The 'Crazy Rich Asians' Cast On Filming In Malaysia

The cast of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ (Henry Golding, Constance Wu, Michelle Yeoh, Gemma Chan, Ken Jeong, Awkwafina, Jon M Chu and Kevin Kwan) share their experience filming in Malaysia - who the designated tour guides were, the food they ate for supper and the shenanigans they got themselves into when they were out playing tourist! And also the time Awkwafina got slapped by a monkey... twice.
Video Editor: Rachel Koh
Film footage courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. and Kimmel Distribution, LLC
Used with permission
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[@alexajeane]

Henry: "I love durian." Michelle: "So do I." I love them even more now.

[@rufiredup90]

Alexa Jeane SAAAAAME!! (I was like, “oh, oh!! They love it too!!! 😍😍😍💖💖💖💖)

[@nosugarnocream8465]

Asl

[@Emanuela9]

An acquired taste, like kimchee? 🤔 Yep, I like kimchee. 🥗🥢

[@rifqidarmawan244]

Nah durian is weird

[@eimandanial4021]

I'm proud of Henry and Michelle representing Malaysia in a Hollywood movie 😭😭😭

[@eduardochavacano]

Michelle is the Queen of this movie. Everyone dont matter. They should have more scenes with Michelle. She is so beautiful. I only saw her in Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. I think she was also in Think also the Geisha movie with Zhang Ziyi.

[@eimandanial4021]

@@eduardochavacano and also Crazy Rich Asian

[@superass650]

I love how Akwafina and Ken is hyping about their story experience in Malaysia

[@rabitahhussien5842]

its very upsetting when the film was made in Malaysia and yet Singapore got promoted for something they dont even have it. the moment I saw the Nick Young's mansion, I knew it was NOT filmed in Singapore. Singapore, even the billionaire stays in double storey house. the producer of this movie owes Malaysia a recognition that they deserve. Love from Hong Kong.

[@exs1803]

The novel was written and the movie made by a Singapore citizen who later became an American citizen. The movie was focussed, centred on Singapore. It is about Singapore, not Malaysia. 7 out of 10 of the significant movie locations are in Singapore. The most prominent ones Marina Bay Downtown, Changi Airport, Marina Bay Sands, Gardens By The Bay, Merlion Park and Sentosa Island are Singapore icons.They are instantly recognizable and known like all over the world. Malaysia's location are more like plain backdrops that almost nobody remembers Singapore is the main focus, the star. Malaysia is just an unknown stand in, body double. Who do you think is most memorable Hahahahaha

[@exs1803]

See what Director John Chu said. "It’s no coincidence that we chose Singapore as a centre of this story. It is a city of the future. It is a glimpse into what the whole world will be. High-tech buildings, low-tech buildings, history, culture - I hope that by getting a glimpse of this place, and as a character in our movie, you get a glimpse of what the world can be like." "Showcasing Singapore at it’s most luxurious was central to the story. The texture of our movie, its escapism, comes from the fact that we really shot in these places. Everywhere we pointed the camera we found something special. It’s a unique blend of cultures.” And see what Henry Golding, the main actor, said of Singapore as the main movie location “That’s the beauty of this movie, it’s so realistic in the sense that we’re on location in some of the craziest locations in Singapore. And now showing them to a global audience, people have literally been coming up to me saying, ‘I’m buying a ticket (to Singapore). I have to go!’ It looked beautiful. We had to film on location, no question about that". See what movie producer Brad Simpson said "“Shooting in Singapore itself was non-negotiable. The movie is a love letter to the food, culture and beauty of this area. The mixture of pristinely preserved colonial architecture from the past with ultra-modern cutting-edge buildings of the future, the life on the streets, and the vibrancy of the Hawker Markets, all make its signature. We also knew there were two iconic locations that had to be in the film: the Marina Bay Sands, and the famous Gardens by the Bay.” What Michelle Yeoh, one of the main actress said "When you’re in Singapore with the tropical air, the smell of food in the Hawker centres and the brilliant colours of the flowers and plants… there’s nothing like being on a location like this.” According to costume designer Mary Vogt, her instructions from Cho (Director) were “colour, and lots of it! He wanted to show Rachel’s world in New York a bit like Dorothy in Kansas: heavier, with black, white and grays. When she gets off the plane in Singapore, suddenly they’re in Oz where things are brighter, food tastes better, and everything is just a little more hyped up.”

[@nananino_]

@@yurissa6034 I can agree with you 😉

[@nigelwong5338]

I don't understand tho. Malaysia got promoted by interview in this video so what the issue behind it. What do you mean by singapore didnt do anything? In the film the only scene is the big mansion and of course US and the rest of the scene is in singapore so what the fuss about tho...

