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The child 'Goonies' star who quit acting for 30 years amid no roles returned to win an Oscar — his comeback is the industry's own indictment of how long it starved Asian actors of parts.
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· Daniel Anderson
Ke Huy Quan lost his health insurance while waiting on ‘EEAO’ release: ‘I could not get a single job’
Oscar nominee Ke Huy Quan revealed that he lost his health insurance while waiting for the delayed release of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” (“EEAAO”). During his recent interview on “The Late Late Show with James Corden” on Thursday, Quan, 51, shared that he stayed safe at…
· Daniel Anderson
Vanessa Hudgens, Lilly Singh to host ‘Countdown to the Oscars’ pre-show
Vanessa Hudgens, Lilly Singh and Ashley Graham have been revealed as the celebrity hosts of ABC’s upcoming “Countdown to the Oscars” pre-show, which will air prior to the prestigious awards ceremony on March 12. Hudgens, 34 will return for her second consecutive year, while…
· Daniel Anderson
Donnie Yen, Deepika Padukone, Dwayne Johnson, Riz Ahmed to present at 95th Oscars
Several artists of Asian and Pacific Islander descent have recently been announced as presenters at this year’s upcoming Academy Awards ceremony, also known as the Oscars. Legendary Hong Kong actor Donnie Yen, Bollywood star Deepika Padukone, professional wrestler-turned-actor…
· Daniel Anderson
Stephanie Hsu to perform ‘Everything Everywhere’ song ‘This is a Life’ at Oscars
Stephanie Hsu of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” will perform her film’s Oscar-nominated song “This is a Life” at this year’s Academy Awards ceremony. Talking Heads founder and lead singer David Byrne will join Hsu, 32, during the performance of the song, along with…
· Iris Jung
Mark Wahlberg under fire for presenting SAG award to ‘Everything Everywhere’ cast
Mark Wahlberg incited controversy after presenting a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) award to the “Everything Everywhere All at Once” (“EEAAO”) cast on Sunday evening. “EEAAO” and its cast have continued their trend of dominating award shows this new year, receiving a total of four…
· Daniel Anderson
James Hong gets standing ovation during cast acceptance speech at SAG Awards
James Hong earned a standing ovation with his hilarious and moving acceptance speech after “Everything Everywhere All at Once” won Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture at the SAG Awards on Sunday. Cast members Jamie Lee Curtis, Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan and…
· Daniel Anderson
Jamie Lee Curtis kisses Michelle Yeoh after SAG Award win
Jamie Lee Curtis has gone viral for planting a kiss on Michelle Yeoh’s lips after winning a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award. On Sunday, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” became the most awarded film in SAG history with four wins: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ makes history with most wins at SAG Awards
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” (“EEAO”) celebrated a historic sweep at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards on Sunday. The hit A24 movie became the most awarded film in SAG history with four wins: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture; Outstanding…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ wins big at 2023 Dorian Awards
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” was the top winner at the 14th annual Dorian Film Awards, presented by GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics. On Thursday, the hit A24 film won a total of nine awards, including Film of the Year, LGBTQ Film of the Year and…
· Daniel Anderson
Stephanie Hsu shares lessons she learned from her ‘Everything Everywhere’ co-stars
Stephanie Hsu recently revealed the lessons she has learned from her “Everything Everywhere All at Once” co-stars. In an interview with Variety, Hsu, 32, shared what she has taken away from watching fellow actors Ke Huy Quan and Michelle Yeoh.
· Carl Samson
Michelle Yeoh recalls her confusion over being labeled a ‘minority’ in Hollywood
After smashing glass ceilings with 40 years of exemplary talent, Michelle Yeoh has shared the confusion she felt when she came to Hollywood for the very first time. In a recent interview with The Rake, Yeoh, now 60, revealed that she did not understand how she became a…
· Chandler Treon
‘I didn’t go looking to be an actor’: Ke Huy Quan recalls ‘Indiana Jones’ casting
Ke Huy Quan spoke about his unlikely casting as Short Round in “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” in a new interview. “I didn’t go looking to be an actor,” the 54-year-old actor explained to Deadline. “I was just like a normal kid, going to school every day at my elementary…
· Bryan Ke
‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ is coming back to theaters in 4K this week
Sony Classics is bringing “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” back to theaters in the United States and Canada in 4K. First announced on Jan. 6 by Sony Pictures Classics, the 2000 wuxia film from legendary Taiwanese director Ang Lee will be returning to the big screen on Friday,…
· Iris Jung
Jamie Lee Curtis says Michelle Yeoh is ‘the reason’ for her Oscar nomination
Jamie Lee Curtis has attributed her recent Oscar nomination to her “Everything Everywhere All at Once” co-star Michelle Yeoh. Curtis made the comments on the most recent episode of the podcast “Variety Awards Circuit.” Curtis is nominated for Best Supporting Actress, her first…
· Bryan Ke
James Hong, Ronny Chieng, Jimmy O. Yang among guest stars on ‘American Born Chinese’ series
Disney Plus has revealed most of the regular cast members and guest stars of the upcoming TV series adaptation of Gene Luen Yang’s 2006 graphic novel “American Born Chinese.” A 40-second teaser trailer posted by the streaming giant on Friday shows the Destin Daniel Cretton-led…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Do not tell me what to do’: Michelle Yeoh shuts down people who tell her to retire
Michelle Yeoh revealed that numerous people told her she ought to retire from acting in a recent podcast appearance. On the Los Angeles Times’ “The Envelope,” Yeoh disclosed that the comments were made prior to her landing the role of Evelyn Wong in A24’s hit film “Everything…
· Michelle De Pacina
Michelle Yeoh reveals she won Miss Malaysia to ‘shut her mother up’
Michelle Yeoh revealed that she entered and won the Miss Malaysia beauty contest in 1983 to “shut her mother up.” In an interview on “The Graham Norton Show” on Feb. 3, Yeoh recalled how her mother, Janet, signed her up for the beauty pageant when she was in her early 20s.
· Bryan Ke
Michelle Yeoh reveals Jackie Chan texted her after she got ‘Everything Everywhere’ role
Award-winning actor Michelle Yeoh says Jackie Chan did her a “huge favor” when he turned down the role originally written for him in “Everything Everywhere All At Once” (“EEAAO”). In an interview with CNN, Yeoh, 60, explained that co-directors Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan,…
· William Yuk
Stephanie Hsu credits ‘feminist powerhouse’ Courtney Love for providing a ‘guiding light’
Stephanie Hsu credits rock icon Courtney Love for providing a “guiding light” and inspiring her to “have a good time” during this awards show season. When asked during her “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” appearance on Jan. 19 whether award shows are “what they’re cracked up…
· Daniel Anderson
Hasan Minhaj set to host 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards
Hasan Minhaj has been chosen to host this year’s Film Independent Spirit Awards. The awards ceremony, which celebrates independent cinema, will be held on March 4 in Santa Monica, California.
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