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Jon M Chu received the Legend award at the Gold House Gala, celebrating Asian excellence in entertainment. He reflected on the progress of Asian representation since #OscarsSoWhite, emphasizing a shift from begging for inclusion to striving for greatness. Chu shared a powerful moment with Michelle Yeoh and Bowen Yang, embodying the new confidence in Asian creatives. The event honored 100 AAPI leaders shaping American culture.

Key Points: Jon M Chu on Asian Creatives Rising After Gold House Honor

  • Jon M Chu honored with Legend award at Gold House Gala
  • Highlights Asian creatives' decade-long rise in Hollywood
  • Credits #OscarsSoWhite for uniting marginalized voices
  • Shares inspiring exchange with Michelle Yeoh and Bowen Yang
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Jon M Chu talks about tremendous success of Asian creatives, says striving to be the greatest

'Wicked' director Jon M Chu celebrates Asian representation at Gold Gala, vows to push for greatness in Hollywood and beyond.

"We built the damn house, and guess what? It's made of gold, and we've got more work to do. – Jon M Chu"

Washington, May 11

Film director Jon M Chu was honoured with the Legend award at the fourth annual Gold House Gold Gala in Los Angeles. He spoke about a shift in Asian representation and the tremendous success of Asian creatives.

'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu was honoured with the Legend award at the fourth annual Gold House Gold Gala in Los Angeles, reported Variety.

Chu, a Gold House co-founder and progenitor of the history-making #GoldOpen movement, received the A1 in Entertainment and Media for his historic directorial accomplishments in 'Wicked' and to celebrate its forthcoming sequel, 'Wicked: For Good', as per the outlet.

The filmmaker talked about how far Asian representation had come in the last ten years, Chu said, "We're not just guests at the table anymore. We built the damn house, and guess what? It's made of gold, and we've got more work to do", adding, "I'm ready, if you all are."

Chu, who also helmed 'Crazy Rich Asians' and 'In the Heights,' said it wasn't until #OscarsSoWhite that he didn't "feel alone anymore." The filmmaker observed a shift in Asian representation and the tremendous success of Asian creatives and athletes across the board over the last decade, which filtered down to the set of last year's 'Wicked,' according to Variety.

He said, "I'm standing there with now Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh and 'SNL' superstar, Bowen Yang, and he says, 'Oh, we're gonna kill this shit.' And Michelle turns to him and says, 'Of course, we are.' That's the energy now, a new level of not just begging for representation, but striving to be the greatest there ever was."

The Gold Gala honoured the 100 AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) individuals who have impacted American culture and society in the last year, according to Variety.

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Priya K.
As an Indian film lover, this makes me so proud! We need more Asian representation globally. Bollywood should take notes from Jon M Chu's approach - telling our stories with confidence rather than trying to fit Western molds. The "built the damn house" line gave me goosebumps! 🇮🇳✨
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Rahul S.
While I appreciate the progress, I wish Indian cinema got similar recognition in Hollywood circles. We've had diverse storytelling for decades! But happy to see Asian creatives finally getting their due. Maybe this will open more doors for Indian talent too.
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Ananya M.
Michelle Yeoh and Bowen Yang's exchange is everything! That's the energy we need - not asking for permission but knowing we belong. As an aspiring filmmaker in Mumbai, this inspires me to dream bigger. Representation matters at every level! 🙌
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Vikram J.
Interesting to see how #OscarsSoWhite became a turning point. In India, we have our own diversity challenges in cinema. Maybe we need our own movement to push for more regional language films and diverse casting in mainstream Bollywood.
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Neha P.
Crazy Rich Asians was a game-changer! It showed the world that Asian-led films can be both culturally specific and universally appealing. Hope to see more Indian diaspora stories get this kind of platform. The success of RRR gives me hope! 💫
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Sanjay D.
While celebrating this progress, let's not forget that true representation means including all Asian voices - not just East Asian. South Asians, Southeast Asians, and Pacific Islanders deserve equal spotlight. The Indian film industry is proof of our rich storytelling traditions.

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