[@sceneandseenful]

kecoh

[@Danial31]

They said that Malaysia is too hot for them trust me Malaysian hated it too

[@kaydiana9020]

danial ibrahim ikr

[@randomstyles3933]

danial ibrahim im not

[@Danial31]

@@randomstyles3933 some people get used to it but me personally hated it and I'm a malay

[@MsHoneysenpai]

When I was back to Malaysia, I realized how I love the heat TT

[@CH-gt4nj]

"Walao damn hot la" probably is the most spoken phrase among all Malaysians

[@SapphireEchos]

henry and constance were co-stars but why does it feel like constance is the one third-wheeling henry and michelle 😂

[@10yearsatleast]

Vicky Xu the malaysian link

[@MultiDayah]

Ikr hahaha henry and Michelle like so fantastic and close and constance are like lost when three of them together 😂😂😍

[@ilakaizen4926]

Bcz they talking bout msia

[@da96103]

Because Constance is Asian-American while Henry and Michelle are Asian-Asians. Hasn't the movie taught you anything? :-P

[@chrisnguyen5922]

Henry is married, and he said his biggest challenge during the movie process was his wife being distressed on him cheating on her. That's why there may be playful flirting and friendliness, but Henry tries to stay reserved and respectful in public. By nature and career, Henry is more extroverted as a former travel host. On the other hand, Constance said throughout her acting career she became very introspective and self-conscious about things in general. I think she may be a bit introverted even. She is a bit distant because she's foreign to the Asian motherland being American her entire life, while Henry has traveled numerous places and, as a male, is just confident in general.

[@da96103]

Awkwafina is so funny. 3:30 She put her hands up like she was gossiping about Sonoya with the interviewer.

[@nooneknowsme8292]

Its a shame tho They filmed in Malaysia and did most of the stuff here but the credits goes to Singapore Sighh

[@exs1803]

The novel was written and the movie made by a Singapore citizen who later became an American citizen. The movie was focussed, centred on Singapore. It is about Singapore, not Malaysia. 7 out of 10 of the significant movie locations are in Singapore. The most prominent ones Marina Bay Downtown, Changi Airport, Marina Bay Sands, Gardens By The Bay, Merlion Park and Sentosa Island are Singapore icons.They are instantly recognizable and known like all over the world. Malaysia's location are more like plain backdrops that almost nobody remembers Singapore is the main focus, the star. Malaysia is just an unknown stand in, body double. Who do you think is most memorable Hahahahaha

[@exs1803]

See what Director John Chu said. "It’s no coincidence that we chose Singapore as a centre of this story. It is a city of the future. It is a glimpse into what the whole world will be. High-tech buildings, low-tech buildings, history, culture - I hope that by getting a glimpse of this place, and as a character in our movie, you get a glimpse of what the world can be like." "Showcasing Singapore at it’s most luxurious was central to the story. The texture of our movie, its escapism, comes from the fact that we really shot in these places. Everywhere we pointed the camera we found something special. It’s a unique blend of cultures.” And see what Henry Golding, the main actor, said of Singapore as the main movie location “That’s the beauty of this movie, it’s so realistic in the sense that we’re on location in some of the craziest locations in Singapore. And now showing them to a global audience, people have literally been coming up to me saying, ‘I’m buying a ticket (to Singapore). I have to go!’ It looked beautiful. We had to film on location, no question about that". See what movie producer Brad Simpson said "“Shooting in Singapore itself was non-negotiable. The movie is a love letter to the food, culture and beauty of this area. The mixture of pristinely preserved colonial architecture from the past with ultra-modern cutting-edge buildings of the future, the life on the streets, and the vibrancy of the Hawker Markets, all make its signature. We also knew there were two iconic locations that had to be in the film: the Marina Bay Sands, and the famous Gardens by the Bay.” What Michelle Yeoh, one of the main actress said "When you’re in Singapore with the tropical air, the smell of food in the Hawker centres and the brilliant colours of the flowers and plants… there’s nothing like being on a location like this.” According to costume designer Mary Vogt, her instructions from Cho (Director) were “colour, and lots of it! He wanted to show Rachel’s world in New York a bit like Dorothy in Kansas: heavier, with black, white and grays. When she gets off the plane in Singapore, suddenly they’re in Oz where things are brighter, food tastes better, and everything is just a little more hyped up.”

