Acclaimed Asian Pacific American actors and comedians including Ronny
Chieng and Jimmy O. Yang from the hit feature film “Crazy Rich Asians”
to share their stories of how comedy has helped them impact Asian
American culture
This May, Macy’s (NYSE:M) celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage
Month by showcasing ways Asian Pacific cultures and traditions continue
and are honored through the use of comedy and humor. Celebrations at
select Macy’s stores nationwide will focus on conversations surrounding
the art of comedy in all of its forms including standup, comedic
writing, sitcoms and cinematic representations of Asian Pacific
Americans in today’s media and entertainment. Featured guests include
internationally recognized actors, writers and comedians including Jimmy
O. Yang (HBO’s “Silicon Valley” and “Crazy Rich Asians”), Ronny Chieng
(Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” and “Crazy Rich Asians”), Joel Kim
Booster (“Shrill,” “Big Mouth”) and Rizwan Manji (SyFy’s “The Magicians”
and NBC’s “Outsourced”), as well as comedy group “Asian AF” and NBC’s
“Late Night with Seth Meyers” writer Karen Chee.
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Macy’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in-store celebrations will
include comedy performances, meet and greet opportunities and moderated
discussions with featured comedians on the importance of their heritage
and its specific influence on their comedic careers in the entertainment
industry. These stars and supporting actors of well-known comedies bring
their humor in-store for special conversations on the impact their work
has on the next generation and how their culture and traditions helped
them get to where they are today.
“At Macy’s, our commitment to diversity isn’t just one of our core
values – it’s engrained in our company culture,” said Jose Gamio, Macy’s
senior director of Multicultural Community Engagement. “Macy’s believes
that different cultural perspectives help drive creativity and
innovation and we’re thrilled to welcome this impressive lineup of Asian
Pacific American actors and comedians to our stores as they share their
unique stories of achievement with our customers and the communities we
serve.”
Five Macy’s locations will hold Macy’s Asian Pacific American Heritage
Month events with the following special guests:
Macy’s State Street (Chicago, IL) – Thursday, May 9 at 5:30 p.m.
with Joel Kim Booster
Macy’s Herald Square (New York City, NY)
– Monday, May 13 at 6 p.m. with Ronny Chieng and Karen Chee
Macy’s
Valley Fair (Santa Clara, CA) – Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m. with
Jimmy O. Yang
Macy’s Downtown LA Plaza (Los Angeles, CA) –
Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m. with talent from “Asian AF,” the premier
Asian American variety show at the UCB Theatre in Los Angeles and New
York
Macy’s First Colony (Houston, TX) – Sunday, May 19 at 2
p.m. with Rizwan Manji
For additional information on Macy’s Asian Pacific American Heritage
Month festivities and special guests, please visit macys.com/celebrate.
About Macy’s
Macy's is America’s store for life. The largest retail brand of Macy's,
Inc. (NYSE:M) delivers quality fashion at affordable prices to customers
at approximately 640 locations in 43 states, the District of Columbia,
Puerto Rico, and Guam, as well as to customers in more than 100
international destinations through leading e-commerce site macys.com.
Macy's inspires fashion exploration and discovery through the most
desired family of exclusive brands for her, for him, for the home, and
via our dynamic mobile and social platforms. We know the power of
celebration, demonstrated through decades of memorable experiences
created during Macy's 4th of July Fireworks® and Macy's Thanksgiving Day
Parade®, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower
shows, and celebrity appearances. Macy's flagship stores – including New
York City’s Herald Square – are internationally renowned and preeminent
destinations for tourists. With the collective support of our customers
and employees, Macy's builds community and helps make a difference in
every market we serve, supporting local and national charities by giving
nearly $50 million each year, plus 146,000 hours of volunteer service.
For more than 160 years, Macy’s has, and continues to, make life shine
brighter for our customers, colleagues, and communities.
For Macy’s media materials, including images and contacts, please visit
our online pressroom at macys.com/pressroom.
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