television and Fox Entertainment, the show will follow a discontented man who works as an executive for a juice company, according to Variety. After…
· Daniel Anderson
Awkwafina and cast return in ‘Nora From Queens’ Season 3 teaser trailer
Comedy Central shared a teaser trailer for the long-awaited third season of “Awkwafina is Nora from Queens” on Wednesday. Awkwafina, born Nora Lum, will make her directorial debut with Season 3, Variety reported. Her character’s father (BD Wong), grandmother (Lori Tan Chinn) and…
· Daniel Anderson
Dave Bautista, Ken Jeong to return for Amazon’s ‘My Spy’ sequel
Amazon Studios has announced that its 2020 film “My Spy” will be receiving a sequel. The streaming giant recently confirmed that “My Spy: The Eternal City” will feature the return of Dave Bautista, Ken Jeong, Chloe Coleman, Kristen Schaal and director Peter Segal, who has…
· Carl Samson
Michelle Yeoh recalls her confusion over being labeled a ‘minority’ in Hollywood
After smashing glass ceilings with 40 years of exemplary talent, Michelle Yeoh has shared the confusion she felt when she came to Hollywood for the very first time. In a recent interview with The Rake, Yeoh, now 60, revealed that she did not understand how she became a…
· Bryan Ke
‘I owe my career to Margaret Cho’: Ken Jeong surprises legendary comedian with heartwarming message
Ken Jeong recently surprised legendary comedian, actor and activist Margaret Cho with a heartwarming message to thank her for supporting him during his early days as a comedian. While speaking with TV talk show host Tamron Hall on Jan. 11, Cho, 54, reflected on her impactful…
· Bryan Ke
‘Actual hell’: Ryan Reynolds recalls experience on South Korea’s ‘Masked Singer’
Ryan Reynolds reminisced about his appearance on the South Korean singing show “The King of Masked Singer” while promoting “Deadpool 2” in 2018. “I’ve been doing this job a long time, and when you go on these international tours you start to say, ‘What’s the weirdest show we can…