High School Prediction For Bowen Yang: Most Likely To Succeed on Saturday Night Live Comes True
Bowen Yang, a trailblazing comedian and actor, has made history as the first Chinese-American cast member on the iconic television show, Saturday Night Live (SNL). His journey began in Season 44 as a staff writer and continued in Season 45, when he was promoted to on-air cast member as a featured player, later becoming a repertory player[1][2][3].
Since joining the show, Yang has solidified himself as a star through memorable sketches and performances, becoming a quick and versatile comedic talent on SNL[1][4]. In fact, he was the first SNL featured player nominated for an Emmy in an acting category and has since been the most-nominated Asian male performer in SNL's history, amassing multiple Emmy nominations by 2025[3][4][5].
Yang's presence on SNL also marks an increase in Asian and LGBTQ representation on the show. He is the third gay male cast member and the sixth LGBTQ cast member overall, helping to diversify a show that historically had low Asian and LGBTQ visibility both in cast and hosts[2].
Yang's casting received international attention and was part of a broader conversation about representation following the controversial firing of a co-hire, Shane Gillis, for racist and homophobic remarks[2].
As the show prepares for its return to the 2025 TV schedule in early October, fans can catch Yang's sketches on Peacock TV, a streaming service that offers a subscription for as little as $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year[6].
Before finding success on SNL, Yang was a big fan of the show while in school. He often brought tapes of SNL episodes to school, dreaming of one day being a part of the comedy institution[7]. His classmates even voted him as the one most likely to be on SNL[8].
Yang's career has taken off beyond SNL, with roles in productions such as Wicked and Wicked: For Good. His hard work and dedication to his dream have manifested his career without him even knowing it[9].
As the cast changes for SNL may be announced before the return in early October, fans can expect Yang's return for Season 51 of SNL, pending any changes in the next month and a half[10]. Ariana Grande played a significant role in convincing Lorne Michaels, the creator of SNL, that Yang could handle both Wicked and SNL[11].
In conclusion, Bowen Yang stands as the first Asian cast member on SNL and has made a significant impact by breaking new ground for Asian and LGBTQ visibility, earning critical acclaim, and shaping the show's comedic legacy[1][2][3][4].
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