'Crazy Rich Asians' Director Jon Chu Named Showman of the Year

LOS ANGELES, CA — Jon M. Chu, who directed "Crazy Rich Asians," will receive the Motion Picture Showman of the Year Award at the 56th Annual International Cinematographers Guild Publicists Awards for "his unique contribution to the art of movies," a statement said.

The awards, which traditionally occur the week leading up to the Academy Awards, will be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Friday, Feb. 22.

In announcing the award, Steven Poster, National President of the ICG, said: "Jon M. Chu has made an extraordinary contribution to the art of film-making. His 'Crazy Rich Asians,' adored by audiences throughout the world, is the first studio modern day film to feature an all-Asian cast in a quarter of a century. We celebrate the achievement of this breakout film, which has moved diverse audiences around the world."

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Chu is known for his work across various genres from groundbreaking digital series to commercials and feature films. Most recently, Chu directed "Crazy Rich Asians," which has earned over $173 million dollars in the United States alone.

In the summer of 2019, Chu will helm his most ambitious project to date: the highly anticipated adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony Award- winning musical, "Hamilton," for Warner Bros. Studios.

City News Service; Jon M. Chu attends the 22nd Annual Hollywood Film Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on November 4, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for HFA)