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· Kyle Encina
Meet the First Asian American Male Dancer to Appear in ‘Hamilton’ on Broadway
Eddy Lee is set to be the first Asian American featured in the renowned Broadway musical “Hamilton” as he tackles cultural diversity in films and challenges the ethnic group faces in the entertainment industry. It’s no exaggeration that Lee worked tirelessly to reach stardom,…
· Bryan Ke
Filipina Legend Lea Salonga Makes Epic Comeback to Broadway
Filipina singer and stage actress, Lea Salonga, has been confirmed as part of the cast of Lynn Ahrens’ and Stephen Flaherty’s “Once on This Island” Broadway musical. The 46-year-old actress is going to take on the role of Erzulie, the beautiful Goddess of Love in the story. She…
· Benjamin To
Why Mulan is the Ultimate Asian American
Editor’s Note: Benjamin To is a Los Angeles based writer, director, and producer who founded BAND WITH NO NAME Films. The views expressed in this piece are solely is own. June 5th, 1998.
· Carl Samson
Meet The Asian Stars Playing George Washington and Other Leads on Hamilton
There’s no denying it: “Hamilton” is a hit. Its second national tour, which kicked off at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre in February, is selling tickets like hot cakes. This is great news for an amazingly talented cast — and notably, a diverse one.
· Ryan General
Award-Winning Playwright Relives Cambodian History Through Play ‘Cambodian Rock Band’
A new play from award-winning Asian American playwright Lauren Yee, which has been getting rave reviews from critics, is nearing the end of its limited run. Developed as part of an initiative by South Coast Repertory’s CrossRoads calling for an engagement with the diverse local…
· Carl Samson
Ruthie Ann Miles Out of ICU, Second Baby Safe After Crash That Killed Daughter
Broadway star Ruthie Ann Miles is now out of the intensive care unit after a fatal car crash that killed her four-year-old daughter and a one-year-old boy this week. Miles was with another mother, Lauren Lew, when 44-year-old driver Dorothy Bruns sped through a red light and ran…
· Ryan General
Innocent Asian Teen Killed in Vancouver Gang Shoot-out Devastates Entire Community
The senseless killing of innocent 15-year-old Alfred Wong during a gunfight in Vancouver, Canada over a week ago has left his loving family still in utter shock. “Everything is still really raw right now. It’s difficult to look back,” said Wilfred Wong, the boy’s brother, at a…
· Carl Samson
‘A Christmas Story Live!’ Finally Changes That Racist Chinese Restaurant Scene
Fox’s “A Christmas Story Live!”, which aired on Sunday night, updated an infamous Chinese restaurant scene from both the original film and Broadway musical to the delight — and relief — of many fans. In the 1983 movie, a group of Asian waiters from Chop Suey Inn sang “Deck the…
· Carl Samson
Meet The Actress Playing Grace Choi in DC’s ‘Black Lightning’
The TV adaptation of DC Comics’ “Black Lightning” has cast Chantal Thuy for its first season. Thuy will play Grace Choi, a bartender who becomes the love interest of Anissa Pierce (Nafessa Williams), the daughter of Black Lightning (Cress Williams). In the comics, she has…
· Bryan Ke
People Love That ‘SYTYCD’ Couple Taylor Sieve and Lex Ishimoto are in a Real Relationship
Many online fans are falling in love with “So You Think You Can Dance” real-life couple, Taylor Sieve and Lex Ishimoto, after their performance during Monday night’s episode. Sieve and Ishimoto, who are now in the top four along with Kiki Nyemchek and Koine Iwasaki, stunned the…
· Bryan Ke
New York Now Has a ‘KPOP’ Musical and It’s Completely Sold Out
A musical based on the Korean pop (commonly referred to as K-pop) genre, aptly titled as “KPOP”, is now playing off-Broadway in New York City, presented by Ma-Yi Theater company and Ars Nova. However, this is not your ordinary show as it is also an interactive musical where…
· Ryan General
Disney’s Live-Action ‘Aladdin’ Casts Billy Magnussen and We Are Confused AF
Disney just added a new Aladdin character in the upcoming live-action remake of the beloved animated film from the 90s: a White prince named Prince Anders. According to Hollywood Reporter, the part will be brought to life by Billy Magnussen, the actor who is arguably most famous…
· Ryan General
Disco Group Village People Enlists Hunky Asian Model to Be Their New ‘Construction Worker’
American disco group Village People just beefed up its touring line-up with the addition of a hunky Asian-American model. The popular 70s group known for wearing costumes depicting American masculine cultural stereotypes unveiled a 6-foot-2-inch Chinese model/actor named James…
· Khier Casino
Filipina ‘Queen of All Media’ Could Be the Next Addition to ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Cast
Filipino TV host and actress Kris Aquino visited Los Angeles on Easter Sunday to reportedly sign on to a major Hollywood movie contract after experiencing a series of rejections over the past year. In an Instagram post, Aquino mentioned she would be signing a deal after doing an…
· Ryan General
NYC Sued By Chinatown Bus Company for Discrimination Against Minorities
A Chinatown bus company has claimed that the New York transportation department has repeatedly denied its bus stop permit request each year, affecting millions of its “minority” riders. The allegation, filed by bus operator Yep Tour, Inc. in a federal lawsuit against the city,…
· Khier Casino
Meet the Only 3 Asian Actors Who’ve Ever Won an Oscar
The 2017 Oscar nominations were announced on Tuesday, and while recognizing films such as “Lion”, “Hidden Figures”, “Moonlight” and “Fences” is an important move towards more diversity, Asians and Asian-Americans are still shamefully underrepresented in the film industry.…
· Albert Qian
The Dark History Behind Media’s Portrayal of Asian Men
Steve Harvey, known better as the one who announced the wrong Miss Universe winner and for a daytime television show that covers a variety of topics, is back in the news. Earlier in January 2017, he made a series of comments on his show that disparaged Asian men. Have a look:
· King Malleta
Girlfriend of Oakland Fire Victim Uses Facebook to Find Last Meaningful Photo of Her Boyfriend
Social media is a useful tool to connect with virtually anyone and with the help of this powerful platform, a grieving young woman who lost a beloved was able to find what she was looking for. Saya Tomioka posted a Facebook appeal on December 4 in order to find a very specific…
· Max Chang
Trump Supporter Harasses Two Asian Women, Traps Them Inside NYC Diner
As unfortunate as it is, harassment and violence fueled by racism and misogyny has only become more pronounced since Donald Trump was elected president. A recent incident in a Manhattan diner saw an upset Trump supporter harassing two Asian-American women which escalated into…
· Editorial Staff
Insane Naked Man in NYC Also Turns out to Be Insanely Hot Asian Runway Model
A very sexy model recently shut down traffic in Manhattan, but not for the reason you would expect. During a bizarre spectacle that shocked bystanders and cops alike, runway model Krit McClean stripped off all his clothes and ran around New York City shouting, “Donald Trump,…