Look out world, we have some visibility coming in hot. The Human Rights Campaign has recognized comedian and actor Bowen Yang’s work on Comedy Central’s “Saturday Night Live” as inspiring…
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THE 2026 UNFORGETTABLE AWARDS HONORED CHLOÉ ZHAO, BOWEN YANG, KPOP DEMON HUNTERS, and more
…Film Award to Bowen Yang for his performance in The Wedding Banquet, praising Yang’s “fearless, razor-sharp timing and the rare ability to make even the most chaotic characters lovable.” Accepting…
Bowen Yang Becomes ‘Saturday Night Live’’s First Ever Asian Cast Member
…none other than renowned comedian, actor and writer Bowen Yang. Yang first appeared on “SNL” as Kim Jong Un, in a sketch segment with host Sandra Oh (“Killing Eve”), and…
The Lookout: Notable AAPI Emmy Nominations, Justin Chon’s Newest Film and More
…South Asian businesses. https://twitter.com/nbcsnl/status/1414988733162659842?s=20 Bowen Yang made history as the first Chinese American to be nominated for an Emmy in the “Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series” category as…
The Lookout: AAPIs Join the Stars and Make History
…and is intended to have a wide theatrical release. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bowen Yang (@fayedunaway) SNL star, Bowen Yang, will lead Audible’s latest comedy…
The Snubs and Successes of the 2022 Emmys
…this post on Instagram A post shared by Bowen Yang (@fayedunaway) Try to think of one “Saturday Night Live” video from the last decade without Bowen Yang. This past year…
Take a Trip to ‘Fire Island’ in New Trailer
Spring is heating up, and not just here in Southern California—the first trailer for Joel Kim Booster and Bowen Yang’s “Fire Island” dropped today. Directed by Andrew Ahn (“Driveways”) and…
10 Asian American Actors, Comedians and Duos Who Would Rock the Oscars Stage
…Dr. Ken’s got it covered. 2. Bowen Yang Australian-born comedian Bowen Yang has been writing for “Saturday Night Live” since 2018, and was brought on as a featured cast member…
Celebrating Queer Joy on ‘Fire Island’
…Fire Island with Bowen [Yang],” Booster says. “I brought ‘Pride and Prejudice’ with me; it was going to be my beach read. And I kept being like, ‘Wow, everything [Austen]…
The Lookout: Ring In The New Year With These Exciting AAPI Projects
…on a new plot every episode. Kumail Nanjiani (“Stuber”) and Alan Yang (“Parks and Recreation”) executive produce the series. 1/19 – “Avenue 5” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8Zr3f-_Ft8 Hugh Laurie (“House”), Suzy Nakamura (“Dr….
Hold The Phone: ‘Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens’ Has Already Been Renewed For Season Two
…and foul-mouthed grandma (Lori Tan Chinn) in Queens, New York. Guest stars appearing on season one include “Saturday Night Live” comedian Bowen Yang, Natasha Lyonne (“Russian Doll”) and Shang-chi himself,…
Critical Darling ‘Shōgun’ and Other API Projects Secure Emmy Nominations
…in Pop” Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Bowen Yang — “Saturday Night Live” Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series Robert Downey Jr. — “The Sympathizer” Outstanding Animated…
Join the Magical and Musical Adventure in Jon M. Chu’s ‘Wicked’
…past works “Crazy Rich Asians” and “In the Heights.” Outside of Erivo and Grande, the cast is rounded out by Bowen Yang, Jonathan Bailey, Peter Dinklage, Adam James, Keala Settle,…
APIs Who Took the Super Bowl by Storm
…played by Academy Award Winner Michelle Yeoh, a glimpse of Bowen Yang as Pfannee and heard a snippet of Erivo’s fabulous belt from everyone’s favorite, “Defying Gravity.” Usher’s Halftime Show…
Simu Liu Kicks Off ‘Saturday Night Live’ With a Statement: ‘I’m Shang-Chi, B*tch!’
…and Target holiday commercials. Liu and “SNL” writer and cast member Bowen Yang also went head-to-head in a bit that questioned what it means to be the “first Asian” to…
