The Lowdown On The Cast Of 'Crazy Rich Asians'

Author Kevin Kwan’s visit to the Philippines in August of this year was definitely, cliché as it sounds, one for the books…

 

Yes Mom, people really do read my books in the Philippines. #ilovemanila #superfans #RichPeopleProblemsBookTour

A post shared by Kevin Kwan (@kevinkwanbooks) on Aug 20, 2017 at 10:43am PDT

 

From the general public arriving in droves to fall in line at his book launches…

 

The fun and fashionable crowd at S Maison today. #RichPeopleProblemsBookTour

A post shared by Kevin Kwan (@kevinkwanbooks) on Aug 21, 2017 at 2:45am PDT

 

To society’s well-heeled set fangirling over him...

 

Book tours are tough but someone's gotta do it. With @martine @andreahawken @ilovegeorgina @jesswilson

A post shared by Kevin Kwan (@kevinkwanbooks) on Aug 18, 2017 at 5:47pm PDT

 

By all indications, this country is crazy about the Crazy Rich Asians trilogy.

And finally, earlier this week, it was announced that the film adaptation of the first book in the series will be released in August 2018. More importantly, we got to see exclusive behind-the-scenes photos via Entertainment Weekly’s extensive feature on the film.

 

#CrazyRichAsians is leaping from the page to the screen, and we have your exclusive first look! ?The film adaptation of the book by @kevinkwanbooks, starring @wonstancecoo and @henrygolding, blazes into movie theaters next year. Click the link in our bio to go behind-the-scenes of the ridiculously glam romance that's about to sweep you off your feet. You can pick up an issue on newsst ands starting Nov. 3. ??: @ruvenafanador for EW #ConstanceWu #HenryGolding #KevinKwan

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Say hello to the Bling Dynasty. #ConstanceWu and #HenryGolding are getting the royal treatment in our #CrazyRichAsians first look! ??Swipe through for more photos, and click the link in our bio for more on the bedazzling film that’s about to sweep the Far East–and the near west–off its feet. ??: @ruvenafanador for EW

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We have the first stills from #CrazyRichAsians, the film basked on the smash best-seller, and they're gorgeous!????Swipe through for more, and click the link in our bio to see the stunning photos from our cover shoot. ??: Sanja Bucko/Warner Bros.; Warner Bros.

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Entertainment Weekly also came out with a detailed online feature on each of the main characters and the actors portraying each of these roles. Of course we couldn't resist learning more about them so we just had to research some more. Here are some trivia we gathered on this decadent cast:

 

Henry Golding as Nick Young

Did you know? He is a very devoted husband to his wife and they just recently celebrated their first wedding anniversary!

 

Cannot believe it has been a year... Happy anniversary my queen. This has been one of the craziest of both our lives and I could not have done it without you. You are my greatest motivation and the best companion I could ever wish for. Love you more and more everyday, here's to our endless adventure x

A post shared by Henry Golding (@henrygolding) on Aug 19, 2017 at 9:17pm PDT

 

Constance Wu as Rachel Chu

Did you know? She's a staunch supporter of Hillary Clinton!

 

I AM A VOTER. I am an Asian American. I am with her! Are you a voter? Prove it!! #imwithher #bunniesforhillary #asianamericansforhillary #aapiforhillary (thanks @lenadunham for the necklace!!)

A post shared by Constance Wu (@wonstancecoo) on Nov 8, 2016 at 9:31am PST

 

Michelle Yeoh as Eleanor Young

Did you know? Three things Michelle loves: Nature, travel, and animals!

 

the cutest ?????? #penguins #capetown #africa #chefnic

A post shared by Michelle Yeoh (Official) (@michelleyeoh_official) on Oct 30, 2016 at 8:14am PDT

 

Gemma Chan as Astrid Leong

Did you know? Gemma, like Michelle, also has a soft spot for animals and supports pro-animal welfare advocacies as much as she can.

 

80% of countries around the world still have no laws against animal testing in cosmetics. Please join me in supporting @thebodyshop & @crueltyfreeintl campaign for a global ban (link to petition in bio)?? #ForeverAgainstAnimalTesting #thebodyshop #ad

A post shared by Gemma Chan (@gemma_chan) on Jun 1, 2017 at 10:50am PDT

 

Harry Shum Jr. as Charlie Wu

Did you know? Harry's got pretty mean ball handling skills!

 

?? Waiting & bored ??

A post shared by Harry Shum Jr (@harryshumjr) on Aug 29, 2017 at 3:31pm PDT

 

Pierre Png as Michael Teo

Did you know? Pierre's got a crazy rich hobby...

 

All thanks to @paigechua_tpc I now have a new hobby that I absolutely LOVE! KL has much to offer on days off from filming and I am thankful for that! #newhobby #horseriding #newfriends

A post shared by Pierre Png (@iampierrepng) on Jul 10, 2015 at 8:16pm PDT

 

Chris Pang as Colin Khoo

Did you know? This guy's a music festival aficionado!

 

Seeing everyone heading off to #coachella makes me miss this so much!! . #fbf #takemeback

A post shared by Chris Pang (@pangeerz) on Apr 14, 2017 at 2:10pm PDT

 

 

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