“The sensational actress Jeanne Sakata”
Just take a peek at the sensational actress Jeanne Sakata in the role of Po Mama. A petite lady with an elegant silvery chignon, she…is the essence of genteel femininity. But she wields a meat cleaver as if she were operating a guillotine.”
Chicago Sun-Times
“Elegant and totally engaging”
“Sakata is slender, elegant and totally engaging as Po Mama….Sakata’s skill almost makes it appear as if she is creating and tasting the wonderful broth that eludes her son.”
Evanston Review
“A marvelous, no-nonsense portrayal”
“A marvelous, no-nonsense portrayal by Jeanne Sakata.”
Lake County Journals
“The masterful Sakata… sweet comic homage”
“Po Mama’s cooking videos—performed live by the masterful Sakata…..sweet comic homage to both stomachs and hearts.”
Los Angeles Times
“Sakata magnifies his words… a humorous and exuberant portrayal”
“On the opposite end stands Sakata, who also shined in the East West revival of MASTER CLASS. Lin’s most poetic and expressive material is saved for Po Mama, and Sakata magnifies his words through a humorous and exuberant portrayal…..She is completely believable as an independent woman who found fame by combining old world cooking techniques with a home attitude. She’s the Taiwanese version of TV chef Paula Deen…..The scenes with Po Mama are too few and fly by too quickly.”
LA Downtown News