Bowen Yang Makes Emmy History. Again.

Bowen Yang’s on a roll. The Saturday Night Live standout just scored his fourth consecutive Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, making him the most-nominated Asian male performer in Emmy history, according to Variety.

This latest nod builds on Yang’s groundbreaking 2021 moment, when he became the first featured player on SNL to land an acting nomination. It marks a hopeful shift for Asian American performers, who’ve often been overlooked in awards races, especially in the comedy category.

Yang joined SNL back in 2018 as a staff writer before being promoted into the main cast the following year. Since then, his unique mix of odd-ball character work and sharp satire have caught on, often going viral while earning him critical acclaim and some truly loyal fans. Every nomination he earns only serves to further highlight his unique comedic POV and the impact his work has made on one of television’s most iconic stages.

Yes, Sandra Oh may hold the overall record for Asian Americans with 14 Emmy nominations (every one well deserved), but Yang’s four, all from a show with a history of diversity gaps, still stands as a milestone, representing increased visibility for comedians of Asian descent while also highlighting the much deserved recognition of their contributions to the entertainment industry.

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