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Maya Erskine Relives Middle School in Hulu’s New Adult Comedy ‘PEN15’

TV by Tae Hong

Hulu’s new R-rated adult comedy “PEN15,” from The Lonely Island, stars Maya Erskine playing a 13-year-old version of herself in the year 2000. Erskine, alongside her co-writer and co-executive producer…

‘Man Seeking Woman”s Maya Erskine on “Dating Hitler”

TV by Ada Tseng

…your ex-girlfriend Maggie (played by Japanese hapa actress Maya Erskine) is dating is the worst person in the entire world. Literally. It’s Hitler. He’s still alive. The unfortunate wrinkle in…

Revisit The Horror Of Your Middle School Years With Our Top 7 Maya Moments From ‘Pen15’

Comedy, Screen, TV by Mae Hamilton

…the help of two 30 plus-year-old women? Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle’s show “Pen15” created mass waves in the TV world for its frank, hilarious portrayals of those awkward tween…

Seventh Grade Can’t Last Forever—Hulu’s Irreverent Comedy ‘PEN15’ Will End With Season 2

Screen, TV by Caroline Yu

The Emmy Award-nominated comedy series “PEN15” has reached the end of its run. Created by real-life best buds Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle, the show follows seventh-graders Maya Ishii-Peters and…

The Unforgettable Gala: The Breakout In Film Award Nominees

Movies, Screen by Taylor Park

…alongside Hugh Laurie and Suzy Nakamura in the new HBO sci-fi series “Avenue 5.” Maya Erskine, “Plus One“ Photo By Sthanlee B. Mirador. Erskine jump-started her career in comedic acting with…

The Unforgettable Gala: The Breakout In Television Award Nominees

Screen, TV by Taylor Park

…charm help bring the show’s central female friendship to life, establishing her character as the quintessential ride-or-die friend. Maya Erskine, “PEN15“ Photo by Rich Fury. Erskine is no newcomer to…

Masala: Say Hello to Your New Prince Zuko, ‘PEN15’’s Dallas Liu

by Cu Fleshman

…arts performance videos. Best known for his role as Shuji in Maya Erskine’s comedy series “PEN15,” Liu appeared most recently in “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” as…

Rewind and Recast: See what API Actors Should Star in These Classic Romantic Comedies

Movies, Screen by Billie Chang

…tension. But while this may be a character change for Jacinto, it’s certainly not a challenge he can’t tackle.  4. BRIDGET JONES’S DIARY Maya Erskine as Bridget Jones (originally played…

Review: Romance and Comedy Tie The Knot In ‘Plus One’

Movies, Screen by Ruby Rosenwasser

…of falling in and out of love. “Plus One,” written and directed by Jeff Chan and Andrew Rhymer, follows old college friends, Alice (Maya Erskine) and Ben (Jack Quaid), as…

Netflix’s Latest Animation ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Boasts Star-Studded Cast

Screen, TV by Hayden Park

…with Maya Erskine voicing the protagonist, Mizu, a half-white, half-Japanese master of the sword who seeks revenge. Picture this: It’s 17th-century Edo-era Japan. The nation’s borders have been closed off…

Celebrate 20 Years of Unforgettable

Events by Caroline Yu and Jasmine Nguyen

…lung cancer. On a lighter note, Maya Erskine took home Breakout in TV for her hilarious hit Hulu series “Pen15,” in which she and her real-life BFF Anna Konkle play…

Looking To Stream Something New? Try These 10 Projects On HBO Max

Screen, TV by Linh Nguyen

…of pickles for 100 years and wakes up unaged and totally American. The pickle himself is Seth Rogen, but the cast also features “Plus One” star Maya Erskine. 10. “Lovecraft…

Critical Darling ‘Shōgun’ and Other API Projects Secure Emmy Nominations

Screen, TV by Jeremiah Estrada

…“Mr. & Mrs. Smith” “Shōgun” “3 Body Problem” “The Morning Show” Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series Maya Erskine — “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” Anna Sawai — “Shōgun” Outstanding…

7 API Super Moms From Film and Television That Have A Place In Our Hearts

Movies, Screen, TV by Kyla Smith

For Mother’s Day, we’re toasting our favorite API mothers and maternal figures on the small and silver screen. With mamas from the groundbreaking “Joy Luck Club” to the hilarious new…

Shoots And Ladders: We’re Spilling The Hottest (Industry-Related) Tea In Town

Commentary by Serena Kim

…on her first day of college. Chao’s unflattering bowl-cut wig looks like it definitely inspired Maya Erskine’s iconic ‘do in “Pen15.” Who’s craving another yummy TV show? I know we…

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