Ever since Crazy Rich Asians came out in 2018, the people behind the film came up with #GoldOpen which brought momentum to Asians working in the U.S. Entertainment Industry.
I believe that the #GoldOpen is one of the fundamental factors as to why we have Warrior (not the MMA film), EEAAO, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Killing Eve, Kim’s Convenience, Ms. Marvel, American Born Chinese, Joyride, Quiz Lady, The Brothers Sun and more.
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