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· Bryan Ke
Daniel Dae Kim: ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ had ‘collateral damage’ for Asian American projects
Daniel Dae Kim believes that the huge success of “Crazy Rich Asians” came with a price, as it may have set expectations for future Asian American projects. Speaking at a Variety-sponsored panel at the Sundance Film Festival this week, Kim, 54, said one of the side effects of the…
· Isa Peralta
‘She is our everything’: Kina Grannis seeks donor for her mother with rare bone marrow cancer
Japanese American YouTuber and singer-songwriter Kina Grannis is looking for a donor for her mother, who has a rare type of bone marrow cancer. On Tuesday, Grannis, 37, posted pictures of her and her mother on Instagram. In her post’s caption, she shared that they are looking…
· Chandler Treon
Henry Golding shuts down rumors that he is in the running to be James Bond
Henry Golding says he wants to be in the 007 universe — even if it’s not likely that he’ll play James Bond. In an interview with Variety during the 60th Golden Globe Awards on Tuesday, Golding said James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli has not spoken to him about the role.
· Daniel Anderson
Ke Huy Quan, Stephanie Hsu and Chloe Kim among awardees at 20th Unforgettable Gala
The 20th Unforgettable Gala took place on Dec. 17 in Beverly Hills, California, honoring Asian and Pacific Islander excellence across entertainment, sports and communities. This year’s theme was “Illuminate,” meant to celebrate luminaries and spotlight the next wave of stars.…
· Daniel Anderson
Desmond Chiam, Rich Ting discuss what ‘Partner Track’ Season 2 could have been
Desmond Chiam and Rich Ting star as brothers Zi-Xin “Z” Min and Carter Min, respectively, on Netflix’s “Partner Track,” which was canceled after only one season. On the red carpet of the Unforgettable Gala on Saturday, both actors shared with NextShark what storylines their…
· Isa Peralta
Michelle Yeoh confirmed to join cast of Jon M. Chu-directed film ‘Wicked’
Before you read: Jon M. Chu to Direct Film Adaptation of Hit Musical ‘Wicked’ Michelle Yeoh will star as Madame Morrible in the upcoming film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical “Wicked.”
· Ryan General
Michelle Yeoh shares excitement for ‘Asian-looking elf’ role in Netflix’s ‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’
Michelle Yeoh, who plays the elf Scian in the upcoming fantasy miniseries “The Witcher: Blood Origin,” is delighted with her character because there’s not a lot of “Asian-looking elf running around.” A prequel to the Netflix hit show, “The Witcher,” the new series takes place…
· Daniel Anderson
Michelle Yeoh named Time Icon of the Year for 2022
Michelle Yeoh has been named Time magazine’s Icon of the Year. Time highlighted Yeoh’s decades-long career, from starring in Hong Kong blockbusters to becoming a Hollywood megastar. They noted “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” and “Everything…
· Khier Casino
AAPI celebrities featured in People’s 2022 Sexiest Man Alive issue
People magazine released a sneak peek at some of the celebrities featured in this year’s Sexiest Man Alive issue. AAPI male celebrities who made the cut include Ke Huy Quan, Jo Koy and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Johnson was featured on the cover of 2016’s Sexiest Man Alive…
· William Yuk
Jimmy O. Yang to star in ‘Interior Chinatown’ series directed by Taika Watiti for Hulu
Hulu has ordered a miniseries adaptation of the novel “Interior Chinatown” to be directed by Taika Waititi and starring Jimmy O. Yang. Yang will play Willis Wu, a background character in a police procedural who is suddenly thrust into the spotlight after witnessing a crime and…
· Carl Samson
Heart Evangelista makes cameo on ‘Bling Empire’
Filipino actor, painter and socialite Heart Evanglista made a cameo appearance on the third season of Netflix’s “Bling Empire.” Series regular Kane Lim confirmed the cameo hours before the season premiere on Wednesday, saying he had kept it a secret for “many months.”…
· Bryan Ke
Constance Wu says she was controlled, sexually harassed by senior ‘Fresh Off the Boat’ producer
“Crazy Rich Asians” star Constance Wu, 40, shared in interviews with The New York Times and The Atlantic that she experienced being sexually harrassed during the first year of ABC’s “Fresh Off the Boat.” Wu first opened up about the allegations in her upcoming book, “Making a…
· Editorial Staff
Simu Liu reveals mental health struggles a year after ‘Shang-Chi’ debut
Simu Liu took to Instagram to share the mental health struggles he’s faced since debuting as the MCU superhero Shang-chi on the one-year anniversary of the movie. “It’s been nothing short of the absolute best ride… but after having some time to reflect I know that this life also…
· Grace Kim
Korea’s ‘My Fellow Citizens!’ gets American remake titled ‘The Company You Keep’ starring Milo Ventimiglia
Milo Ventimiglia and Catherine Haena Kim are set to star in “The Company You Keep,” an American adaptation of the 2019 Korean spy drama “My Fellow Citizens!” The original KBS drama starred Choi Si-won of the K-pop group Super Junior, along with Lee Yoo-young (Dr. Brain) and Kim…
· Bryan Ke
Harry Shum Jr. joins ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Season 19 cast
Harry Shum Jr. will join the main cast of “Grey’s Anatomy” Season 19. Shum, 40, will play Daniel “Blue” Kwan, a “sharp-witted, impatient and brilliant” first-year surgical resident, according to Deadline. “He is generous by nature but competitive to a fault, naturally gifted,…
· Bryan Ke
‘Crazy Rich Asians 2’: Constance Wu reveals production is ‘gearing up and getting ready’ to film
Constance Wu has finally shared a much-awaited update on the highly anticipated “Crazy Rich Asians 2,” claiming that “the wheels are moving.” Speaking to reporters while on tour to promote her Amazon Prime series “The Terminal,” in which she appears alongside “Guardians of the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Chinese rock star Zheng Jun accused of child abuse after posting about son’s 1,000-kowtow punishment
Chinese rock star Zheng Jun received online backlash after he revealed on Weibo that he punished his 11-year-old son by having him kowtow 1,000 times for lying. His son then asked him if he could choose another form of punishment after completing 200 kowtows, to which Jun gave…
· Ryan General
‘Superstore’ star Nico Santos confirmed to be in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’
Filipino American actor Nico Santos has been confirmed to be part of “Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3,” the latest installment in the popular superhero franchise from Marvel Studios. “We wrapped a month ago but I’ve thought about my time on set every day since. THANK YOU…
· Bryan Ke
YouTuber Joma Tech signs with ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ backer to make Bitcoin dramedy
Google software engineer-turned-YouTuber Jonathan Ma, known online as Joma, has signed a deal with Stars Collective, an entertainment company launched by “Crazy Rich Asians” backer Peter Luo. For his first project, Ma, 32, will create a dark comedy drama about the origins of…
· Grace Kim
Simu Liu was turned away from ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ because he didn’t have ‘it’ factor
Simu Liu revealed in a podcast interview that a lack of an “it” factor is the reason he was told why he was turned down for several roles in the 2018 hit “Crazy Rich Asians.” The actor reflected back on the moment, saying, “It was at a time that was very difficult for me, I was…