Showbiz Tonight: Nico Santos on why "Crazy Rich Asians" is monumental

Sdílet
Vložit
  • čas přidán 15. 08. 2018
  • A Filipino is in the main cast of a groundbreaking movie shattering Hollywood stereotypes, and celebrating romantic comedies. Yong Chavez talks to actor Nico Santos about his role in “Crazy Rich Asians,” and why it holds great significance for him as a gay Filipino immigrant.
    "I always thought that when I got into this industry that I was going to have to hide all that. That I was going to have to play down my Asian-ness and play down my queerness," Santos said. "But to be a part of not only Superstore, but also of this movie where not only am I included -- but I’m celebrated? It’s monumental."
  • Sport

Komentáře • 58

  • @nadjie13
    @nadjie13 Před 5 lety +213

    Can Nico Santos have more publicity in the Philippines please?? Kris aquino is NOT the only Filipino representative in that movie!

    • @ichayyabut
      @ichayyabut Před 5 lety +5

      nadjie13 yes. I agree. Thanks tfc

    • @rhephokrits
      @rhephokrits Před 5 lety +18

      And He had a bigger part in the film whereas, Kris was just a filler for a scene

    • @nkinwee
      @nkinwee Před 5 lety +9

      exactly! and his role was lengthier and one of the crucial roles in the story.

    • @davidwong1693
      @davidwong1693 Před 5 lety +1

      I read Kris got 1.5 million for her filler scene,

    • @indaialming
      @indaialming Před 5 lety +2

      This is very true! He has more highlight moments/scenes in the said film than K.Aquino! His more is far more vital that the latter

  • @SamCole
    @SamCole Před 5 lety +47

    Finally the real one that has much more exposure than Kris Aquino and yet doesn’t get recognition. I am a fan too of Kris but I strongly believe that Nico deserved the same as Kris in recognition, support and love from fellow Filipinos all over the world! He is adorable and played his part on this move so so well! Ahh the accent, I can’t even begin with how fabulous Nico is.

  • @spookym123
    @spookym123 Před 5 lety +71

    Nico and Awkwafina would be hilarious together in their own movie! Lovin' the jacket, Nico!

  • @mattsee45
    @mattsee45 Před 4 lety +17

    It's interesting how his English accent changes a bit when he talks to fellow Filipinos compared to when he speaks to non-Filipinos.

  • @mcan2007
    @mcan2007 Před 5 lety +29

    NICO SANTOS....I'm proud of you!!!!

  • @lidette711
    @lidette711 Před 5 lety +8

    Omg! I loved him in Superstore. I didn't know he speaks Filipino. :)

  • @stmark4181
    @stmark4181 Před 5 lety +3

    I was on a flight to the Philippines when I watched Crazy Rich Asians.
    I fell in love with the movie and watched it over and over until I landed in Manila.
    To my surprise, my cousin told me the Oliver cousin - Rainbow Sheep of the family character is actually FILIPINO.
    To me, Nick Santos getting this part is a VICTORY because I watched other short docs about the movie and I learned that some actors were turned down or REJECTED if they are not Chinese or part Chinese.
    Even tho the Oliver character is a small part, he was very MEMORABLE and comparable to the EDNA character from Disney's The Incredibles.
    I think he did a FANTASTIC job.
    I love this interview and clips of him on the red carpet because showed that HE IS Filipino and proud.
    My jaw dropped when he spoke in Tagalog. How COOL is that!
    I thought his accent in the movie was real.
    I just LOVE him.
    THANK YOU for representing the Filipino community
    THANK YOU for representing the QUEER community.

  • @alfiemarie
    @alfiemarie Před 5 lety +18

    I LOOOVE HIM IN THE FILM!!!! OMG Had no idea he's pinoy

  • @catalinaesoc4331
    @catalinaesoc4331 Před 5 lety +11

    Nico ang galing mo.first day showing talaga ako nood.akala ko hnd k pinoy.hehe galing galing mo talaga.

  • @Californiansurfer
    @Californiansurfer Před 5 lety +19

    Great actor, Loved the movie, it is a universal movie ..... Part Two?

    • @vii5260
      @vii5260 Před 5 lety +2

      There is a part two and a part three because the book is a trilogy.

  • @unitydaw4804
    @unitydaw4804 Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks for being proud of your Pinoy heritage NICO SANTOS !!! Me and my family loved how you portrayed your role in the movie. Manuhay Ka !!!

