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· Michelle De Pacina
‘Representation matters’: Viewers spot small details in ‘Turning Red’ trailers that make a big difference
A Reddit user shared a screenshot from the official trailer of Disney Pixar’s “Turning Red” to point out a light blue patch on a student’s left arm. Reddit users believe that the animated student is wearing a Dexcom, a glucose monitoring device used by people with diabetes, and…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘It just felt good to be seen’: ‘Turning Red’ boy band 4*Town on Asian representation in Pixar’s new movie
The “Turning Red” voice actors behind Disney Pixar’s first-ever boy band 4*Town spoke with NextShark about the animated film’s Asian representation and universal themes. “To see this type of representation on screen that I haven’t seen that much growing up… it really made me…
· Sarah Yukiko
‘Why do we have to fit in one box?’: Chef Roy Choi on activism, representation and the best bubble tea in LA
Acclaimed Korean American chef Roy Choi spoke to NextShark about his brand of activism, his emphasis on truth-telling, and why he has “never given a f*ck” about what other Asians think of him. Choi’s Emmy and James Beard-winning show “Broken Bread” returns for Season 2 on…
· Bryan Ke
K-pop fans slam GOT the beat’s ‘Step Back’ lyrics as literal step back in women’s representation
K-pop supergroup GOT the Beat’s “Step Back” drew controversy online after social media users deemed the lyrics to be a literal step back in women’s representation. One Twitter user accused lyricist Ryan Jhun of portraying women as “jealous” and “self-absorbed” in the song. Girls…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘I want them to feel seen’: ‘Jelly, Ben & Pogo’ director on how Fil-Am representation validates children
Director Jalysa Leva talked with NextShark about the inspiration behind the animated series “Jelly, Ben & Pogo” and what Filipino American representation on PBS Kids means for future generations. About the shorts: “Jelly, Ben & Pogo” (JBP) is an animated, short-form series…
· Khier Casino
Report: Black representation up, but Asian, Latino and Native people still underrepresented on TV
Asian Americans are the fastest-growing racial or ethnic group in the U.S. but remain underrepresented on screen along with Latinos, while Native Americans are “virtually invisible,” according to the findings of a new study. Findings: The UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report of the…
· McDonald's
Saweetie Sparks Wave of Asian Representation with #TheSaweetieMeal at McDonald’s
Platinum hip-hop artist Saweetie has been a trailblazer since her breakthrough song “ICY GRL” dropped three years ago. Today, the 28-year-old artist is an icon for Asian American representation in hip-hop and the most recent face of McDonald’s popular celebrity meals. Saweetie,…
· Carl Samson
Mattel says skateboarder Barbie was supposed to be Asian, admits ‘falling short’ on representation
Mattel has issued a statement regarding its alleged lack of an Asian doll in its Tokyo Olympics Barbie collection. The backlash: The latest wave of criticism started after Barbie repromoted the five-doll collection on July 28. Social media users alleged that none of the toys…
· Thy Nguyen
Glamnetic founder creates multimillion-dollar lash company for ‘more Asian female representation, empowerment’
The founder behind Glamnetic has opened up about how being bullied, changing her birth name to fit in, and dealing with the lack of Asian representation in the beauty industry led her to create a multimillion-dollar lash company. Ann McFerran, 28, told Forbes that she “always…
· Bryan Ke
Gymnast Yul Moldauer praised by community for representation after qualifying for Tokyo Olympics
Korean American gymnast Yul Moldauer secured a spot to compete in the Tokyo Olympics later this month. The details: Moldauer, 24, placed second after Brody Malone at the U.S. Olympic Trials in St. Louis on June 26, according to The Oklahoman.
· Thy Nguyen
Simu Liu Blasts Producers, Calls Out Lack of Asian Representation on ‘Kim’s Convenience’
“Kim’s Convenience” star Simu Liu addressed the lack of Asian representation in the writer’s room and called out producers in a lengthy Facebook post. Liu’s Facebook Rant: Liu blasted “Kim’s Convenience” producers after the final season was released on Netflix on June 2.
· Kimberly Nguyen
Immortal Studios Virtual Summit to Uplift AAPI Representation in Entertainment and Media
The Amplifying AAPI Representation in Entertainment and Media (AAREM) summit series will be held on Wednesday with “prominent AAPI creators, artists, industry leaders, elected officials, tech innovators, journalists and more.” About the event: Immortal Studios partnered with…
· Isa Peralta
‘Representation Matters’: Evelyn Yang Criticizes New York Daily News For ‘Racist’ Cartoon of Husband Andrew
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to include a statement addressing the New York Daily News cartoon. Evelyn Yang, the wife of New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang, recently condemned a “racist” New York Daily News cartoon of her husband.
· Carl Samson
Ludi Lin Slams Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ for ‘Huge World-Building’ Without Asian Representation
Chinese Canadian actor and activist Ludi Lin called out Amazon Studios Head Jennifer Salke over the lack of Asian characters in the upcoming “Lord of the Rings” TV series. Why it matters: Lin’s criticism comes after Salke pointed out the “huge world-building” required in the…
· Thy Nguyen
Lucy Liu Speaks Out on More AAPI Representation in Hollywood Despite ‘Moving the Needle’
Actress Lucy Liu recently opened up about her experience being “othered” as an Asian American actress and playing roles that perpetuate dangerous stereotypes in Hollywood. In an op-ed published in the Washington Post on April 29, Liu, 52, reveals that while she feels “fortunate…
· Isa Peralta
Rep. Mark Takano ‘Profoundly Disappointed’ in Lack of AAPI Representation in Biden’s Cabinet
Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) recently expressed his disappointment with the absence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in President-elect Joe Biden’s Cabinet. Criticism about the Cabinet: According to the PBS NewsHour, Takano disapproved of Biden’s decisions regarding his…
· Ryan General
Baker Celebrates Asian American Representation with Her Amazing Cookies
A Pennsylvania baker is honoring the achievements of Asian American heroes in a delicious way by turning them into butter cookies. View this post on Instagram Today’s #apahm #cookieart is Larry Itliong! #representationmatters … Larry Dulay Itliong was a Filipino American labor…
· Marj Ostani
May Hong on Netflix’s ‘Tales of the City’ Gives Gay East Asians The Representation They Need
In celebration with the recent Pride season last month, an iconic work of Armistead Maupin resurfaced from 1994 to 2019. Netflix successfully relaunched “Tales of the City”— a fiercely empowering and admired LGBTQ+ series since. Only this time, we returned to San Francisco…
· Jin Hyun
Chloe Bennet is Ready to Give Asian Americans the Representation They Need in Hollywood
Chinese American actress Chloe Bennet, famously known for her portrayal of Daisy “Skye” Johnson on the television series “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” has recently unveiled the trailer for her latest project with Dreamworks Animation. “Abominable” tells an adorable story of…
· Kimberly Nguyen
Filipina American Author Lands Disney Streaming Deal, Another Win for Asian American Representation
A book centering on a female Korean protagonist has been picked up by Disney for their exclusive streaming service. The book itself, titled “29 Dates,” is written by Filipina-American author Melissa de la Cruz and was just published on Tuesday.