Check out the most anticipated movies and shows premiering during the summer season, from [i]Ballerina[/i] to [i]Thunderbolts*[/i].

IMDb Summer Watch Guide

Check out the most anticipated movies and shows premiering during the summer season, from <em>Ballerina</em> to <em>Thunderbolts*</em>.

Sinister sequels, eerie indies, and blockbuster boo-fests — here are the most exciting horror movies and shows to add to your Watchlist.

The Best New and Upcoming Horror

Celebrate some of the most iconic Asian actors from film and television, from [link=/name/nm1231899/]Priyanka Chopra Jonas[/link] to [link=/name/nm0702841]Ke Huy Quan[/link], plus many more.

Asian Icons of Film and Television

Celebrate some of the most iconic Asian actors from film and television, from <a class="ipc-md-link" href="/name/nm1231899/?ref_=nmtrv_eds_right-7_lk">Priyanka Chopra Jonas</a> to <a class="ipc-md-link" href="/name/nm0702841?ref_=nmtrv_eds_right-7_lk">Ke Huy Quan</a>, plus many more.

Californian Charlyne Yi has many strings to their bow as an actor, comedian, writer, musician and artist. They grew up in the Inland Empire in California. After attending the University of California, Riverside, they left and began a career as a comedian. Their innovative routine includes jokes, music, magic and crowd participation.

They made their movie debut with a supporting turn in the hit Knocked Up (2007). In 2009, they wrote, produced and starred in Paper Heart (2009), alongside Michael Cera. In 2011, they landed the role of Dr. Chi Park in the popular series "House". In 2015 they made their first appearance in "Steven Universe" as Ruby, and since then has made several more throughout the show.

Yi also has a musical career. They performed in a band called 'The Glass Beef' with Paul Rust, and now performs as a SOLO artist and in the band 'Sacred Destinies'. They also sings in the hit cartoon "Steven Universe".

Yi had been hired to play the role of Leslie Winkle on <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/title/tt0898266/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">The Big Bang Theory (2007)</a>, but she was uncomfortable and awkward in delivering the scientific jargon that was expected from her character. The role ended up going to <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm0004960/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Sara Gilbert</a>.

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