…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…
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Masala: Say Hello to Your New Prince Zuko, ‘PEN15’s Dallas Liu
…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…
Seventh Grade Can’t Last Forever—Hulu’s Irreverent Comedy ‘PEN15’ Will End With Season 2
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…
Maya Erskine Relives Middle School in Hulu’s New Adult Comedy ‘PEN15’
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…
The Unforgettable Gala: The Breakout In Television Award Nominees
…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…
7 API Super Moms From Film and Television That Have A Place In Our Hearts
…series “PEN15,” here’s our rundown of awesome API mamas in film and television. 1.Kiều Chinh as Suyuan Woo, Tsai Chin as Lindo Jong, France Nuyen as Ying-Ying St. Clair and…
‘Man Seeking Woman”s Maya Erskine on “Dating Hitler”
…look forward to? ME: I’m writing a show with AnnaKonkle and Sam Zvibleman about middle school called Pen15. The R-rated, uncensored version. Photo courtesy of Craig Stubing, unwrittenfilms.com. This…
Shoots And Ladders: We’re Spilling The Hottest (Industry-Related) Tea In Town
…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…
Review: Romance and Comedy Tie The Knot In ‘Plus One’
…Though her performance is a far cry from her “Pen15” character, Erskine’s signature brand of comedic delivery still shines through. Alice doesn’t seem to take anything too seriously and makes…
Review: Mindy Kaling’s ‘Never Have I Ever’ Blooms On The Small Screen
…assured, though—“Never Have I Ever,” premiering on April 27, falls into the former category alongside the likes of “PEN15” and “Booksmart.” Helmed by Kaling and her “The Mindy Project” co-writer…
Masala: Ella Mika Struggles To Hold Her Laughter Around Nasim Pedrad in ‘Chad’
…by Pedrad, à la the critically acclaimed “Pen15,” and was written and produced by the SNL alum. Mika’s character is described as cool and popular, but the actress feels more…
The Lookout: Notable AAPI Emmy Nominations, Justin Chon’s Newest Film and More
…Emmy nomination ever. Other notable AAPI Primetime Emmy nominees include Phillipa Soo of “Hamilton,” Max Minghella of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” Padma Lakshmi of “Top Chef,” Maya Erskine of “PEN15” and…
The Unforgettable Gala: The Breakout In Film Award Nominees
…roles like Diana Nakamura in “Insecure” and Ginny in “Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later.” This year, in addition to creating and starring in Hulu’s hilarious series “PEN15,” she led the film festival…
Here’s Your APAHM Streaming Watchlist
…(2021) “Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi” (2020) “Dollface” (2019) “PEN15” (2019) “Killing Eve” (2018) “Elementary” (2012) Disney+, Honor API Voices With Domee Shi at the helm, Disney and Pixar’s…
