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· Ryan General
Filipino-Japanese Actor Becomes the First Asian American to Play Alexander Hamilton on Broadway
A Filipino-Japanese actor recently made his debut playing the titular character of Alexander Hamilton on Broadway, becoming the first Asian American to play the iconic role in a Broadway theatre.
· 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…
· Carl Samson
Undocumented Filipino American, Pulitzer Prize Winner Gets High School Named After Him
An elementary school in Mountain View, California was named after Jose Antonio Vargas — an undocumented Filipino immigrant who worked his way up to become a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, an acclaimed filmmaker and an immigration rights activist. Vargas, the founder of media…
· Carl Samson
Asian American Ariel Defends Halle Bailey as ‘Little Mermaid’ from Haters
While facing a controversy of racist trolls over her casting as Ariel in Disney’s remake of “The Little Mermaid,” Halle Bailey has also received an outpour of support, including encouragement from the first actress of color who played the same character. Diana Huey, a Japanese…
· Carl Samson
Twitter Wants Disney to Cast an Asian Prince Eric in ‘The Little Mermaid’
After Disney named R&B singer Halle Bailey as the iconic Princess Ariel in its live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid,” fans are now stoked to find out who gets to play Prince Eric. Just after Bailey’s casting on Wednesday, a number of names for the male lead have begun…
· Khier Casino
7 LGBTQ Asian Americans to Celebrate During Pride Month
New York City will be hosting World Pride this year and Taiwan became the first in Asia to recognize same-sex marriage last month, but there is still a lot of work left to be done. Lawmakers in May passed part of a bill that would allow same-sex couples to apply for “marriage…
· Bryan Ke
DTF in Australia Has Rainbow XLBs For a Limited Time Only
If you’re a fan of cute foods in Sydney or Melbourne, Australia, then you are in luck as Din Tai Fung Australia is offering a giant colorful rainbow Xiao Long Bao (XLB) dumpling. The Giant Rainbow Dumpling was first announced late last month as a limited edition menu item,…
· Ryan General
PSA: White Rabbit Boba is Now Available in Canada
More White Rabbit-flavored treats are popping up to satisfy everyone’s cravings for that popular Chinese candy brand that we all loved as kids. So far, we’ve heard of White Rabbit ice cream, White Rabbit Soft-Serve, and even a White Rabbit frap from Starbucks.
· Jin Hyun
Dear Men With Yellow Fever, You Aren’t Flattering, Just a Little Rapey
If Asian women were given a penny for every time a yellow-fevered, misogynistic white boy talked about his fetish on the internet, we’d all be filthy rich by now. Twitter is practically a feeding ground for these types of men nowadays. They’ve formed their own communities of…
· Ryan General
Vancouver is Getting a Cat Cafe Inspired By ‘Totoro’
A cafe inspired by Hayao Miyazaki’s classic anime film “My Neighbor Totoro” is set to enchant customers in Vancouver, Canada. Called the “Catoro Cafe,” the Totoro-themed cat cafe will reportedly be similar to the “Temari No Ouchi Cat Cafe” in Japan when it opens sometime this…
· Carl Samson
Lea Salonga Gets First Grammy Nomination for ‘Once on This Island’
Filipino American singer and actress Lea Salonga received her first Grammy nomination for her work on a Broadway musical album, “Once on This Island.” The show which also won Best Musical Revival at this year’s Tony Awards, is nominated for Best Musical Theater Album.
· Editorial Staff
McDonald’s is Throwing a Morning Dance Party With NextShark and ISA
Editor’s Note: “Rise N’ Rave” is a morning dance party event being thrown by McDonald’s in partnership with NextShark and ISA. Join us for music by DJ Manila Killa and McDonald’s new Triple Breakfast Stacks on December 13 at the Globe Theatre in Los Angeles from 6:00 a.m. to…
· Ryan General
Meet the New Host of ‘Blues Clues,’ Filipino American Actor Joshua Dela Cruz
Nickelodeon’s beloved classic children’s show “Blue’s Clues” is about to make its return with a Filipino American actor stepping in as its new host in the updated series “Blue’s Clues & You.” . @JohnCena auditioning to be the new #BluesClues host. pic.twitter.com/zuLXMCtHQ8
· Bryan Ke
Lea Salonga and Eva Noblezada To Star in Touching Filipina-American Drama ‘Yellow Rose’
Tony Award nominee Eva Noblezada and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, who both played the role of Kim in the musical “Miss Saigon” at different points in their career, are set to co-star in “Yellow Rose.”
· Bryan Ke
YouTuber Calls Out Hong Kong Store for Using Blackface in TV Ad
A Hong Kong-based digital electronics and electrical appliance retail store Broadway is being called out for using blackface in its latest gadgets promotional ad. J Lou, a YouTuber with over 76,000 subscribers, was out getting her nails done when she noticed the ad on TV, as…
· Ryan General
Former Model Who Accused George Takei Of Sexual Assault Changes His Story
Former model Scott Brunton, who made headlines in late 2017 after accusing “Star Trek” actor George Takei of drugging and assaulting him back in 1981, has changed some major details of his story. Brunton’s story sparked a huge controversy on social media when he first shared his…
· Carl Samson
Ruthie Ann Miles Loses Unborn Child 2 Months After Accident That Killed Her Daughter
Ruthie Ann Miles lost her unborn child two months after the crash that killed her four-year-old daughter and put her in critical condition. Miles, who was expecting to give birth this month, lost her baby on May 11.
· Bryan Ke
Sacramento Veteran Apologizes for Harassing Elderly Laotian Man Wearing Camouflage Shirt
A marine veteran has apologized after he verbally and nearly physically assaulted an elderly Laotian man on Monday morning in Sacramento, California. The incident occurred between 16th Street and Broadway where the Laotian elderly man was making his way to the farmer’s market…
· Ryan General
Suspect Who Randomly Hit 84-Year-Old Grandpa Caught in New York
Police have arrested a suspect in the unprovoked attack of an 84-year-old grandfather in New York’s Lower East Side last week. Chan Yung Sun was sitting on a bench outside his favorite deli in front of 124 East Broadway on April 24 when the suspect approached him and started…