| Kristina Wong | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Kristina Wong |
| Born | San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Medium | D.I.Y., Internet art, Monologue, Performance art, Stand-up comedy, Street theatre, television, film |
| Nationality | American |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Genres | Asian American Humor Liberal/Political Humor LGBT Humor |
| Subject(s) | Environmental movement, Feminism, Mental health, race, liberal issues |
| Notable works and roles | BigBadChineseMama.com, Going Green the Wong Way, Wong Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest |
| Website | www.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.
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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
Following actor James Franco's internationally derided co-hosting of the 83rd Academy Awards, Kristina published 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]
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