Summary
Bowen Yang, a cast member of "Saturday Night Live" (SNL), discussed his journey from being interested in pop culture as a child to becoming part of SNL. He shared how he never expected to be hired for the show, but he is now an Emmy-nominated actor. Yang also mentioned his background and experiences growing up as a child of Chinese immigrants.
Key Facts
- Bowen Yang joined SNL as a writer in 2018 and became a cast member in 2019.
- In high school, Yang was voted "Most Likely to be on SNL."
- He initially studied chemistry in college inspired by "Grey's Anatomy" but later pursued television instead.
- Yang thought SNL would never hire someone like him, but he was proven wrong.
- He is nominated for an Emmy for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series.
- Prior writing experience on SNL helped him understand the show better.
- Yang co-hosts a podcast called "Las Culturistas" with Matt Rogers.
- He grew up as a Chinese immigrant in Canada before moving to the United States.
