Kevin Kwan talks 'Crazy Rich Asians,' growing up in Singapore

[@TerrenceG]

I reading his 2nd book and find Kevin to be an amazing writer.

[@torturedsinger]

The interviewer was so lacking of enthusiasm

[@juonisback]

I know right? she looks bored and she looks like someone who were forced to do the interview :/

[@toodaloo3]

I'm sure English is a second language. I think she was focused on speaking English well, which she did. Didn't make for the greatest interview, though.

[@kimandrew794]

the host doesnt move her eyes LOL

[@93hothead]

kim andrew death ninja eyes

[@chaotiongsai]

The host is another ethnic Chinese in Southeast Asia (Chinese Filipino) interviewing ethnic Chinese from Southeast Asia

[@Adam50457]

typical robotic conditioned

[@DaigoParry]

Robot

[@kevinwhelan9607]

The interviewer isn't just beautiful but LISTENS and doesn't interrupt; good questions too. She'll go far.

[@kennethsulleza4282]

I started with the first installment since it was the only Kevin Kwan I could find at the store during the pandemic. I have just finished the second one and now on the first and still I'm having as much fun as starting a series from the very beginning. I find it so witty to mention brand names in the middle of a heated domestic fight - Michael Teo and Astrid fights.

[@goldenbread18]

It's interesting, I too feel like I've overheard so many of these conversations. Reading a chapter of Crazy Rich Asians really brought me back and think of all the things I've heard at the American Club or the Tanglin Club.

[@MrYap123456]

Laura Pan what's that

[@uindy4]

Now he might not be the richer cousin but the most famous cousin. Especially when more of his books become movies.

[@Picturesque-ob1fw]

The interviewer was poker face the entire time. Lol . She must've been five minutes outta botox clinic. But she's pretty. If only she's been more engaging when conversing with him.

[@CL-px6km]

You're not a loser honey. Very proud of your achievements.

[@eugehet]

In a span of 5 mins, he said "you know" 38 times. Wow

[@torturedsinger]

'cause he's from New York lol

[@asterixe1]

For someone who moved to the US at age 11, he really took on the trendy American way of talking. I'm surprised he wasn't born in the US. He also talks with the fronted "o" sound - that's how surfer dudes, Valley Girls, and other cool people talk. He's an annoying artsy type.

[@thekingofmoney2000]

Eugene Tay He talks like a valley girl from California.

[@lolanakahale1665]

Its about 40 you know (I counted) sorry ^^

[@trancebot]

well you know.. it's just how.. you know.. haha

[@debbiezenaida]

I read both books and LOVED them. Can't wait to see this movie.

[@icycannonball]

Fifi Trixiebelle You do know that there is a third book right?

[@1danang]

This interviewer needs to do more background research and ask better questions. Very flat interview.

[@johnhasidlethoughts]

hahahahahaha this is fake shes not the one interviewing him shes just reading the question but im sure he was interviewed by someone else

[@svvetlanalana]

Kevin is a funny guy lol but I don’t think the interviewer gets any of his jokes

[@lolanakahale1665]

The host doesn't have face expression

[@janchicsiken]

Wow Kevin's childhood sounds crazy. Dinner with the prime minister?!?? Ima poor kid living in the heartlands of Singapore haha but yes wealth is very apparent in Singapore. Look forward to the movie coming out soon!

[@sirsaca6026]

Was this even shot in the same room?

[@hamporpabor859]

Josue Ortiz this comment made my day uwu

[@obediteviaeveritatisetvitae]

Lol

[@daphnebanks6493]

I absolutely do not believe this was shot in the same room. They're looking in such weird directions. Kevin even seems to be looking down most of the time

[@karchic.3982]

Kevin is amazing writer and kudos,,,,,,. keep it up.

[@bitchenglish9095]

how did the host got her job??? she is daughter of some Rich Asian too?

[@itsjemmabond]

Lol...

[@CinthyaBB]

So the books are base on his own upbringing? Lol. I love them, he's so funny.

[@angelinabautista4586]

i miss kris as an interviewer no one can replace her

[@samshah7628]

maybe the title is for the Americans and non -Asians. we Asians who live and are brought up in Asia would know that this movie only rrpresents a very small part of what is an Asian.

[@franzb69]

is it just asians or is ot more on the chinese or taiwanese or singaporeans?

[@Anthony-cd1cs]

Actually, its more like overseas Chinese still retaining the old Chinese culture from old China... A lot of the traditions and customs were lost in China during the cultural revolutions.

