B.D. Wong on playing Awkwafina’s dad and teaching audiences about anti-Asian racism - a podcast by KCRW

Comedy Central’s hit show “ Awkwafina is Nora from Queens ,” now in season two, is loosely based on the life of actress/musician Awkwafina. Her father, Wally, is played by B.D. Wong (“Law and Order: SVU,” “Jurassic Park”). He talks to Press Play about how this role is a refreshing departure from all his past ones, and how directing an episode is his chance to remind audiences of the impact of anti-Asian sentiment.
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