[@exs1803]

@Santos Lewynn And ohhhhhhh take your politics and shove it up yours where the sun doest shine. Where you sh*thead is stucked. So you can only eat, see, think and talk shit! LOL

[@exs1803]

@Santos Lewynn One other thing, the fact that Kevin Kwan, the person who wrote the novel, is not allowed back in Singapore has NOTHING to do with the casting decisions you moron. He was not going to act in the movie. And he did not make the movie, Hollywood did. Despite the fact he is barred from entering Singapore, the movie was made IN Singapore and the story was of Singapore. Location shooting in a movie can be elsewhere, anywhere. It can be created as a movie set in a studio. Or created via computer graphics, like the lake in front of the Malaysian mansion which does not exist in real life. The cast is multi national the actors are not just Malaysians or Singaporeans. The main actors are American and British. Malaysia is beautiful and has many talented people, there is no denying it. Whether you like it or not, there is nothing wrong with it. Just like Michelle Yeoh acted as Myanmar Aung Suu Kyi in a movie. It is not an insult to Myanmar.

[@exs1803]

@Santos Lewynn Moron go reread what I have posted the comments by the movie producer, director, actors on Singapore. And go check all the videos on clips from the movie on YTB. You see many people are enthralled and excited to want to visit the Singapore after they watched movie. Also read all the news report articles on the web and other media and see how Singapore was put in a good light and praised because of the movie. Take out your head that is stucked up yours where the sun doesn't shine Hahahahaha

[@Tigris797]

omg i love watching them talk about malaysia!!

[@happymichieworriah8881]

Oh no hot din noeeee?? why all the layers

[@father88888]

prove that msia success goes through singapore door

[@Tigris797]

Xi Jinping why is everything always a war between sg and my 🙄 get a life

[@father88888]

@@Tigris797 , the movie is abt rich ppl n family in spore, not msia, get it right.....

[@Tigris797]

Xi Jinping did anyone say it wasn’t in singapore?? 🙄

[@ash2060]

Did ken jeong said 'summertime'???? Dude, malaysia is practically summer 365! LOL!!!!!

[@minoshoots]

'Sometime'

[@syasya727]

ive never been so proud watching an interview! and this is the most ive heard a cast talking about malaysia and how much they love malaysia

[@rasyiqahzainudin3250]

and the fact that u have harry in your profile 👀👀

[@dianakj1205]

@@rasyiqahzainudin3250 lol

[@annydobon8106]

Lol

[@saltvinegarchips]

I loved that Henry mentioned Johor Bahru! Just in time for National Day.

[@clarissagafoor5222]

Can't live without durian. Lovely to hear how great Malaysia was.

[@junweiau4601]

Imagine going to the bird park or Batu Cave and see the entire cast of CRA just chilling there i-

[@ianjeon3539]

Im praying that Awkwafina becomes the next Ellen or Melissa McCarthy. Shes a comedic genius!

[@billybats2245]

Malaysia and Singapore are twins. Let's all celebrate this movie together 😊

[@gracehlung]

Lol. British ppl have heatwave at 20 something degrees Celsius no wonder Gemma was hot

[@izzatirfan1995]

Grace Lung but to be fair, their 20 degree celcius heatwave is hotter and more uncomfortable than our weather

[@bazli83]

haha I was laughing too, until I learned their infrastructure was never made to accomodate temperature above 25C

[@mythminded]

Gemma Chan..! 😍 so elegant. I really love Awkwafina in this movie..

[@donavonhoho]

hehehe, Sg here. I love malaysia. Great place to shop and eat just a couple of hours away. Need to get away from the capital of stress? Affordable staycay!

[@my_MillenniumFalcon]

I know right - made the mistake of heading to SG from MY on a Sunday (for business meetings the next day) and got stuck for more than an hour on the Causeway... 😂

[@wolger]

@@my_MillenniumFalcon 1 hour is still ok man.

[@moonstruck0125]

I love this interview, good job Female Magazine Malaysia ❤

[@elisoil]

One of the best movies I have seen in s decade. So delightful on so many levels.

[@eduardochavacano]

this is the same story in hundreds of Asian movies.

[@notr633m]

*I met with monkeys and he slapped me across the face* *Do you think in provoking him???* Awkwafina is such a bae😂😂😂

[@Sam-0827]

The way Ken laughed tho 😂

[@bradpackblue]

Langkawi, Penang, KL....great locations for the film.

[@malous709]

I could just imagine, many laughs with this crew during the film shoot. So much fun. Loved the movie ❤️

[@MrCarlsson86]

Awkwafina always makes me laugh

[@stevethorn5255]

Henry Golding hit the jackpot. He's gonna go far.

