Best Asian American TV and Film Roles in 2015
Aziz Ansari in “Master of None,” Constance Wu in “Fresh Off the Boat,” and Vincent Rodriguez III in “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” make the list, according to CAAM staff and community folks.
Television
Vincent Rodriguez III Talks “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” And How Minorities Are Changing Television
The hunky Filipino American from Daly City acts, sings and dances into the hearts of viewers of “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.”
UPDATE: Now Streaming – When and Where to Watch ‘Off the Menu: Asian America’
Tune in for Grace Lee’s newest documentary, Off the Menu: Asian America, premiering this week on PBS! Broadcast begins December 8.
The Unsung Supporting Asian American Actors and Actresses of Television
Here are some talented actors who play minor or recurring characters on TV that we’ll be definitely seeing more of in the future.
It’s Sheng Wang’s Time
“I see myself as someone who’s trying to write comedy that’s creatively fulfilling and at least not politically regressive for Asian Americans or humans in general.”
There are more Asian American Child Actors on TV Than Ever Before
A list of past and new faces of Asian Americans who portrayed children or teens on mainstream TV.
‘Off the Menu: Asian America’ Premieres Nationally on PBS December 8
The feature documentary tells the rich stories behind Asian Pacific Americans and food, directed by award-winning filmmaker Grace Lee.
Priyanka Chopra Crosses Over in ABC’s Quantico
With the second-biggest film industry in the world, there is often conversation about the right Bollywood star who can cross-over to American entertainment.
CAAM Supported POV Documentary “When I Walk” Wins Emmy
Filmmaker Jason DaSilva, who has multiple sclerosis, wins Emmy and dedicates it to “all people with disabilities who put themselves out on screen. You are changing the face of media today. Keep on.”
Ken Jeong Pounces into Primetime with “Dr. Ken”
The show is based on Jeong’s pre-celebrity life as an actual medical doctor in Los Angeles.
CAAMFest San Jose Opens with Season 2 Premiere of ‘Fresh Off the Boat’
CAAMFest San Jose kicked off last night with the Opening Night program, “Fresh Off the Boat,” and 90s themed Opening Night Party at the San Jose Museum of Art. Never fear, there are plenty more films and events through the end of Sunday!
“Fresh Off the Boat” Executive Producer Melvin Mar at CAAMFest San Jose Opening Night
The Executive Producer of TV’s “Fresh Off the Boat” to speak at CAAMFest San Jose Opening Night on September 18, 2015.