THE CAMPAIGN, the new comedy starring Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis, features Asian American actors Karen Maruyama (“Ghost Whisperer,” “American Dad!”). and Tzi Ma (“24,” Rush Hour) in supporting roles. Japanese American actress/comedienne Karen Maruyama delivers a stereotype-busting performance as an eccentric maid and Chinese American actor Tzi Ma features in a cameo as a no-nonsense businessman.

Directed by Jay Roach (Meet the Parents and Austin Powers series), the film follows two political rivals trying to win an election to represent their small North Carolina congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. Opening nationwide in theaters on August 10, 2012, “The Campaign” will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

About “The Campaign”
When long-term congressman Cam Brady (Will Ferrell) commits a major public gaffe before an upcoming election, a pair of ultra-wealthy CEOs plot to put up a rival candidate and gain influence over their North Carolina district. Their man: naïve Marty Huggins (Zach Galifianakis), director of the local Tourism Center. At first, Marty appears to be the unlikeliest possible choice but, with the help of his new benefactors’ support, a cutthroat campaign manager and his family’s political connections, he soon becomes a contender who gives the charismatic Cam plenty to worry about.

As election day closes in, the two are locked in a dead heat, with insults quickly escalating to injury until all they care about is burying each other, in this mud-slinging, back-stabbing, home-wrecking comedy from “Meet the Parents” director Jay Roach that takes today’s political circus to its logical next level. Because even when you think campaign ethics have hit rock bottom, there’s room to dig a whole lot deeper.

About Karen Maruyama
Karen Maruyama is a Japanese American actress and comedienne. She has appeared on television in recurring roles on “The Jamie Foxx Show,” “Suddenly Susan,” and “Ghost Whisperer” and guest spots on “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Nip/Tuck,” “Even Stevens,” “The King of Queens,” and “Hannah Montana”. Her TV credits also include her work as a voice actress on “The Simpsons,” “Futurama,” “King of the Hill,” and “Avatar: The Last Airbender”. In addition to her roles on television, Murayama has also made appearances in several films such as Pulp Fiction and The Bucket List. Along with her work as an actress, Maruyama is well known as an improv performer and instructor. She was a member of The Groundlings as well as The Jim Henson Company’s Puppet Up! – Uncensored improv troupe in 2007 and has appeared as a featured guest on both the American and British versions of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”.

About Tzi Ma
Tzi Ma is a Chinese American actor who has received critical and popular acclaim for his television, film, and stage appearances. He has appeared on television as Cheng Zhi on “24,” Lee Hei on “Martial Law,” and Detective Harold Ng on “NYPD Blue” and was the star of the series “Yellowthread Street”. In addition to his extensive television career, Ma has also had success in the film industry. His film career includes several major roles in films such as Rush Hour and Rush Hour 3. He has also received critical and popular acclaim for his stage work as Master Wang and Sammy Fong in Flower Drum Song. Ma has received several awards and nominations for his work such as the Drama-Logue Best Choreographer/Best Director Award and the Cine Golden Eagle Award for Best Actor in The Dance and the Railroad, an Ace Award nomination for Best Supporting in The Forgotten, and a Garland Award nomination for Best Actor and a Los Angeles City Council Citation for Flower Drum Song. ‘)}