[@dedany.]

just watched ... didnt know it was filmed in Malaysia😭💜💜💜💜

[@FemaleMag]

Hi Nurhidana, thank you for watching! Check out our review (femalemag.com.my/movies/8-things-to-expect-from-the-crazy-rich-asians-movie/3/) to find out what other locations in Malaysia were used for the movie :)

[@teocinny1865]

Same

[@father88888]

ya, i thot all shot in spore

[@father88888]

ya, nobody cares abt msia....

[@wigglestoescutely]

@@father88888 It's ok, one day we'll get there

[@thesecond4113]

I love Ken Jeong. He is always happy and funny in interviews.

[@UmairActorModel]

Absolutely LOVE Malaysia!!!!

[@casey5030]

I'm a proud Malaysian 😍

[@RS-pf7cy]

There is something very dear about this cast! I ❤ them : )

[@sitihajar4788]

I love watching this!!!!!

[@bellabidrus9595]

Proud to be part of Asian and Malaysian

[@liuxueyi9882]

Hahaha...me too...

[@thesweetlife594]

Fresh Durian is really sweet, smooth and silky tasting. My husbands family eats it all the time. I guess I’m just used to it. I loved it at the first bite.

[@spiritedafar]

Awkwafina is hilarious!!

[@sLeepy1004]

Looooove this movie!!!!!!! Awkwafina/Nora is hilarious and so cool!!!!! Love her!!!!

[@fzm2790]

We also had a bag fight with monkeys 😂 (it was full of food) the whole fight was so hilarious and yes they surely need some lessons..Love Malaysia actually had the best best time of my life there wish I could visit again.. Lots of love from Pakistan ❤️

[@eduardochavacano]

This movie was about Singapore.

[@fzm2790]

@@eduardochavacano yes but it is actually filmed in Malaysia

[@arata31]

Awkwafina loves KL!!!

[@Fatmah-kc2eu]

So proud of my Malaysia..... Ya they shoot in Malaysia very nice awesome

[@wnose]

BEST INTERVIEW EVER

[@suhugo9546]

Henry is sooo cute. Please Hollywood, Asian male super hero!!!!

[@revoltin85]

Asian James Bond perhaps?

[@suhugo9546]

revoltin85 Absolutely YES! Make it happen Hollywood! Make the call ☎️ !!

[@hamandburr1307]

James Bond plz

[@manztubez6087]

So proud be malaysian 🤗🤗🤗

[@user-dv2uv3ww4m]

Great interview. Hope you can do one with Jing Lusi (who plays Amanda Ling) next time.

[@airrwalker]

3:45 just can't take it

[@MiniOne82]

The story on Akwafina getting slapped by the monkey and Ken laugh his arse off 😂😂😂

[@wesssavorn9018]

Please please please do a second one I luv luv luv this movie omg I want more ❤❤❤❤

[@Lalalalandrawr]

i can listen to gemma talk all day

[@noridahmohdnoordin1334]

Omg i love crazy rich asians i always watch it

[@davidwong3613]

Actually, Singapore and Malaysia is the same country, separated only by Politics. Otherwise, everything is one and the same - the people, the culture, the way they speak, the food,........ everything sama sama....

[@pooja350]

Seriously. Besides the politics, both are basically sisters

[@killahawley3506]

Totally agreee

[@LeeLee-vc6ln]

Yes

[@rkpinata373]

malaysian CITIES are similar , especially the ones on west coast.

[@sarahisma5833]

A taste of malaysia

[@blitzenius]

I live just near the temple of Batu Caves, I mean when they filming anything Malaysia or the singer from UK or US coming to perform here, I bet they gonna drop by Batu Caves every single time.

[@sezmihusayn4426]

these movies really bring us ahead uplifting as asian especially for us malaysian n singaporean.

[@mysarahmariaify]

proud to be Malaysian

[@hildabanch9589]

I love gemma chan since I watch this movie 😅

[@hajarahmad9515]

Can i just have awkwafina in my life !!!! I love herrrrrr

[@aenirrinea523]

I figured they shot some scenes in Malaysia but I didn't know they filmed the majority of scenes here. Would've been way more accurate to film everything in Singapore since the country got recognised the most from the movie.

[@iFuff]

Captain Georgiou! Mia! Awkwafina

[@jimdaddato809]

Awkwafina was the hit of the show. Henry is just frickin hot.

[@prashalangovender7528]

I haven't seen this much cast chemistry since Harry Potter

[@bieragaino440]

Michelle is just perfect Actress.

[@sya5309]

I just found out they also filmed in Malaysia wow

[@faqihahros312]

Awkwafina funny asusual 😂

[@nuraimi470]

malaysia is finally getting the fame it deserves

[@father88888]

not many ppl esp foreigners will know the show got anything to do with msia.....

