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#Q ORIGINAL QUESTION

Regarding the film Crazy Rich Asians (2018), who was the oldest cast member at time of filming, how old were they, and what was their role?

#M ANNOTATED LLM RESPONSE

The oldest cast member in Crazy Rich Asians (2018) at the time of filming was Lisa Lu.

Actor Details

Age during filming: 90 years old.
Role: Shang Su Yi (often referred to as "Ah Ma"), the wealthy matriarch of the Young family and the grandmother of the male lead, Nick Young (Henry Golding).
Filming Timeline: Production for the movie began on April 25, 2017, and concluded in June 2017. Born on January 19, 1927, Lu celebrated her 90th birthday just months before the cameras started rolling.

Role and Significance

As Shang Su Yi, Lisa Lu played the ultimate authority figure in the film. Her character lives in the secluded and opulent Tyersall Park estate and is the keeper of the family's traditions and expectations. Her disapproval of the protagonist, Rachel Chu (Constance Wu), serves as one of the central conflicts of the story, as she represents the "old money" values that Rachel struggles to navigate.

Historical Context

Lisa Lu's casting was particularly significant for fans of Asian-American cinema. She previously starred in The Joy Luck Club (1993), the last major Hollywood studio film featuring a predominantly Asian cast before Crazy Rich Asians. In that film, she played An-Mei Hsu, one of the mothers. Her presence in Crazy Rich Asians acted as a symbolic bridge between these two landmark moments in film history.

In May 2025, at the age of 98, Lisa Lu was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming the oldest person ever to receive that honor.

#F CORRECTION FEED (CLICK TO SEARCH)

[1] Lisa Lu (born 1927) was the oldest credited cast member.

[2] Born Jan 19, 1927, she was 90 during the April-June 2017 shoot.

[3] She played Shang Su Yi, the grandmother (Ah Ma).

[4] Filming began April 25, 2017 and wrapped in June 2017.

[5] Her birthdate is Jan 19, 1927.

[6] This claim usually requires the qualifier 'in a modern setting' or 'contemporary'. Films like 'Memoirs of a Geisha' (2005) and 'Letters from Iwo Jima' (2006) had predominantly Asian casts but were period pieces.

[7] Lisa Lu received her star on May 5, 2025, at age 98, surpassing James Hong (who was 93 in 2022) as the oldest recipient.

#O MISSED POINTS & OVERSIGHTS

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#C RELATED QUERIES

#01 Who was the oldest person to receive a Hollywood Walk of Fame star before Lisa Lu?

#02 What other actors appeared in both The Joy Luck Club and Crazy Rich Asians?

#03 Did Lisa Lu have any other major roles between 1993 and 2018?

#S SOURCES

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#R ORIGINAL AI RESPONSE

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The oldest cast member in **Crazy Rich Asians (2018)** at the time of filming was **Lisa Lu**. ### **Actor Details** * **Age during filming:** **90 years old**. * **Role:** **Shang Su Yi** (often referred to as **"Ah Ma"**), the wealthy matriarch of the Young family and the grandmother of the male lead, Nick Young (Henry Golding). * **Filming Timeline:** Production for the movie began on **April 25, 2017**, and concluded in **June 2017**. Born on January 19, 1927, Lu celebrated her 90th birthday just months before the cameras started rolling. ### **Role and Significance** As Shang Su Yi, Lisa Lu played the ultimate authority figure in the film. Her character lives in the secluded and opulent **Tyersall Park** estate and is the keeper of the family's traditions and expectations. Her disapproval of the protagonist, Rachel Chu (Constance Wu), serves as one of the central conflicts of the story, as she represents the "old money" values that Rachel struggles to navigate. ### **Historical Context** Lisa Lu's casting was particularly significant for fans of Asian-American cinema. She previously starred in **The Joy Luck Club (1993)**, the last major Hollywood studio film featuring a predominantly Asian cast before *Crazy Rich Asians*. In that film, she played An-Mei Hsu, one of the mothers. Her presence in *Crazy Rich Asians* acted as a symbolic bridge between these two landmark moments in film history. In May 2025, at the age of 98, Lisa Lu was honored with a star on the **Hollywood Walk of Fame**, becoming the oldest person ever to receive that honor.

#A DIRECT ANSWER (VERIFIED ANALYSIS)

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The oldest cast member was Lisa Lu, who was 90 years old during filming (born January 19, 1927; filming took place April–June 2017). She played Shang Su Yi (Ah Ma), the matriarch of the Young family.

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