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· Bryan Ke
Sandra Oh Wears Korean Black Lives Matter Jacket at 2020 Emmys
Sandra Oh attracted much attention online for wearing a jacket with Black Lives Matter written on it in Korean during the virtual 2020 Emmy Awards. The purple jacket was a collaboration between the Korean American “Killing Eve” actress and the Los Angeles brand KORELIMITED,…
· Carl Samson
Sandra Oh and Ramy Youssef Score Emmy Nominations
Sandra Oh and Ramy Yousef received nominations for the 72nd Emmy Awards, marking another win for the recognition of Asian American talent on TV. Oh, 49, secured her third consecutive nomination for her role as Eve Polastri in “Killing Eve.” She remains the most nominated Asian…
· Ryan General
Mindy Kaling Says the Emmys Tried to Drop Her From ‘The Office’ Producers List
Mindy Kaling recently revealed that the Television Academy once attempted to rid her of producer credit on “The Office.” In an interview with Elle magazine, the 40-year-old actress shared that the organization in charge of the Emmy Awards attempted to drop her from the show’s…
· Ryan General
Creator Bernie Su Wins an Emmy for Groundbreaking Twitch Series ‘Artificial’
Executive Producer Bernie Su is set to receive an Emmy award for his groundbreaking interactive science fiction series “Artificial” on September 14 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The show, which is exclusively broadcast live on Twitch, nabbed the Juried 2019 award for…
· Carl Samson
Filipino American Meteorologist Wins Emmy for Report on Plastic Pollution in Ocean
A Filipino American meteorologist won an Emmy at the 71st Los Angeles Area Emmy for her news story on plastic in the ocean. Shanna Mendiola, who covers NBC4 Southern California’s weekday morning newscast “Today in LA,” received the Environment News Story award for “Plastic and…
· Carl Samson
Sandra Oh is Now the Most Emmy Nominated Asian Performer in History
Sandra Oh has officially become the most nominated Asian performer in the 70-year history of the Primetime Emmy Awards. On Tuesday, Oh received her second consecutive Lead Actress in a Drama Series nomination for her role as Eve Polastri on BBC America’s “Killing Eve,” as well…
· Ryan General
Emmy Hosts Call Out Hollywood For Never Having Filipino Nurses on ‘ER’
This year’s Emmy Awards show was marked by outlining Hollywood’s progress, or lack of enough, in the department of diversity, leaving audiences everywhere with some memorable but truthful lines. Saturday Night Live’s Kate McKinnon and Kenan Thompson led a musical number that…
· Bryan Ke
Sandra Oh Bringing Her Parents to the Emmys is the Most Adorable Thing Ever
Sandra Oh, the lead actress in the drama series “Killing Eve,” made fans cry with tears of joy and became true #DaughterGoals after attending the Emmys with her parents. Sandra Oh’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oh, share how proud they are of their daughter #Emmys…
· Bryan Ke
Daniel Wu Slams Emmy Awards for Snubbing ‘Into The Badlands’ for Outstanding Stunt Coordination
Daniel Wu, the lead star of AMC’s action series “Into The Badlands,” slams Emmy Awards for not recognizing the show in its “Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Drama Series, Limited Series or Movie 2018” category. I am happy for everyone that got nominated this year but I am…
· Leanna Chan
Sandra Oh is the First Asian to be Nominated for Lead Actress at the Emmys
Sandra Oh marks history as the first ever Asian actress to be nominated in a lead actress category at the 2018 Emmys. Star of the BBC series “Killing Eve,” Oh is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
· Kyle Encina
Riz Ahmed Becomes the First Asian Man to Win an Emmy Award for Acting
Last night, actor Riz Ahmed became the first Asian male to win an Emmy award for his role as Nasir “Naz” Khan in the critically-acclaimed crime-drama series “The Night Of”. But instead of merely thanking important people in his life, the Outstanding Lead Actor winner used his…
· Bryan Ke
Filipino-American Designer Wins Emmy for ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Lady Gaga Episode
Zaldy Goco, a Filipino-American fashion designer, recently took home an award at the Creative Arts Emmys for his work in an episode of the reality TV show “RuPaul’s Drag Race” featuring pop singer Lady Gaga. The Connecticut-born fashion designer shared the award with Perry Meek,…
· Ryan General
‘The Real’ Jeannie Mai Jenkins No Longer ‘Retreating’ When It Comes to Asian Issues
“The Real” co-host Jeannie Mai Jenkins admitted she is “not proud” that she’s only celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month for the first time this year, saying she “could do better.” Using her platform: Feeling the urgency to shed light on Asian issues,…
· Bryan Ke
Sandra Oh Unlikely to Make Cameo in ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ to Focus on New Netflix Show
The chances of Sandra Oh appearing in an episode of “Grey’s Anatomy” are little to none as the actress now directs her focus on her upcoming Netflix project. Don’t hold your breath: While speaking to The Los Angeles Times’ “Asian Enough” podcast, the 49-year-old actor admitted,…
· Ryan General
H.E.R. Wins Best Original Song for ‘Fight for You’ at the Oscars
After winning two Grammys in March, H.E.R. took home an Oscar for best original song at the 93rd Academy Awards on Sunday. The singer/songwriter won the award for “Fight for You,” a track for the film “Judas and the Black Messiah” that she wrote in collaboration with Dernst…
· Bryan Ke
‘Master of None’ Will Return for Season 3 to Focus on Lena Waithe’s Character
Netflix’s original series, “Master of None,” is returning for a third season next month after a four-year hiatus. The announcement came on Wednesday when the Twitter account Netflix Queue posted a few images of what’s coming on the streaming platform next month, according to…
· Ryan General
‘Mortal Kombat’ Star Lewis Tan Lands Lead Role in Series Adaptation of ‘Quantum Spy’
After starring in “Mortal Kombat,” Lewis Tan is gearing up for another lead role in the series adaptation of hit novel “Quantum Spy” by bestselling author David Ignatius. The British Chinese actor, 34, has been tapped to play Chinese American CIA officer Harris Chang, a…
· Isa Peralta
Nickelodeon Announces Avatar Studios, Plans to Make More Shows AND Movies in ‘Avatar’ Universe
Nickelodeon has recently announced Avatar Studios, a new content division that will expand the universe and franchise of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” and its spin-off “The Legend of Korra.” More than 16 years after “Avatar” first premiered, Avatar Studios will produce new movies…
· Bryan Ke
Filipino American WNBC Reporter Katherine Creag ‘Suddenly’ Passes Away at 47
Katherine Creag, a Filipino American reporter for WNBC’s “Today In New York,” has passed away suddenly at the age of 47. Creag’s network confirmed her death on Feb. 11, but WNBC has yet to release the cause, stating the reporter had not been ill and was last seen working the…
· Ryan General
Documentary on Iconic Actor Pat Morita Explores His Struggles With Depression
A new documentary on actor Pat Morita seeks to go beyond his iconic role in “The Karate Kid” franchise. “More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story,” directed by Kevin Derek, features the life and career of the beloved Japanese American comedian and actor. Love Project Films has…