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· 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…
· Carl Samson
Constance Wu, Over 100 Prominent Asian Americans Endorse Elizabeth Warren for President
More than 150 prominent Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) have come together to support Senator Elizabeth Warren in her bid for the presidency. In an open statement on Thursday, the group who calls themselves “AAPIs with Warren” argued that “the senator’s experience,…
· 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
Constance Wu is Getting Trolled Hard on Twitter After ‘Fresh of the Boat’ Cancellation
ABC’s “Fresh Off the Boat” will conclude the series with its current season, with a one-hour finale episode which is set to air on February 21. The TV series, which follows the story of a Taiwanese American family in the ’90s, is loosely based on a memoir by Eddie Huang called…
· Bryan Ke
Randall Park’s New Asian-Focused Production Company Already Has a Deal With 20th Century Fox
Randall Park has made a production company alongside his longtime friends and creative partners Michael Golamco and Hieu Ho called Imminent Collision. According to the 45-year-old actor, the star of “Always Be My Maybe” and “Fresh Off Boat”, the company’s mission is to develop…
· Ryan General
J-Lo Defends Constance Wu from Haters, Says She’s Definitely NOT a Diva
Jennifer Lopez has come to the defense of her “Hustlers” co-star Constance Wu, saying that she’s no diva. In the film, which is set to open this weekend, Lopez plays the role of dancer Ramona, best friend of Wu’s character Destiny.
· Bryan Ke
‘Fresh Off The Boat’ to Get a Spin-Off and Feature a New Cast
ABC has reportedly entered early development stages for its planned “Fresh Off The Boat” spin-off, sources close to the matter have revealed.
· Ryan General
ABC’s President Hasn’t Talked to Constance Wu Since Her Meltdown, But She’s ‘Happy’ She Apologized
ABC’s entertainment president Karey Burke has yet to talk to Constance Wu since her controversial series of tweets in May expressing apparent unhappiness that “Fresh Off The Boat” is getting renewed for another season. Wu, who stars in the hit show as matriarch Jessica Huang,…
· Ryan General
The Real Reason Why Constance Wu May Have Freaked Out Over the ‘FOTB’ Renewal
An emotional drama project is apparently the reason behind Constance Wu’s infamous Twitter rant following the announcement of the season six return of her TV show “Fresh Off the Boat,” the New York Post reports. Sources privy to the planned project revealed that Wu had been…
· Carl Samson
ABC Has ZERO Plans to Recast Constance Wu on ‘Fresh Off the Boat’
ABC has no plans of recasting Constance Wu on “Fresh Off the Boat” following a social media uproar the 37-year-old actor had set last week. Just after the announcement of the show’s sixth season, Wu posted a pair of mysterious tweets, with one saying “F***ing hell.”
· Ryan General
Celebs are Low-Key Throwing Shade at Constance Wu on Twitter
Hollywood celebrities are now doing a “Constance Wu” on social media by sharing feigned dissatisfaction over their own show’s season renewal. Wu recently sparked criticisms after her expressing apparent frustration online over the news that her sitcom “Fresh Off the Boat” will…
· 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…
· Bryan Ke
Randall Park is Surprised There Aren’t More Asian Roles in Hollywood By Now
Whitewashing in films and TV is a controversial issue — luckily, there are people working hard to make a positive change in the film/TV industry to promote better diversity in media. ABC’s “Fresh Off the Boat” is one of the shows that has greatly helped make viewers more aware…
· Carl Samson
Asian American Actors Are STILL Being Used as ‘Tokens’ on TV, Study Finds
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders still remain greatly underrepresented on television, according to a newly-published study that comes 10 years after similar research. The study, titled “Tokens on the Small Screen” and coordinated by six California universities, looked at…
· Ryan General
Female Indian-American to Be Cast as The Next ‘Greatest American Hero’ in ABC’s Reboot
A beloved classic television series is reportedly getting a remake with a refreshing new twist. According to TheWrap, ABC is set to do a reimagining of the 80s show “The Greatest American Hero”, replacing the White male lead with a female Indian-American character this time…