  • @lynettechua8424
    @lynettechua8424 Před 11 měsíci

    Love you Nico! We're so proud of you!

  • @blackjackfourever
    @blackjackfourever Před 5 lety +1

    👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 good job Nico❤️❤️❤️

  • @luzcostales1545
    @luzcostales1545 Před 5 lety +1

    So proud to be a Filipino 🤗

  • @LiveAsDiva
    @LiveAsDiva Před 3 lety

    I love his character... Like seriously....

  • @windsongmoonchild6400
    @windsongmoonchild6400 Před 3 lety +4

    He's got more personality and screentime than Kris Aquino in that movie.

  • @samchak8764
    @samchak8764 Před 3 lety

    I love him

  • @bluejay6233
    @bluejay6233 Před 3 lety +1

    I love u Mateo, u r the best!

  • @alaiaaa2228
    @alaiaaa2228 Před 3 lety +1

    Nico Santos will always be my fav character here

  • @peterxyz3541
    @peterxyz3541 Před 5 lety +5

    Awkwafina & Nico in a buddy, road trip, heist, comedy action film!!!!!!!

    • @DonShei
      @DonShei Před 5 lety

      IKR!? With the right script it would be awesome funny.

  • @chubidelrosario4417
    @chubidelrosario4417 Před 5 lety +2

    Wow Ang galing niyang magtagalog.. I didn't expect that

    • @nerhealauren5883
      @nerhealauren5883 Před 5 lety +6

      He immigrated in the States at 16.

    • @DarrylGonzales
      @DarrylGonzales Před 5 lety +4

      Sa Pilipinas pa rin kasi siya lumaki hanggang noong lumipat na siya ng Amerika sa edad na 16.

  • @irememberla6460
    @irememberla6460 Před 5 lety +2

    He has very interesting hair

  • @evangelinedesalisa8037
    @evangelinedesalisa8037 Před 5 lety +17

    .. Mas malaki ang role mo kayKris e bkit puro kay Kris angg papuri ikaw DAPAT ang papurihan.

  • @kentamidorin
    @kentamidorin Před 5 lety +1

    Nico was greaaaat

  • @PuI2ePLaYaZ
    @PuI2ePLaYaZ Před 3 lety +2

    This actually makes us look bad

  • @sunshinedaisies5893
    @sunshinedaisies5893 Před 5 lety +4

    Ang galing lang na nagtatagalog pa rin siya, yung iba kasi mapunta lang ibang bansa di na nagtatagalog

  • @mightytiaco7747
    @mightytiaco7747 Před 4 lety

    Medyo may hawig kay jhon lapus

  • @RR-ru3ri
    @RR-ru3ri Před 4 lety

    Si kris hindi man lang nabangit si niko sa nga interview nya.

  • @megnakamura9924
    @megnakamura9924 Před 5 lety +18

    Simple lang sya, at walang yabang take note one of the main casts sya; unlike kay kris aquino nagyabang masyado eh halos extra lang naman

    • @vincelee9718
      @vincelee9718 Před 5 lety +1

      Dakilang extra panay publicity wala namang papel

    • @vincelee9718
      @vincelee9718 Před 5 lety

      Si Kris Aquino.

    • @a17442
      @a17442 Před 5 lety

      czcams.com/video/91mUs4fKQH0/video.html
      The author and the executive producer himself, Mr. Kevin Kwan

    • @athenstar10
      @athenstar10 Před 3 lety

      Kris has always been an attention seeker. TBH, I really don't know qualifications they were looking for nung kinuha nila si Kris, her role doesn't need acting needed anyway,lol. Well, I guess she used her connections as always.😆

  • @TheLowLandGardener
    @TheLowLandGardener Před 5 lety +2

    Sabi ko parang pinoy sya yun pala pinay

  • @julz19
    @julz19 Před 3 lety +1

    I want minimum wager asians.

  • @banishedheir9940
    @banishedheir9940 Před 5 lety +1

    #SOPROUD

  • @DonoZeek
    @DonoZeek Před rokem

    I know the movie was important but I hate how racist the movie was. They promised an ALL-ASIAN cast but got us an ALL-CHINESE cast. Kinda tells you a lot of their idea of Asian.

  • @evangelinedesalisa8037

    🇹🇨