Everything you need to know about the characters in 'Crazy Rich Asians'
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Spoilers ahead for the book and movie, "Crazy Rich Asians."
"Crazy Rich Asians" hasn’t hit theaters yet, but it’s already breaking barriers. The film is being lauded as the first Hollywood movie with a majority Asian cast since "The Joy Luck Club" dropped 15 years ago.
The plot follows Rachel Chu, an Asian-American woman who accompanies her boyfriend to Singapore for his childhood best friend’s wedding. Of course, when she agrees to go with him to meet his friends and family, she has no idea that in his home country he is The Nicholas Young, Asia’s most eligible and wealthy bachelor.
Kevin Kwan’s bestselling novel was adapted into a film, and admittedly — even for those who have read the book — it can get a bit confusing to keep track of everyone and their relation to one another.
In preparation for the movie’s release, here is a guide to all of the main characters and families in the book.
Rachel Chu is played by Constance Wu.
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Rachel is the protagonist of the book (and film), played by Constance Wu. She's an Economics professor at NYU, and she's starting to imagine a future with her boyfriend Nick Young. At least, she is until she meets his disapproving family.
Nicholas Young is played by Henry Golding.
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Nick is a Young. In other words, in Asia, his family name carries incredible weight signifying his class and wealth. He is an Oxford alum and a history professor who brings his girlfriend Rachel home to meet his intimidating family.
Eleanor Young is played by Michelle Yeoh.
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Nick’s formidable mother Eleanor is perfectly-coiffed, classy, and terrifying. Despite her polite demeanor, she has a distaste for Rachel and Nick’s relationship, and she makes her feelings known.
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