API Representation in American Television

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  1. 3. This show is about a Shaolin Buddhist monk and martial-arts expert who now wanders the Old West of America
  2. 4. This “Crazy Rich Asians” star also starred in the TV series: Fresh Off the Boat.
  3. 6. Rebooted in the 2010s, the original series was set in a US state with a large Asian and Pacific Islander population, however they were typically in supporting roles.
  4. 9. While it included some Asian actors (like James Hong), the main character in this TV show from the 1950’s about a Chinese-American detective, was played by a non-Asian actor.
  5. 12. Centered on an American field hospital during the Korean War.
  6. 14. Margaret Cho stars in this sitcom about a college graduate who works at a store while trying to move up in the world.
  7. 17. Kamala Khan is the teenage superhero in this limited Marvel TV series.
  8. 18. Ming-Na Wen plays Agent Melinda May, in Marvel’s Agents of (fill in the blank)
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  1. 1. Anna Sawai was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a drama series for this show in 2024
  2. 2. In this TV show set in the 1860’s, Victor Sen Yung played Hop Sing, a loyal household cook, who works on the Ponderosa Ranch
  3. 3. Loyal, skilled side kick in The Green Hornet (played by Bruce Lee)
  4. 5. Season 3 of this TV series was set in Thailand and prominently featured Thai characters and dialog. Lisa from Black Pink was among the cast.
  5. 7. Sandra Oh, plays Dr. Cristina Yang in this show that takes place in a hospital
  6. 8. Ali Wong & Steven Yeun star in this tv show about 2 strangers whose involvement in a road rage incident escalates into a prolonged feud
  7. 10. This character from the Simpsons runs the Kwik-E-Mart and is known for his catchphrase, “Thank you, come again.”
  8. 11. He starred in the original Star Trek series as Hikaru Sulu from 1966 to 1969.
  9. 13. He is an Emmy & Golden globe-winning comedian, writer and filmmaker who starred in Master of None & Parks and Recreation
  10. 15. Daniel Dae Kim and Yunjin Kim played characters in this Emmy winning show about plane crash survivors stuck on an island.
  11. 16. This Netflix “Rom-Com” series co-created and produced by Mindy Kaling features an Indian American teen as the main character