The movie “Crazy Rich Asians”, released in 2018, tells the story of Rachel Chu, a New Yorker who travels to Singapore to meet her boyfriend’s family. Directed by Jon M. Chu, the film features actors Constance Wu, Henry Golding, and Michelle Yeoh in lead roles. This write-up gives you a peek into the filming locations, dates, and some interesting backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
“Crazy Rich Asians” was filmed at various locations including the Newton Food Centre, Newton, Singapore, and The Raffles Hotel, 1 Beach Rd, Singapore. It was also shot in Langkawi and Penang in Malaysia. An iconic location featured in the film was the Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore. The filming took place from April 24, 2017, to June 24, 2017.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Constance Wu | Rachel Chu |
| Henry Golding | Nick Young |
| Michelle Yeoh | Eleanor Young |
| Gemma Chan | Astrid Young Teo |
| Lisa Lu | Ah Ma |
| Awkwafina | Peik Lin Goh |
| Harry Shum Jr. | Charlie Wu |
| Ken Jeong | Wye Mun Goh |
| Sonoya Mizuno | Araminta Lee |
| Chris Pang | Colin Khoo |
| Jimmy O. Yang | Bernard Tai |
| Ronny Chieng | Eddie Cheng |
| Remy Hii | Alistair Cheng |
| Nico Santos | Oliver T’sien |
| Jing Lusi | Amanda Ling |
| Carmen Soo | Francesca |
| Pierre Png | Michael Teo |
| Fiona Xie | Kitty Pong |
| Victoria Loke | Fiona Cheng |
| Janice Koh | Felicity Young |
| Calvin Wong | P.T. Goh |
| Constance Lau | Celine |
| Selena Tan | Alix Young |
| Nevan Koit | Young Nick |
| Amanda Evans | Young Astrid |
| Peter Hodgson | Clerk #1 |
| Anders Thage | Clerk #2 |
| Daniel Jenkins | Reginald Ormsby |
| Peter Carroll | Lord Calthorpe |
| Deborah Yeo | First Class Airport Greeter |
| Charles Grounds | Curtis |
| Jessica Galetti | Salesgirl |
| Ronnie Kee | Villain |
| Roger Shak | Eddie’s Child 1 |
| Lee Zhi Jian | Eddie’s Child 2 |
| Lee Jun Wen | Eddie’s Child 3 |
| Russel Wong | Russel Wong |
| Marcus Mok | Jeweler |
| Joe Ong | Cassian |
| Jasmine Chen | Jasmine Chen |
| Junji Delfino | Astrid’s Maid |
| Tan En Yu | Goh Twin Girl #1 |
| Tan En Dong | Goh Twin Girl #2 |
| Kris Aquino | Princess Intan |
| Lucinda Lew | Little Girl in Jewelry Store |
| Susan Wong | Woman in Coach |
| Tumurbaatar Enkhtungalag | Nadine |
| Shuhei Kinoshita | Groomsman |
| Kina Grannis | Kina Grannis |
| Kevin Kwan | Texting Author |
| Stephanie Auyeung | Texting Gossip Girl |
| Leong Chun Chong | Noodle Man |
| Ho Yan Xi | 7 Year Old Ice Kachang Seller |
| Lance Eminger | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Karanbir Hundal | Airport Staff / Taxi Driver (uncredited) |
| Jack Hyde | Wedding Guest / Paparazzi Member / Overseas University Student (uncredited) |
| Yulan Jack | NYC Friend (uncredited) |
| Jasmine Kaar | Coffee Shop Girl (uncredited) |
| Poh Choo Kee | Hotel Staff (uncredited) |
| Genie Kim | NYC Friend (uncredited) |
| Chaoxiang Ming | Bachelor Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Brandon Nguyen | Rich Son (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The directing was handled by Jon M. Chu, while the script was penned down by Peter Chiarelli, Adele Lim, and Kevin Kwan.
- Stars of the movie included Constance Wu as Rachel Chu, Henry Golding as Nick Young, Michelle Yeoh as Eleanor Young, among others.
- The movie is well-acclaimed and has 15 wins & 70 nominations in its name.
- Reviews of the movie were generally positive with 1,270 User reviews and 253 Critic reviews.
- Other noteworthy cast members are Gemma Chan, Lisa Lu, Awkwafina, Harry Shum Jr., Ken Jeong, Sonoya Mizuno, and Chris Pang.
- Some amusing character names from the movie are Astrid Young Teo, Ah Ma, Peik Lin Goh, Charlie Wu, Wye Mun Goh, and Araminta Lee.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Newton Food Centre, Newton, Singapore
- Latitude: 1.3120796
- Longitude: 103.8395597
- Place ID: ChIJRywE–sZ2jERFLd3yhyGxUQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Newton, Newton Food Centre, Singapore
- Timezone: Asia/Singapore
- Location Name: Langkawi, Malaysia
- Latitude: 6.3661203
- Longitude: 99.7798102
- Place ID: ChIJ841F8w95TDARrm7U9azVrlA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
- Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Location Name: Penang, Malaysia
- Latitude: 5.263234100000001
- Longitude: 100.4846227
- Place ID: ChIJ3ZBTCQOUSjARP2OP86UFwyk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Penang, Malaysia
- Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Location Name: Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore
- Latitude: 1.2837575
- Longitude: 103.8591065
- Place ID: ChIJA5LATO4Z2jER111V-v6abAI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956
- Timezone: Asia/Singapore
- Location Name: The Raffles Hotel, 1 Beach Rd, Singapore
- Latitude: 1.294889
- Longitude: 103.854483
- Place ID: ChIJwUTKu6UZ2jERwt5ctkU4f2Q
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1 Beach Rd, Singapore 189673
- Timezone: Asia/Singapore
