Anna May Wong
Born | January 3, 1905 |
Hometown | Los Angeles, California, United States |
Height | 5'7" (1.69m) |
Parents | Wong Sam Sing , Lee Gon Toy |
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Who could replace Junipero Serra statue at US Capitol? Here are 5 ideas for California
- The Catholic priest’s likeness has been removed from California locations as his treatment of Native Americans in missions becomes more well known.
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Downtown's Café Basque promises an authentic Southwest France style of cooking — plus the new bar inside Crustacean, Mystyx Coffee, Bar Monette and more.
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Li Jun Li, drawing on her Anna May Wong-inspired role in 'Babylon,' reflects on Hollywood's evolution
For an epic that details the early era of silent films, Damien Chazelle’s “Babylon” makes a lot of noise. Chazelle takes us all the way back to the 1920s to explore the depraved and hedonistic culture surrounding the early American film industry that has since come to be known around the world as Hollywood. The film features an ensemble cast led by Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt and Diego Calva, along with Jovan Adepo, Jean Smart and Li Jun Li, each portraying fictionalized characters that represent
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‘Babylon’: Jovan Adepo, Margot Robbie And More On Portraying Excitement And Heartbreak In Early Hollywood
Babylon puts audiences right at the heart of early Hollywood as people from all walks of life try to make their dreams come true. Shadow and Act’s managing editor Trey Mangum spoke to Margot Robbie, Diego Calva, Jovan Adepo and Li Jun Li about the film and what it was like getting into character, particularly… Continue reading ‘Babylon’: Jovan Adepo, Margot Robbie And More On Portraying Excitement And Heartbreak In Early Hollywood
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How Li Jun Li channeled Anna May Wong, Hollywood's first Asian American actress, in Damien Chazelle's 'Babylon'
Li swore off acting as a kid after watching a production of "Miss Saigon." Now she stars in "Babylon" alongside Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie.
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Margot Robbie, Jean Smart, Cast on Queerness, Gender, Race in Babylon
Babylon's Robbie, Smart, Diego Calva, Li Jun Li, and Jovan Adepo chat with The Advocate about how the film addresses old Hollywood's treatment of race and queer people.
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Li Jun Li on 'Wild' Babylon Parties, 'Goofy' Costar Brad Pitt and an Unsexy Kiss with Margot Robbie
The actress also tells PEOPLE why she "wasn't nervous" about working with costars Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie in Babylon
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Chinatown L.A.: Where to Shop, Eat and What to See
From Pearl River Deli and Capsule Perfumerie in Central Plaza to the Mandarin Plaza creative hub that's home to Eckhaus Latta, a guide to the indie neighborhood.
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As Anna May Wong quarters roll out, a younger generation reflects on the actress' legacy
For these children, it's hard to imagine a time when Wong, then the country's most celebrated Asian American actress, was mostly relegated to playing villains or housemaids.
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15 Real-Life People And Events That Folks Would Love To See A "Based On A True Story" Movie Or TV Show About
"Ever since I heard of her, I've been fascinated by her story, and I would love to see this dramatized."View Entire Post ›
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Anna May Wong Quarters Enter Circulation Today
The iconic actress will be on quarters starting this month as part of the US Mint's American Women Quarters Program.
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