April 25, 2021
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Minari star Steven Yeun made Oscar history earlier this year when he became the first Asian-American ever to be nominated for Best Actor at the Academy Awards.
His performance as Jacob Yi, patriarch of a Korean immigrant family in 1980s Arkansas, has helped propel the indie drama into the international spotlight, and to success at numerous festivals and award ceremonies.
This recognition caps a swift rise to fame for the 37-year-old actor, who was born in Seoul but raised in the US state of Michigan.
Best known for his role as Glenn Rhee in the hit zombie drama series The Walking Dead, Yeun was one of the show’s original cast members, and a fan favourite, until his character’s shocking death in the season seven premiere.