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· Carl Samson
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Star Nico Santos ‘Devastated’ as Stepdad Dies, Mom Suffers From COVID-19
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to correctly report that Santos’ mother was recovering from COVID-19, not his stepmother. Nico Santos announced the death of his stepfather from COVID-19, which has now killed more than 2,100 people in the U.S.
· Bryan Ke
Henry Golding Cast as a Gay Man in New Drama ‘Monsoon’
Henry Golding, star of “Crazy Rich Asians,” is taking on a new role in the upcoming film, Hong Khaou’s “Monsoon.” The 33-year-old actor plays Kit, a British Vietnamese man, as he returns to Saigon for the first time in 30 years after fleeing the Vietnam-American War.
· Ernestine Siu
Women’s History Month: 5 Modern Asian American Women Who Went From Struggle to Success
In honor of Women’s History Month, here is a list of some of the most epic, bad-ass, trail-blazing, modern Asian American women out there. Not only are these Asian American women powerhouses in their own right, but they also have some incredible stories of survival that everyone…
· Bryan Ke
Gemma Chan to Receive the Women in Film Face of the Future Award
“Crazy Rich Asians” and “Captain Marvel” actress Gemma Chan will receive the prestigious Women in Film Max Mara Face of the Future Award. Chan celebrated the big news by attending the Max Mara Fall/Winter 2020 Show in Milan, Italy on Feb. 20 as well as the dinner the night…
· Carl Samson
‘Awkwafina is Nora From Queens’ is Already Getting a Season 2
“Awkwafina is Nora From Queens” has been greenlit for a second season. Comedy Central broke the news on Tuesday, one week before the show’s Season 1 premiere.
· Carl Samson
She Made $9 an Hour Just 6 Years Ago, Now She’s a Golden Globe Winner
Awkwafina is back in the headlines for making history as the first Asian American woman to win a Golden Globe for lead actress on Sunday, joining a small group of talents of Asian descent who have won in the ceremony since its inauguration. The 31-year-old star received the…
· 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…
· Carl Samson
Ronny Chieng Says Netflix Told Him ‘Nobody Knows Who You Are’
Netflix made Ronny Chieng change the title of his upcoming special because “nobody knows” him, the comedian said in a new interview. His stand-up tour, which premieres next week, ultimately went with “Asian Comedian Destroys America!” — a fitting choice as he continues to break…
· Carl Samson
Remy Hii Slams Mixing Up of Asian Actors by the Media as ‘Microaggression’
Remy Hii took a jab at the media for persistent errors in the identification of Asian actors, describing these mistakes to be forms of “microaggressions.” The 33-year-old Malaysian Australian actor made his remarks on the red carpet of the Australian Academy of Cinema and…
· Carl Samson
Brenda Song Claims She Wasn’t ‘Asian Enough’ for ‘Crazy Rich Asians’, Jon M. Chu Responds
“Crazy Rich Asians” director Jon M. Chu responded to Brenda Song’s statement that she failed to audition for the blockbuster film because she was not “Asian enough” for its production team. In a new interview with Teen Vogue, the “Dollface” star revealed that while she is a fan…
· Jin Hyun
CNET Mistakes ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Actor Chris Pang for Simu Liu in Embarrassing Mix Up
A CNET review of the newly-released “Charlie’s Angels” film mixed up Australian actor Chris Pang with “Kim’s Convenience” star Simu Liu. The review referenced Pang’s villainous character, Jonny Smith, stating:
· Editorial Staff
Show About a Real Crazy Rich Vietnamese American Family Called ‘The Ho’s’ is Coming to HBO
HBO Max, the on-demand streaming service from HBO set to launch Spring of 2020, confirmed this week that it has ordered a docuseries inspired by the hit film “Crazy Rich Asians.” The new show, given the working title “The Ho’s,” centers on the real-life story of a Vietnamese…
· Carl Samson
Playing Mahjong May Reduce Depression, Study Finds
Mahjong is no longer just a means to teach crazy rich Asian mothers that prejudice can cost you your child’s happiness. As it turns out, the tile-based strategy game can also help adults struggling with symptoms of depression. That’s according to a new study published in the…
· Carl Samson
Jon M. Chu Stands With Adele Lim Over ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Pay Disparity
“Crazy Rich Asians” director Jon M. Chu published an open letter in solidarity with Adele Lim, one of the film’s two screenwriters who decided to leave the sequels after being offered significantly less pay compared to her co-writer. It’s unclear when exactly Lim left the…
· Carl Samson
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Writer Quits After Learning White Male Co-Writer Was Offered Over 8X More Money
Progress has been slow for the highly-anticipated, back-to-back sequels of Jon M. Chu’s “Crazy Rich Asians” after co-writer Adele Lim reportedly left the project over a massive pay disparity issue. Lim, who worked with Peter Chiarelli in adapting Kevin Kwan’s best-selling novel…
· Bryan Ke
Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding’s Holiday Rom-Com ‘Last Christmas’ Conjured ‘Spooky’ Fan Theories
“Last Christmas,” a new holiday-themed romantic comedy that stars “Crazy Rich Asians” actor Henry Golding and “Game of Thrones” actress Emilia Clarke, looks like something we’re going to fa-la-la-la-love.
· Ryan General
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Director and Cast Buy Out Theaters For Awkwafina’s ‘The Farewell’
“Crazy Rich Asians” director Jon M. Chu and the hit film’s cast expressed their support for Awkwafina’s new film “The Farewell” by buying out theaters as part of the #GoldOpen movement. The initiative, which aims to ensure opening weekend success for films featuring people of…
· Bryan Ke
Ronny Chieng Wants Marvel to Change Shang-Chi’s Chinese Character Name for a Great Reason
Many Asian fans are apparently not so thrilled after learning that Shang-Chi’s Chinese characters in the comics have a very odd English translation, one that feels completely unfit for a superhero. Australian-Malaysian actor and comedian, Ronny Chieng, who played Edison “Eddie”…
· Carl Samson
Twitter Wants Disney to Cast an Asian Prince Eric in ‘The Little Mermaid’
After Disney named R&B singer Halle Bailey as the iconic Princess Ariel in its live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid,” fans are now stoked to find out who gets to play Prince Eric. Just after Bailey’s casting on Wednesday, a number of names for the male lead have begun…
· Bryan Ke
Thai Filmmaker The Latest to Join the Academy to Decide Who Gets an Oscar
Lee Chatametikool, a filmmaker and film editor from Thailand, was recently added onto the list of members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science — an 842 member academy that votes on who should receive the prestigious Oscars awards. Lee, who is known for his works…