[@frankieleung2215]

Ms. Michelle Yeoh is excellent.

[@da96103]

In my whole life, I only met one Malaysian who did not like durian. Most likely he was adopted from another country.

[@devilundercover]

Malaysian here, and I'm not fan of durian or cempedak or nangka. HOWEVER you can never take nasi lemak, char kway teow and roti canai away from me. Ever.

[@da96103]

Cempedak is too squishy for me. Nangka is still okay because the flesh is firm.

[@mintoh10]

Malaysian. I detest Durian. I love other fruits related to it though - Tarap, Cempedak, Nangka.

[@da96103]

What is Tarap? Never heard of it.

[@mintoh10]

Tarap is a fruit very much like Cempedak. It's only found Sabah and Sarawak (not too sure about Kalimantan). The outer skin is so soft, you can pry it open with your bare hands. The fruit browns very easily. It's white, with smallish seeds. Tarap has a strong sweet scent.

[@victoryzy]

hahahah last scene was funnies

[@adseries7127]

Shooting in MALAYSIA In movie SINGAPORE MALAYSIA:👁👄👁👍

[@truthhurts7968]

My fav is pek lien..she’s just the best friend anyone cld ever ask for!

[@lightbeer]

She nailed it. Really like her thruout the movie. Great performance indeed

[@me24469]

Malaysia in disguise... mixed feeling. Sad and proud at the same time..

[@liceous]

I love Jon Chu

[@shinesbrighter]

Fuck yeah I learned Malaysians are hot lolllll that last part with Gemma, Ken and Awkwafina was hilarious--they'd be so fun to work with!

[@ijanariff4761]

i luv Tan Sri Michele Yeoh

[@shreyakotteda5753]

Yaaayyyy

[@adminfoundation6621]

Malasia is a fusion of asian dishes thats why their food is great😋😋😋😋😋😋

[@nannetteralphs9042]

'What was the best thing about Malay-' 'THE FOOD!!- andthepeople'

[@mystiquexman]

Constance Wu is so in love with Henry, every interview she spills out her thought . He is married Constance and even if he wasn’t I think he will choose Gemma.

[@Sun.Shine-]

Awkwafina being relatable af 😂😂😂

[@Owleyes2019]

Awkwafina is such a funny lady.

[@toxx6elly]

i really need to watch the movie....

[@cocomeyo3510]

Awkwfina is kinda funny in person.😂 i love her

[@olliejay4596]

I love seeing so many Asians in a Hollywood movie

[@stevenlindsay7268]

I tell you, I'm in love with awkwafina. She is beautiful, sexy and down to earth. The whole cast of " Crazy Rich Asians " is fantastic. Keep going guys. It is a fun movie to watch, over and over again.

[@missylucianna5236]

*Hahahahaha akwafina, i love her*

[@aidilshafiqahmadshukri1505]

Iko Uwais & Michelle Yeoh

[@fredtacang3624]

Interestingly the setting looked singaporean for the most part. Excellent representation of the place (sg) if it was shot off-site (malaysia)

[@user-tt5xj5ib1e]

Well its next door, the state of Singapore is a fairly recent development. Malaysian influence on Singapore design, culture and food is very important and influential, as well Chinese and European. Singapore is a melting pot taking the best of each culture and blending it :)

[@deeloh6007]

Gemma dress is amazing, anybody knows where is it from?

[@autoboardventures2797]

This is Asian movie 👍🏽👍🏽

[@ayesha7225]

man i love awkwafina

[@hellobye6364]

Who’s Malaysian 🙋

[@heart_exo791]

He from the duff is so funny😂😂

[@sya5309]

AWKWAFINA COMPLIMENTING MY COUNTRY. YES

[@aylinataufiek9403]

Can you please tell me when this movie will.come out in indonesia??

[@irun_mon]

I love awkwafina's story lol

[@kl.johnny2232]

Pangkor Laut is STILL!! the BEST!! island resort IN THE WORLD!!! 👍👏👏👏

[@Indrewar]

Noop

[@amirave69]

most of scenes were in Malaysia but Singapore got the name.. 🥲

[@kenjihosoiri2674]

The scene at 1:47 is not in the movie, and it wasn’t included in the deleted scenes feature.

[@hichizarai]

Firstly, Singapore dont have big mansion. Ah ma house is in kl Malaysia

[@jamilatanbinselamathardajo2626]

I got here by accident ....and amaze to know....huh!,,,

[@ILLRICARDO]

AwkwAfina is the best!!!

[@casey5030]

KEN JEONGGG