Hulu’s ‘Deli Boys’ Receives Philadelphia Asian American Film Foundation’s Storyteller Icon Award
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- "We hope that we come back again and it's bigger and better each time,” Ali said during his speech. “This is so special.
Hollywood & Entertainment Hulu’s ‘Deli Boys’ Receives Philadelphia Asian American Film Foundation’s Storyteller Icon Award By Laura Sirikul,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Laura Sirikul is a L.A.-based reporter covering film/TV and music.Follow Author Jun 02, 2026, 07:02pm EDTJun 02, 2026, 07:04pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Hulu's Deli Boys Receives Storyteller Icon Award From Philadelphia Asian American Film FoundationAiden FrankHulu’s Deli Boys was honored this past weekend at the Philadelphia Asian American Film Foundation’s (PAAFF) inaugural Benefit Reception at the Filter Club. The series, which premiered its second season on May 28, received the AANHPI Storyteller Icon Award. Deli Boys stars Asif Ali and Saagar Shaikh were on hand to accept the award, presented by PAAFF board member and Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE)’s Jes Vu, during the celebration, alongside Nydia Han of 6ABC News, who received the Philadelphia Icon Award.
"We hope that we come back again and it's bigger and better each time,” Ali said during his speech. “This is so special. We hope you watch and continue to support not just us, but all of you. We know all of you here are creators and people in the industry. We hope you guys all take our little award and use that as motivation."