‘Beef’ Stars Steven Yeun and Young Mazino Honored at Unforgettable Gala
variety.comValerie Wu Intern Asian talent from this year’s biggest movies and television shows gathered at the Beverly Hilton for the Unforgettable Gala on Dec.
16. The Character Media event celebrated emerging and established Asian American talent in the entertainment industry. Netflix television series “Beef” saw its cast and creator spotlighted, with creator Lee Sung Jin, star Steven Yeun and actor Young Mazino among the honorees.
With the success of the show this awards season, Lee says that he’s still all in for a second season, telling Variety on the carpet, “If Netflix came calling for that, I’m definitely ready.” “I think there’s so many different ways I could go,” Lee continued. “It’s hard to say right now, but I’m really definitely down to explore that.” Lee, who currently has a multi-year overall deal with Netflix, was the winner of the Writer award. “Beef” actor Steven Yeun was honored in the category of Actor in TV; “Beef” actor Young Mazino for Breakout in TV; “Past Lives” star Greta Lee for Breakout in Film; “Joy Ride” director Adele Lim for Director; the cast of “Never Have I Ever” for Vanguard; Shannon Lee for Bruce Lee’s Lexus Legacy Award; Alison Lee for Pechanga Athlete; “May December” actor Charles Melton for Actor in Film; and Steven Lim for Digital Influencer. “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings“ director Destin Daniel Cretton served as honorary co-chair of the event along with journalist Lisa Ling. “Barbie” actor Simu Liu was host and emcee. “I will be your host this evening.
I’m also responsible for 100% of the Asian representation in ‘Barbenheimer,’” Liu quipped on stage, referencing both his role as an Asian Ken in “Barbie” and the “Barbenheimer” cultural phenomenon. “Like, you’re seriously going.
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