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The critically acclaimed rom-com “Crazy Rich Asians” was a hit for its stellar performance and was the first major studio film to feature a predominantly Asian-American cast since 1993’s “The Joy Luck Club.” Asian-American film history spanned more than a century before the advent of cinema in color. Here are past and future movies starring Asian Americans in chronological order.

“Liar” (1915) Even in contemporary media, Asian men are rarely portrayed as sex symbols, but Japanese-American actor Sessue Hayakawa became a veritable heartthrob, especially in his role as Cecil B. DeMille After the silent film thriller “The Hoax”. Despite his landmark character, his character is that of a predatory adversary who stayed with him throughout the anti-Japanese sentiment of World War II.

“The Price of the Sea” (1922) Anna May Wong, who was born into a Chinese-American family in Los Angeles, became essentially the first Chinese-American movie star. At 17, she played the role of Lotus in her first color film, The Sea’s Toll, which was inspired by Madame Butterfly.

Shanghai Daughter (1937) Anna May Wong stars alongside Korean-American actor Philip Ahn, who plays a government agent trying to bust an alien-smuggling ring in San Francisco. Ann later became the first Asian-American to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Goodbye (1957) Japanese-American actress Yoshimi Umeki plays one half of a scorned interracial marriage during the Korean War in “Goodbye.” Umeki won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role, becoming the first and only Asian American actress to do so.

Flower Drum Song (1961) This land duck movie is a film adaptation of the musical based on the 1957 novel by Chinese-American author Chun-Ying Lee. Set in San Francisco’s Chinatown, the film features a cast that includes Japanese-American actor James Shigeta and Chinese-American actress Nancy Kwan.

“Enter the Dragon” (1973) Bruce Lee’s most famous film was released six days after his death in 1973. In addition to critical acclaim, the martial arts film was listed on the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for being “culturally significant.” Despite his untimely death, at the age of 32, Li Ying became a symbol of calm strength and transcendence of the impossible.

“Star Trek: The Movie” (1979) George Takei played Hikaru Sulu aboard the Enterprise in the first film in the “Star Trek” series. In the most recent “Star Trek” franchise, John Cho reprises the role.

“The Karate Kid” (1984) Even though the titular “kid” changes throughout the series, Mr. Miyagi is constant. California-born Pat Morita was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as the unassuming and patient karate master.

The Joy Luck Club (1993) The 1993 adaptation of Amy Tan’s novel is now often referred to as the precursor to “Crazy Rich Asians,” a major-studio film featuring an Asian-American lead. It also featured the breakout role of actresses Minna Wen and Lauren Tom.

“Mulan” (1998) Mulan is the eighth Disney princess, the second Asian Disney princess, and the first not strictly a princess. Ming-Na Wen voiced the main character in a Disney animated film set in Han China, while BD Wong voiced General Li Shang. Mulan’s lines were provided by Filipino actress Lea Salonga, who provided her voice on the “Aladdin” soundtrack.

“Charlie’s Angels” (2000) Lucy Liu has had an extensive film and television career, from “Ally McBeal” to “Kill Bill” to “Elementary”. One of her first major film roles was in 2000’s Charlie’s Angels as Alex Munday, an accomplished and versatile spy.

“Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle” (2004) A modern druggie comedy starring two Asian-American leads (John Cho and Kal Penn) might seem ridiculous — but that’s exactly what this movie is about. “Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle” defies stereotypes and utilizes humor that doesn’t just rely on race to tell the epic journey of two men trying to satisfy their snacks.

“The Big Sick” (2017) Kumail Nanjiani co-wrote and stars in the Oscar-nominated film. While technically a romantic comedy, Nanjiani takes on more serious themes in the film, exploring his upbringing in Pakistan and his relationship with his wife, Emily V. Gordon. Relationships in real life.

Crazy Rich Asians (2018) This gorgeous film marks a watershed moment in the history of Asian American cinema – the marriage of revered older actors like Michelle Yeoh and the introduction of new talent including Constance Wu and Awkwafina. Like the previous release, The Joy Luck Club, the film’s director and adaptation of the novel are both Asian-American.

“To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” (2018) We rarely see a full-blown love story involving an Asian-American character on screen, let alone one depicting teens. In the new Netflix film “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,” star Lana Condor (“X-Men: Apocalypse”) plays Laura, an adorable teenage girl who gets caught up in a letter to her crush. When disrupted, she finds her world turned upside down. Mysterious release.

“Mulan” (2020) The Disney animated film, which is getting the live-action treatment, stars Chinese-American actress Liu Yifei, and also includes prominent non-Asian American actors Donnie Yen and Jet Li. The film will also star Asian-American actors Jason Scott Lee and Rosalind Chao, who starred in “The Joy Luck Club.”