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As Marvel's first Asian lead in 'Shang-Chi,' he turned a studio experiment into a franchise anchor — then used the platform as an outspoken advocate, treating visibility as a mandate, not a milestone.
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· Bryan Ke
Simu Liu flexes his French speaking skills in new ad for Cheetos
Simu Liu flexes his French speaking skills in a new campaign to promote his fingertips’ endorsement deal with Cheetos. Their first: In a press release on Tuesday, Frito-Lay announced its collaboration with Liu, 34.
· Bryan Ke
‘I don’t live for the gym’: Simu Liu shares his fitness and diet regimen
Simu Liu recently revealed that he prefers playing sports to spending time in the gym to stay active and fit. Key details: Liu, 34, told GQ some of his secrets regarding fitness, his diet and how he maintains his physique.
· Ryan General
12,000 and counting: This Singaporean toy enthusiast is not your typical Barbie collector
A 43-year-old toy enthusiast from Singapore is defying traditional definitions of a typical Barbie collector. Childlike wonder: Jian Yang currently has over 12,000 Barbie dolls and an assortment of other toys, ranging from a Kylie Minogue doll to BTS members, as well as the new…
· Editorial Staff
Simu Liu writes sweet message to girlfriend on her birthday: ‘Thanks for never giving up on me’
Simu Liu took to Instagram on Tuesday to post a sweet birthday message for his girlfriend, Allison Hsu. About the post: Liu, 34, posted nine photos featuring Hsu, 27. In his post’s caption, the “Barbie” actor professed his love for his partner, calling her “the girl who truly…
· Bryan Ke
Simu Liu drops music video for his heartfelt song ‘Don’t’
Simu Liu has released the official music video for his latest music single, “Don’t.” What to know: The “Don’t” music video features black and white melancholic visuals. It also shows the 34-year-old “Barbie” actor playing the piano, a skill he has showcased on his Instagram…
· Daniel Anderson
Ryan Gosling gifts ‘Barbie’ film’s Ken guitar to BTS’ Jimin
Ryan Gosling is sending BTS’ Jimin a special Ken guitar from the “Barbie” movie. About the gift: Gosling, 42, stars as Ken in the highly anticipated Greta Gerwig-led film. On Wednesday, the actor shared a video message addressed to the 27-year-old K-pop star. He starts by…
· Chandler Treon
Simu Liu praises ‘RRR,’ says ‘I want to be in a Bollywood movie’
“Barbie” actor Simu Liu wants to be in a Bollywood film. “RRR” praise: Speaking with Indian publication Pinkvilla, the “Shang-Chi” star praised the Academy award-winning film “RRR,” saying, “RRR this year was so phenomenal. It was absolutely incredible. And, it blew me away.”
· Ryan General
Iman Vellani is co-writing a Ms. Marvel comic book series
“This was way scarier than joining the MCU for me. Those projects feel like they live in their own dimension, so I guess I can separate myself easier”
· Editorial Staff
Philippines clears ‘Barbie’ film for release, but wants blurred South China Sea map
Amid the ongoing “Barbie” South China Sea map controversy, local censors have declared that the Warner Bros. film will still be released in the Philippines. Background information: Earlier this month, Vietnam banned “Barbie” from playing in cinemas across the country because of…
· Carl Samson
Simu Liu stands out in light blue Versace suit at ‘Barbie’ premiere
Simu Liu clad in light blue turned heads at the “Barbie” world premiere in Los Angeles on Sunday. What he wore: Versace dressed Liu — who stars as one of the live-action film’s Ken dolls — in a white open-collar shirt and a light blue belted cargo vest, single-breasted jacket…
· Michelle De Pacina
1st Asian American woman-owned bookstore in NYC receives more than $300,000 in donations after fire damage
Yu & Me Books, the first Asian American woman-owned bookstore in New York City, has received more than $300,000 in donations after a fire destroyed the store. What happened: A fire broke out in a residential unit directly above the bookstore in the city’s Chinatown on July 4,…
· Michelle De Pacina
Simu Liu shares disappointing ‘Shang-Chi 2′ update
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” star Simu Liu revealed that the sequel will not be released anytime soon. Liu’s update: On Thursday, Liu set up an “ask me anything” session on Meta’s new social media app Threads, leading some users to ask him for updates on the…
· Editorial Staff
A lasting legacy: Wong Fu Productions celebrates 20-year anniversary
Wong Fu Productions celebrated its 20th anniversary on Thursday with a special video uploaded to their YouTube channel. Retrospective: Uploaded on June 8, the retrospective tribute commemorates the channel’s 20-year journey with clips from past videos and heartfelt messages from…
· Editorial Staff
‘Barbie’ star Simu Liu shares behind-the-scenes dance rehearsal video
Simu Liu recently shared a behind-the-scenes video taken during a dance rehearsal for his highly anticipated film “Barbie.” About the video: On Thursday, Liu, 33, posted the short clip on Instagram.
· Iris Jung
‘Barbie’ star Simu Liu shows off his official Ken doll
“Barbie” star Simu Liu has made his official debut as a Ken doll in an Instagram post. On Monday, Liu shared a series of photos of his doll, which is seen dressed in a white and gold tracksuit with white shoes and thick black hair, on Instagram.
· Chandler Treon
Simu Liu and Jeremy Lin teaming up again for celebrity charity basketball game
Simu Liu and Jeremy Lin are teaming up once again for another celebrity charity basketball game. The Marvel star and NBA Champion are preparing for the third iteration of their Canadian Chinese Youth Athletic Association (CCYAA) Celebrity Classic charity basketball game in…
· Isa Peralta
‘Barbie’ soundtrack includes song from FIFTY FIFTY
“Barbie The Album,” the official soundtrack for the highly anticipated Greta Gerwig-directed film “Barbie,” has recently been revealed. According to a press release, the soundtrack, which will be released on July 21, features several big names in music, including K-pop girl…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Kung Fu’ reboot canceled by CW after three seasons
The CW has decided not to renew “Kung Fu,” its reboot of Ed Spielman’s 1972 TV series, after three seasons. “Kung Fu” follows a young Chinese American woman named Nicky Shen (played by Olivia Liang) who embarks on a life-changing journey to a secluded monastery in China after…
· Ryan General
Simu Liu calls out HuffPost for suggesting ‘tokenism’ landed him ‘Ken’ role in ‘Barbie’
Simu Liu has slammed an op-ed published by HuffPost for suggesting he was hired as the “token” Asian actor in the upcoming movie “Barbie.” In the article titled “We Love Simu Liu, But He’s Not The Only Talented Asian Thirst Trap In Hollywood,” writer Ian Kumamoto wrote that…
· Carl Samson
10 fun ways anyone can celebrate AAPI Heritage Month
Since the first Asian immigrants — Filipino sailors aboard a Spanish ship — arrived in the U.S. in the 16th century, Asian American/Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) have been an integral part of American society. Today, they make up the fastest-growing racial group in the country, and…
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