Everything you need to know about the characters in 'Crazy Rich Asians'

Rachel is the protagonist of the book (and film), played by Constance Wu. She's an Economics professor at NYU, and she's starting to imagine a future with her boyfriend Nick Young. At least, she is until she meets his disapproving family.

Nick is a Young. In other words, in Asia, his family name carries incredible weight signifying his class and wealth. He is an Oxford alum and a history professor who brings his girlfriend Rachel home to meet his intimidating family.

Nick’s formidable mother Eleanor is perfectly-coiffed, classy, and terrifying. Despite her polite demeanor, she has a distaste for Rachel and Nick’s relationship, and she makes her feelings known.

Awkwafina takes on the role of Rachel’s college best friend — a much-needed bit of respite from the snobbery she faces from everyone else in Singapore. Peik Lin also serves as the film’s comic relief.

Peik Lin’s dad is new money and fond of all things flashy. Fortunately, he’s also a relaxed, friendly character amidst all of the high-society snobs.

Oliver is Nick’s fashion-forward cousin — and one of the remarkably few wealthy family members who's friendly to Rachel.

Eddie’s little brother Alistair is the black sheep of the family, frequently eschewing what is right and proper. He brings his flashy girlfriend Kitty to the A-list wedding of the year — and she happens to be a soap opera actress.

Astrid is Nick’s cousin, known for her stunning beauty and for sporting the most fashion-forward ensembles. Despite her seemingly perfect life, she struggles to navigate her marriage to Michael.  

Colin is Nick’s childhood best friend, and one of the few people who is kind to Rachel when she visits. His wedding to Araminta Lee is the high-society event of the year.

Michael is Astrid’s husband. Despite loving his wife, he feels like an outsider amidst a sea of, well, "crazy rich Asians," and struggles to fit in and to feel worthy.

Tai is the man behind Colin’s distasteful bachelor party. He has known Colin and Nick since they were little, but they have little in common with him beyond extravagant amounts of money.

Araminta is the model engaged to Nick’s best friend, Colin Khoo.

Nick’s Ah Ma, or grandmother, is the matriarch of the Young family — which makes her a quietly powerful woman.

Charlie is an old friend and the former billionaire boyfriend of Astrid. The two reconnect in the midst of the high-society nuptials.

Felicity is Astrid’s domineering mother.

Rachel’s inspiring mom immigrated from the United States and raised her daughter all on her own. This puts her in stark contrast to Nick’s high-society family, where labels are everything.

Nick’s cousin Eddie is hyper-obsessed with status. He has a private banker job, a lovely wife, and three kids, but despite it all he can’t help comparing himself to his wealthy peers.

Eddie’s wife Fiona comes from old-money, but despite her status, she does not share her husband’s obsession with material goods and presenting the family a certain way.

Rachel’s unexpected presence is the biggest scandal at Colin and Araminta’s wedding, but Alistair’s girlfriend Kitty becomes a close second. The soap opera actress is a gaudy and unabashed social-climber, and she uses the high-class wedding to make as many connections as she can.

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