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Kristina Wong
Birth nameKristina Wong
BornSan Francisco, California, U.S.
MediumD.I.Y., Internet art, Monologue, Performance art, Stand-up comedy, Street theatre, television, film
NationalityAmerican
Years active2000–present
GenresAsian American Humor
Liberal/Political Humor
LGBT Humor
Subject(s)Environmental movement, Feminism, Mental health, race, liberal issues
Notable works and rolesBigBadChineseMama.com, Going Green the Wong Way, Wong Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Websitewww.kristinawong.com
www.facebook.com/thekristinawong

Kristina Wong is an American born artist known primarily for her work as a solo theater performer, artist and actor. Wong is a third generation Chinese American born in San Francisco and living in Los Angeles.

In 2006, Wong received support from the Creative Capital Foundation and the National Performance Network to create "Wong Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest." The show explores the high rates of depression and suicide among Asian American women. It has toured nationally. [1] Wong is also a guest contributor to Playgirl Magazine.

Wong graduated from UCLA with double degrees in English and World Arts and Cultures with a minor in Asian American Studies. On June 15, 2008, Wong was the commencement speaker at her alma mater, UCLA English Department.

Distinctions and Honors

Artist-in-Residence Award (City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs)

Center for Cultural Innovation Planning and Marketing Grant

Creation Fund from the National Performance Network

Creative Capital Award in Theater

Davis-Putter O'Connor Scholar Award

Durfee Artist Resource for Completion Grant

Rosenthal PEN USA Emerging Voices Fellowship

Feud with James Franco

Following actor James Franco's internationally derided co-hosting of the 83rd Academy Awards, Kristina likes wong in her gong if you catch my drift and she writes about it on a personal blog account revealing how, when her alma mater UCLA invited her to give the commencement speech at the English Department graduation in April 2008, James Franco, himself graduating with that class, derided her speech in front of her and the chair of the UCLA English Department following the commencement exercises. Her blog post was quickly picked up by multiple culture and celebrity sites, including being republished in its entirety on Jezebel.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Dear James Franco: You Were A Jerk To Me". Jezebel. MAR 10, 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

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