Awkwafinais aware of the lasting impactCrazy Rich Asiansleft on Hollywood and American audiences.
In the interview, Awkwafina, who had her breakthrough last year in the film, revealed howCrazy Rich Asiansis opening Hollywood’s doors to diversity.
“I thought that I had a good fan base, and thenCrazy Rich Asianscame out, and I was like, ‘Oh,okay!'” she said. “Growing up, I really had only you [Margaret Cho] to look up to. Your existence meant so much to me because it showed me what was possible.”
Allie Holloway
She continued, “AfterCrazy Rich Asians,people would come up to me crying — it was almost a bittersweet joy for them seeing a movie like that and realizing how important representation is.”
The impact the film had extended to actors from diverse actors who were also trying to leave their mark.
“Asian-American actors have told me that beforeCrazy Rich Asiansthey couldn’t get one audition,” she explained. “Now they’re getting tons. It helped open the door for movies likeThe Farewell.”
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The Farewellis Awkwafina’s latest film which debuted at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. Awkwafina stars as Billi, a Chinese-American girl who travels back to mainland China to visit her grandmother who was recently diagnosed with cancer.
When her family decides to keep the diagnosis a secret from her grandmother, Billi becomes embroiled in her family’s drama and must ultimately decide whether she will tell her grandmother the truth.
Awkwafina is also intalks to star in the live-actionThe Little Mermaidalongside Halle Bailey.
The Farewellis now in theaters.
source: people.com
