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Review: Awkwafina Turns The Cameras On Herself In ‘Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens’
If you’ve never found yourself pantsless, chasing your towed car down the street, or sobbing into a wig at a police station, then you might not have much in […]
Hold The Phone: ‘Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens’ Has Already Been Renewed For Season Two
Excited to catch “Awkwafina is Nora from Queens?” You’re not the only one. Comedy Central announced Tuesday (Jan. 14) that the network has already renewed the show for season […]
‘Parasite’ And Awkwafina Take Home Golden Globes
With the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday night award season is in full swing, and Asian talent is stepping up to the spotlight. Korean director Bong Joon-Ho’s Cannes thriller, […]
The Lookout: Ring In The New Year With These Exciting AAPI Projects
You know what they say—new year, new movies, shows, albums and books. That is what they say, right? Anyway, we’re welcoming 2020 right, with a slew of AAPI projects […]
The Unforgettable Gala: The Vanguard Award Goes To ‘The Farewell’
Director and screenwriter Lulu Wang first told the story “based on an actual lie” in April 2016, on an episode of Ira Glass’ radio series “This American Life.” In a […]
The Unforgettable Gala: The Actor In Film Award Nominees
Editor’s Note: For almost 20 years, the Unforgettable Gala has been the most visible platform to celebrate Asian Americans in entertainment. Here at “Character Media,” we are thrilled to be able to […]
The First Trailer For ‘Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens’ Has Arrived
From starring in “The Farewell” to appearing on “TIME”’s 100 Next list, Awkwafina is living her best life. Her character on her new Comedy Central series, “Awkwafina is Nora […]
The Title Of Awkwafina’s Comedy Central Series Just Dropped Today
From the release of “The Farewell” to being cast with Simu Liu in the highly anticipated “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” 2019 has been yet another […]
Shoots And Ladders: ‘Minari’ and Mermaids Are Making Waves In Asian American Entertainment This August
FILM Marvel took us all by surprise by announcing that Simu Liu will play the titular lead in “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” Hawaiian-born Destin Daniel Cretton is […]
Dumbfoundead To Join The Main Cast Of Awkwafina’s Comedy Central Series
There seems to be no stopping Asian American celebrity icon, Awkwafina. Earlier this year, it was confirmed that she was getting her own show. Now, her old pal, Dumbfoundead, […]
Guess Who Marvel’s First Asian Superhero Is
Move over, Captain Marvel and Spider-Man: there’s a new superhero in town. Over the weekend at San Diego Comic Con, Marvel Studios announced that Simu Liu will play superhero […]
The Truth Behind ‘The Farewell’— The Film ‘Based On An Actual Lie’
There’s an old Chinese idiom that says that there are four “flavors” of life: suan (sourness), tian (sweetness), ku (bitterness) and la (spiciness). It’s the basis behind many Chinese […]
Take A Trip Down Awkwafina Lane Before You See The ‘The Farewell’
Some have dubbed Awkwafina the Queen of 2018, but it’s a title that may well have to be adapted for 2019. On July 12, the “Crazy Rich Asians” star […]
The Lookout: Here’s The Latest On What’s Happening In Asian American Entertainment In July
Editor’s note: We’ll be bringing you the latest scoop of what’s happening in Asian American film, TV, literature and music in our monthly “Lookout” articles. We’re doing the legwork, […]
