With hometown celebrities and iconic movies and TV shows filmed right in our neighborhoods, the Richmond Region has more star power than many visitors realize. Whether you’re a pop-culture superfan or simply love discovering something new about the places you visit, here’s your guide to a few of the famous people and big-screen moments that make the region shine.
Famous People from the Region
Constance Wu
Actress
Actress Constance Wu (pictured left), known for standout roles in Crazy Rich Asians, Fresh Off the Boat, and Hustlers, grew up in Henrico County and attended Douglas S. Freeman High School. Before becoming a Hollywood favorite, she performed in local youth theaters and first fell in love with acting on stages throughout the Richmond Region. She also held her very first job at Montana Gold Bread Co. in Carytown, a beloved local bakery where visitors can grab a fresh loaf and experience a small slice of Wu’s early Richmond story…