6 years, 8 months ago

‘Crazy Rich Asians’: Constance Wu talks about what it’s like being part of a ‘movement’

In “Crazy Rich Asians,” we journey halfway around the world through the eyes of New Yorker Rachel Chu, the self-made daughter of a single-mom immigrant played with aplomb by Wu. Now, Wu’s turn as the plucky heroine of “Crazy Rich Asians” from director Jon M. Chu marks another milestone for Asian representation in Hollywood — and one the Richmond, Va., native hopes will open doors for those who don’t yet see themselves reflected on screen. When the opportunity came to do “Crazy Rich Asians” I was so happy that it was happening and I wanted to be a part of it — but I just wanted it to happen. — “Crazy Rich Asians” star Henry Golding When you were young, did you see yourself reflected on screen?