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· Bryan Ke
Constance Wu May Play a Stripper in Upcoming Crime Drama ‘Hustlers’
“Fresh Off the Boat” and “Crazy Rich Asians” star Constance Wu is on board to play an undisclosed leading role in the upcoming stripper, crime drama movie project “Hustlers.” Based on the New York Magazine piece “The Hustlers at Score” by author Jessica Pressler, the movie…
· Ryan General
Ellen DeGeneres Seemed Surprised to Learn Constance Wu is From Virginia
Ellen DeGeneres’ controversial question to “Crazy Rich Asians” star Constance Wu back in April has reignited discussion on social media after the film’s release. For those who missed it, DeGeneres asked Wu the perennial question many American citizens of color encounter: “Where…
· Bryan Ke
Amazing Mom Makes the Same Dress Constance Wu Wore in ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ for Her Daughter
A Vietnamese-American mother is winning the hearts of many people including actress Constance Wu after a “Crazy Rich Asians”-inspired dress she made for her daughter went viral online. Ha Truong, a Kansas-born daughter of Vietnamese refugees and wife of a Thai immigrant, was…
· Editorial Staff
Actor Recounts Having Constance Wu as His Driver When She Was a Struggling Actress
Constance Wu is a star who’s quickly becoming a household name. Her performances in ABC’s hit show “Fresh off the Boat” and recently “Crazy Rich Asians” has earned her a legion of fans all over the world. However, it wasn’t always like this. Before her breakout role on ABC, Wu…
· Bryan Ke
Constance Wu Was ‘tens of thousands of dollars’ in Debt Before Landing ‘Fresh Off the Boat’ Role
Just like any other celebrities in Hollywood, Constance Wu was also knee deep in debt before she landed her major roles, particularly in ABC’s “Fresh Off the Boat” and the novel-to-film adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s “Crazy Rich Asians.” #freshofftheboat fam at #cape25 photo from…
· Editorial Staff
Constance Wu Urged ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Director to Remove Part About Never Dating Asian Men
Many Asians and Asian Americans have waited all year for August to roll around — the month that “Crazy Rich Asians” gets released in theaters (on August 15). As many eagerly wait until they can witness history being made with the first all-Asian cast in a Hollywood film since…
· Ryan General
Constance Wu Reveals Why ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Means So Much To Her
“Crazy Rich Asians” lead actress Constance Wu posted a touching message on Twitter, revealing her Hollywood story while highlighting the importance of the upcoming film to others and herself. #CrazyRichAsians opens August 15th. Read below to understand why it means so much to so…
· Bryan Ke
Constance Wu Goes to Detention Center in Texas to Take a Stand to #KeepFamiliesTogether
Several Hollywood celebrities and singers recently flew to Tornillo, Texas to take a stand against the government’s “zero tolerance” policy towards illegal immigrants that was responsible for the separation of children from their parents. ABC’s “Fresh Off the Boat” star and the…
· Editorial Staff
Why Constance Wu Does Not Turn Down Roles With Asian Accents
With “Crazy Rich Asians” planned for release this year, Constance Wu and her cast mates have been doing press to promote the much-anticipated film. However, before she’s bombarded with questions, she’d like people to be clear about why she doesn’t turn down roles with accents,…
· Carl Samson
Constance Wu Lands Spot in Time’s ‘100 Most Influential People’
It’s a moment of celebration for representation: Constance Wu has made it to Time Magazine’s list of “100 Most Influential People” for 2017, and there are some good reasons why. Wu, who rose to fame with “Fresh Off the Boat”, is clearly outspoken on all things whitewashing, but…
· Ryan General
Constance Wu Says Media Should Know the Difference Between Asians And Asian-Americans
Actress Constance Wu would like mainstream media to realize the differences between Asians and Asian-Americans. The “Fresh Off the Boat” star aired her sentiments in a recent interview with Allure Magazine, stating that she wishes more people in the entertainment industry…
· Khier Casino
Constance Wu Lands Lead Role in ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Adaptation
“Fresh Off the Boat” star Constance Wu is in negotiations with Warner Bros. to play the leading lady in the studio’s film adaptation of “Crazy Rich Asians”. Jon M. Chu is set to direct the adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s New York Times best-selling novel of the same name, according…
· Editorial Staff
Constance Wu Roots For NBC’s Controversial ‘Mail Order Family’, Gets Blasted on Reddit
Constance Wu has put her two cents on “Mail Order Family,” the controversial comedy NBC cancelled shortly after its announcement. Many people are not happy with what she had to say. In a tweet posted on Friday, the “Fresh Off The Boat” star revealed what would make her support…
· Elliot Sang
‘To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before’ is Officially One of Netflix’s Biggest Hits
Netflix is normally opaque about its statistics, but on Tuesday, the streaming service revealed that over 80 million of its subscribers watched one or more of its new series of original rom-coms, which were branded under the name “Summer of Love.” Netflix singled out “To All the…
· Ryan General
18 Years Ago, Awkwafina Camped Outside SNL Because She Couldn’t Get in, Now She’s Hosting the Show
Awkwafina delivered a memorable performance this weekend as she becomes the second Asian woman ever to host on “Saturday Night Live.” The 29-year-old star of “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Ocean’s 8” opened with some hilarious quips referencing her nickname and a joke with a Donald…
· Carl Samson
Ellen DeGeneres Slammed for Being ‘Rude’, ‘Insensitive’ Toward Taiwanese Ukulele Prodigy
Ellen DeGeneres is receiving criticism over her conversation with an 11-year-old ukulele prodigy from Taiwan. Feng E, who’s been playing the instrument for six years, made it to “The Ellen Show” after his video of taking it to the streets went viral.
· Carl Samson
Toddler Goes Viral on Instagram After Mom Dresses Her Up as Peik Lin From ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
A mother who enjoyed Awkwafina’s Peik Lin from “Crazy Rich Asians” dressed up her little girl as the character and received a thumbs-up from the star herself. In an Instagram post, Mary Grace Pingoy, a photographer from Indiana, declared that Peik Lin, the hilarious sidekick to…
· Carl Samson
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Becomes the Most Successful Studio Rom-Com in Almost a Decade
“Crazy Rich Asians” is now the most successful Hollywood studio romantic comedy film in nine years at the U.S. box office. The Warner Bros. movie achieved the feat after finishing Labor Day with $117 million, passing the $110.2 million of Amy Schumer’s “Trainwreck” in 2015.
· Carl Samson
Meet the Singer Who Auditioned on YouTube and Made It into ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
“Crazy Rich Asians” will not be the same without the soulful voice that owned its opening and closing credits. That voice belongs to 22-year-old Cheryl Koh, who snagged a role in the box office hit after a winning audition on YouTube.
· Ryan General
Michelle Yeoh Remembers Being Called a ‘Banana’ For Not Being ‘Chinese Enough’
“Crazy Rich Asians” star Michelle Yeoh revealed in a recent interview that she was called a “banana” to mock her for not acting “properly like a Chinese person.” The Malaysian-born actress appeared alongside fellow CRA cast members Constance Wu, Awkwafina, Ken Jeong and Henry…