‘Saturday Night Live’ funnyman Bowen Yang becomes first Chinese American nominated for acting Emmy

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Bowen Yang became the first Chinese American actor to receive an Emmy nomination. Photo: YouTube

Bowen Yang’s breakout year has landed him straight in the record books.

The Saturday Night Live featured player made history Tuesday (July 13) when he became the first Chinese American actor to receive an Emmy nomination.

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