[@jayshen84]

@kleco102 I would agree if the movie was about asian in general. But i think the focus of the movie is referring to the Bamboo Network of Chinese families (pls wiki it). The focus is referring to this massive network of super rich chinese families that have existed for hundreds of years. The main reason why most people are not aware is because the wealth are personal wealth that is not reflected publicly as much as let say company wealth. Each family member may own a company or two that are in the lower half of the Forbes 500 list but collectively all the family wealth combined would be enormous.

[@mnbr6884]

Yeah not a fan of the title either

[@SoniasChannel1]

Love to see kris aquino in this most awaited movie.

[@larck888]

I'm from ACS too.... I understand exactly where u are coming from👍Pls I left Singapore too😁

[@mialeonard1838]

I love Kevin Kwan

[@jcm5404984]

The interviewer is a robot

[@bethelcuires8003]

The host seemed very intense and nervous.

[@kylieeats1639]

They’ll get it when they see his movie!

[@ConanNg-r9k]

Too bad Kevin Kwan can never revisit Singapore anymore, or else he would get jailed at least 6 years for desertion dodging military draft duty. Because Singapore's Defense Ministry states that Kevin Kwan never fully completes his Singaporean nationality discontinuation , in order to no need reporting for national service on given registration date in 1990. (Despite he since 11 years old, in 1984 or 1985, being in US and has never been back to Singapore anymore)

[@johnlee-yo8jc]

You have to try really, really hard to be such a bad interviewer and the director is just as bad. Why cut to her? It would have been so much better if they just showed her once.

[@AnnaKallenberg-v4t]

Kevin really let fly with Lies and Weddings.

[@DonoZeek]

If he grew up in Singapore, where the hell are the malays and indians in his book. Its like they are not part of the country

[@HedonisminEgypt]

He did say he lived in a 'bubble' of privilege. Growing up in that bubble probably does not expose you to the Indian and Malay community very much. Unfortunately It's a book about that bubble of privilege in Singapore and not one about Singapore society as a whole :(

[@DonoZeek]

Kenneth Kway so the entire book is not about singapore or singaporeans or even asia but all about him and his rich chinese life.

[@HedonisminEgypt]

Yes? I mean if you feel that the wealthiest 1% of Singaporeans aren't Singaporeans then yes... It is unfortunate that he didn't grow up in the same multicultural upbringing as the average Singaporean, but it is a book about that exclusive 1%, who are predominantly Chinese and have cultural conventions that are unique from the rest of Singapore. Social circles like that certainly exist in Singapore but they're definitely not a representation of mainstream society that's why its called CRAZY RICH asians.

[@DonoZeek]

Kenneth Kway No they are Crazy Rich Chinese

[@HedonisminEgypt]

so i guess your main issue is with the title of book? which was obviously designed for North Americans who are less aware of the different ethnic groups in Asia. Same target audience that uses vague terms like 'black/white/asian' when classifying someone.

[@driver3667]

How does it feel to be wanted as in the bon jovi song.

[@rickytan3483]

The interviewer almost wet her dress.

[@biibikiki1304]

Why the girl's face so stiff?? omg

[@TheNeoKeleLims]

you know ... it's so interesting what he is talking about ... you know ... he is right .. he is really part of the privilege 5% that he talks about, you know, I enjoyed listening to this you know ... just wish he would .. you know ... just maybe COMB HIS HAIR ... you know ? :)

[@obj799]

neosweelin w ...you know... you know ... its interesting... you know...

[@DaigoParry]

The Prime Minister would be there... LKY? 😱

[@steadguy]

You know

[@ThisWholeWorld100]

Isn't there supposed to be more diversity?

[@alfredhitchcock45]

Ang ganda nung reporter

[@kevinwhelan9607]

He strikes me as nicely low key, not "impressed" with himself. Am I wrong or is this a very Asian quality?❤

[@khoocheepeng]

he was just a Singapore rich people's son who didn't want to serve the country duty......... i think this is bad, i wonder what kind of proud he has if he think he is a Singaporean male ? you know a basic man would do for his country is to serve the army !

[@VanaeCavae]

He is a wanted man in Singapore.

[@dreamsteddybearsmaster]

Really? Did he do his military service or something else?

[@entrydenied]

@@dreamsteddybearsmasterHis family moved to the US when he was 11 and by the time he was an adult, he filed for an appeal to give up his citizenship but the government rejected his appeal twice. So if he returns he will be arrested for not serving National Service and get fined or/and jailed.

[@DaigoParry]

Robot host. Lol 😂

[@aliceyong2809]

KK kept saying you know, you know, you know in almost all sentences. Very annoying

[@RUHappyATM]

F_ing pretentious.