At downtown Los Angeles’ Sari Sari Store, bags of chips, jars of preserves and packets of dry noodles adorn the front of the stall. Colorful tins and containers hold […]
Author: Renuka Vasu
Throwback: Lay’s Magic Masala Potato Chips Provide A Link To Home
For 10 rupees (approximately 14 U.S. cents), I could buy a bag of Lay’s Magic Masala potato chips from my school’s canteen. The fried chips, doused in every perceivable […]
The Unforgettable Gala: The Comedy Award Nominees
Editor’s Note: For almost 20 years, the Unforgettable Gala has been the most visible platform to celebrate Asian Americans in entertainment. Here at “Character Media,” we are thrilled to be able to […]
The Unforgettable Gala: The Actor In Television Award Nominees
Editor’s Note: For almost 20 years, the Unforgettable Gala has been the most visible platform to celebrate Asian Americans in entertainment. Here at “Character Media,” we are thrilled to be […]
Pechanga Resort & Casino Sweeps Awards, Including ‘Best Southern California Casino’ At Recent Award Ceremony
At the recent readers’ polls held by “The Press-Enterprise” and “Orange County Register,” Pechanga Resort & Casino was voted Best Southern California Casino and emerged the winner in the […]
When You’re Done With Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Try These 6 Asian Drinks
Fall menus are here, featuring seasonal staples like maple, pecan, cinnamon and pumpkin. While the towers of autumnal offerings are steadily growing, we decided to scour Los Angeles for […]
Lesser Known Filipino Stories Take Center Stage In Season 2 Of ‘Long Distance’
Filipina American journalist Paola Mardo’s podcast “Long Distance” returns today with another season covering stories of the Filipino diaspora. The first and only documentary podcast series about Filipinos around […]
Review: A Lethal Love Triangle Unfolds In Netflix’s Psychological Thriller, ‘Earthquake Bird’
“We all live in our own reality,” says the detective interrogating Swedish translator Lucy Fly (Alicia Vikander). Except Lucy’s reality seems to be little more than a waking nightmare […]
Mindy Kaling’s Upcoming Series ‘College Girls’ Finds A Home At HBO Max
Mindy Kaling confirms she still has a few cards up her sleeve, as she signs an original comedy series deal with streaming platform HBO Max. The Emmy Award-nominated writer […]
These 6 Asian Male Supermodels Are Redefining Beauty On And Off The Runway
Previously only visible in select shows and campaigns, Asian models are now a permanent fixture in most big fashion shows. Whether that’s because Asians have repeatedly shown their buying […]
How Melissa Polinar Takes Listeners Back In Time With Her Music
The year is 2009, and songbird Melissa Polinar is in her bedroom, perched in front of a computer recording her song “Try.” Polinar looks relaxed, her long black hair […]
Madame Gandhi Is Crushing Sexism With Ease In Her ‘Visions’ EP, Releasing Today
Our weekend playlist has just arrived! Activist, musician and feminist icon Madame Gandhi just dropped her latest EP, “Visions,” the second installment of her ongoing project that celebrates the […]
Watch Our New Series, ‘Eating Good,’ For Food Snapshots That Span Asia
It’s surprising how biting into a summer roll can transport you to a humid afternoon in Vietnam, or how dipping your spoon into a tall glass of halo-halo can […]
For National Dessert Day, Try These 7 Innovative Asian Desserts
Happy National Dessert Day! Even though we all love chocolate cake and donuts, there’s only so much you can eat before your taste buds are hankering for a change. […]
Netflix’s Upcoming Series ‘Ghee Happy’ Introduces You To Hindu Deities Like You’ve Never Seen Them Before
The ancient legends of Hindu gods and goddesses are coming to a television screen near you—just not how you might expect. In a bid to expand international audiences, Netflix […]
