Harry Shum Jr.'s career in Hollywood has been closely associated with director Jon M. Chu for years, having performed in several of his projects, including most recently in Crazy Rich Asians as Charlie Wu (if only for a few precious seconds). They've developed an enduring personal and professional friendship.
To show his gratitude and celebrate the success of their landmark film, Harry got Jon a very unique not-so-small token of appreciation: a ridiculously huge original portrait, custom-painted by Depicteur, featuring the entire cast of Crazy Rich Asians. It was so big, he apparently had to rent a cargo van to haul it over to Jon's place.
Here's the video of Jon unwrapping his gift:
What a crazy past couple months it has been for @JonMChu and @crazyrichasians. I wanted to get him a gift that would be completely original and unique that celebrates this momentous film. Having known Jon for many years and the countless opportunities he has graciously given me- pic.twitter.com/Wh3ecfSs0t
— Harry Shum Jr (@HarryShumJr) January 8, 2019
to learn, grow and get a front row glimpse of his mastery as a filmmaker has been a highlight of my career.
— Harry Shum Jr (@HarryShumJr) January 8, 2019
Big shout out to the fine folks @Depicteur for bangin’ out such a mind blowing original painting. pic.twitter.com/lM9gqTBH8G
Sometimes, a gift card is not enough.
