Legendary Actress Joan Chen’s Journey: Embracing Motherhood And Identity In “Dìdi”

Joan Chen’s latest film, "Dìdi," is a heartfelt exploration of identity, family, and the delicate balance between cultural heritage and the teenage struggle to fit in. In the film, Chen portrays Chungsing, the mother of the titular character Chris Wang (played by Izaac Wang), affectionately called "Di Di"—meaning "little brother" in Chinese—by his family. In her interview with Awards Focus, Chen reflects on her journey and emphasizes the importance of stories like "Dìdi" in today’s landscape.

“Only Murders in the Building” Season 4 Premiere: A Star-Studded Event on the Iconic Paramount Lot

The highly anticipated Season 4 red carpet premiere of “Only Murders in the Building” took place on August 22 at the historic Paramount Studios lot, a location that makes a cameo during the first episode of the new season. The event was a glamorous affair, attended by the series' main stars—Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez—along with other cast members like the legendary Meryl Streep, Kumail Nanjiani, Molly Shannon, D’avine Joy Randolph and Zach Galifianakis.