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· Bryan Ke
How Nora Lum From Queens Became Awkwafina
Awkwafina, who recently made history by winning a Golden Globe for Lead Actress in a Comedy, had a slightly different stage name when she first came up with the idea as a teen. In 2017, the 31-year-old actress, whose real name is Nora Lum, admitted her stage name doesn’t have…
· Bryan Ke
Awkwafina is the First Asian American to Win a Golden Globe for Lead Actress in a Comedy
Awkwafina has made history as the first actress of Asian descent to win a Golden Globe for lead actress in a comedy or musical for the movie “The Farewell.” The 31-year-old actress, whose real name is Nora Lum, received the award on Sunday night at the 77th Golden Globes,…
· Ryan General
‘Parasite’ Scores 3 Golden Globe Nominations, Including Best Director For Bong Joon-ho
“Parasite,” the South Korean black comedy thriller film directed by Bong Joon-ho, is far from done reaping accolades overseas. After becoming the first Korean film to ever win the prestigious Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, the film earned three…
· Ryan General
Awkwafina’s Aunt Had the Most Asian Auntie Thing to Say About Her Golden Globe Nomination
Awkwafina has reached another career milestone by receiving a Golden Globe nomination. The 77th Golden Globe Awards released their list of nominees on Monday, which included Awkwafina’s nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture / Musical or Comedy, for her role in “The…
· Carl Samson
Sandra Oh is Now the Most Emmy Nominated Asian Performer in History
Sandra Oh has officially become the most nominated Asian performer in the 70-year history of the Primetime Emmy Awards. On Tuesday, Oh received her second consecutive Lead Actress in a Drama Series nomination for her role as Eve Polastri on BBC America’s “Killing Eve,” as well…
· Jin Hyun
Season 2 Of ‘Killing Eve’ Is Almost Out — Here Are 15 Reasons Why You Should Binge It RIGHT NOW
If you still haven’t heard of the BBC America hit “Killing Eve,” honestly, where the hell have you been? Sandra Oh made history as the first Asian actress to win two Golden Globes by winning Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series — Drama for her role as Eve…
· Carl Samson
Sandra Oh is Hosting ‘SNL’ and We’re So Stoked
Sandra Oh will host “Saturday Night Live” on March 30. The “Killing Eve” star will be the third Asian American woman to do so, following Lucy Liu in 2000 and Awkwafina in October.
· Elliot Sang
9 Comedians Redefining Asian Identity in 2019
Asian visibility in Western media has long been a hot-button topic. One of the few forms of entertainment in which Asian people have found mainstream success is in comedy. Whether it be in the realm of standup, sketch comedy or YouTube videos, Asian comedians have found a place…
· Ryan General
Darren Criss, Sandra Oh Take Home Screen Actors Guild Awards
Darren Criss and Sandra Oh replicated their previous award recognitions at the Screen Actors Guild Award on Sunday. Criss, who turns 32 years old next week, won the award for “Outstanding Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie” for his performance for his role as Andrew…
· Bryan Ke
Michelle Yeoh Wore the Emerald Ring From ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ (Which She Owns) at the Golden Globes
Many fans were surprised to see Michelle Yeoh wearing the emerald ring from “Crazy Rich Asians” on the Golden Globes red carpet on Sunday night. Actress Michelle Yeoh is wearing the ring from @CrazyRichMovie tonight. She says the film’s box office success feels like a “miracle”…
· Ziye Wang
Sandra Oh Will Make History As the First Asian Woman to Host the Golden Globes
Canadian actress Sandra Oh will co-host the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards alongside American actor and comedian Andy Samberg on Jan. 6, the organizers announced this Wednesday. The duo previously presented an award together at the Emmy Awards this September, where they…