Joan Chen on the State of AAPI Storytelling in Hollywood: ‘The Progress We Have Made Is Worth Celebrating’

Joan Chen is finally getting her flowers.

At the Critics Choice Association Celebration of AAPI Cinema and Television, Chen received a standing ovation as she accepted the career achievement award.

Chen, who was recognized for her work on “Twin Peaks,” and “The Last Emperor,” stars in Sean Wang’s “Didi.” She had received glowing reviews for her performance as Chunsing Wang in the coming-of-age story. The actress told the audience, “This film has brought me more recognition than I ever received for ‘The Last Emperor,’” she said referring to the 1987 film which made her a Hollywood star.

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