Bowen Yang on Being the Only Aapi Emmy Nominee for Acting: ‘Things Were So Much Better When “Shogun” Was On’

Bowen Yang made Emmy history when he landed his fourth acting nomination for “Saturday Night Live.”

He was nominated for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series for his work on the late-night sketch comedy show. With that nomination, Yang is now the most-nominated Asian male performer.

Speaking at Gold House’s One House Toast to the Emmys, where he was celebrated with a special recognition, said, “I found out today, I’m the only Aapi nominee in the acting categories this year, which does not give me any pride to say. I obviously have very complicated feelings about it.