Comedic License
With a comedic license that pushes boundaries and dares to confront social norms, ALAN YANG infuses his projects with humor that is both sharp and socially relevant, captivating audiences while sparking meaningful conversations about contemporary issues. In this critical discussion, Yang breaks down why (and when) he chooses to push the envelope in his creative work.
How to be a Positive Role Model
As a positive role model in the entertainment industry, ALAN YANG exemplifies integrity, creativity, and inclusivity, inspiring aspiring creatives to use their platforms for positive change and representation. Yang can connect with any audience on topics of growth, community, and acceptance.
AAPI Advocacy
ALAN YANG's exploration of AAPI representation in his on-screen work reflects a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of tradition, place, and identity, offering audiences thought-provoking narratives that celebrate diversity and challenge stereotypes. In this enthralling conversation, Yang breaks down the uplifting mindset surrounding his creative productions.
How storyteller Alan Yang thrives in creative industries
ALAN YANG's success in the creative industry stems from his unwavering passion, collaborative spirit, and commitment to authenticity, setting an example for aspiring artists on how to navigate and thrive in a competitive and ever-evolving landscape. Yang sees his works as a way to build empathy during a time when America is divided and helps us understand the humanity that exists outside of our own inner circles. Awards Daily calls his work "a necessary viewing experience” which "succeeds brilliantly— telling rich, complex, heartfelt stories."
Alan Yang returns to his roots with 'Tigertail'
ALAN YANG is no stranger to feeling like an outsider. Growing up in Riverside, California as one of the few Asian kids at his school, he struggled to find a comfortable place. Today, Yang uses the tools of his trade to advocate for Asian Americans and immigrant communities, most recently with his Netflix feature film Tigertail, loosely based on his family's immigration story from Taiwan. Returning to his roots with authenticity and reverence, Yang's creative journey reflects a deep connection to his heritage and upbringing, infusing his work with a richness and depth that resonates with audiences worldwide.
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Alan Yang is an Emmy-winning writer and current Executive Producer of the acclaimed Netflix series MASTER OF NONE, which he co-created and wrote with Aziz Ansari. Yang is the producer on Netflix's Free Food For Millionaires, and won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy for his work on the show's standout episode Parents. In addition to an Emmy nomination for Best Comedy, MASTER OF NONE earned a Golden Globe nomination, won the Critics Choice Award for Best Comedy, and was named Rotten Tomatoes' Best-Reviewed Comedy of 2015.
Currently in an Overall deal with UTV, Alan wrote on the beloved comedy PARKS & RECREATION for its entire run. He began his successful comedy career working on Carson Daly’s late night show and is a graduate of Harvard University and alumnae of the Harvard Lampoon. He also co-created the popular sports blog FireJoeMorgan.com under the nom de plume "Junior."
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