Growing up in San Jose, Calif., Kathy Uyen worked as an actress in Los Angeles for several years before she got the opportunity in 2008 to work on […]
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Japanese Artist Crystal Kay Is Ready For Her International Debut
Born and raised in Yokohama, Japan, to an African American military father and a third-generation ethnically Korean singer mother, Crystal Kay was constantly surrounded by music. She started […]
Exploring The Chinese Postnatal Tradition of Zuoyuezi: No Hair Washing, No Television, No Crying
For new Asian American mothers, the Chinese postnatal practice of zuoyuezi, or “sitting the month” – where bed rest is mandated, only certain foods can be eaten and you […]
Add To Your Rotation: The Music of Japan-based R&B/Pop Musician Crystal Kay
Already a star in her native Japan, the super cool R&B/pop singer Crystal Kay, who is of Korean and African American descent, is mounting her international attack with a brand new […]
Joyce Meng and Jennifer Q. Chen Show Anyone Can Pay It Forward With Givology
The idea of Givology came to Joyce Meng in a dream in 2008, when she was still an undergraduate student at the University of Pennsylvania. A child of […]
ALISA XAYALITH of The Naked and Famous On Stage Fright and Breaking Through
Just four years ago, Alisa Xayalith was a shy singer from Auckland, New Zealand, who had suddenly exploded onto the international indie music scene with her band The […]
Who Won the Title of Supreme Asian Chef at the Vegas Culinary Battles Finale?
(L to R) Perry Cheung, Chris Oh, David Park, and Jay Cho After East Coast and West Coast semi-final competitions in Atlantic City and Los Angeles, the quest for […]
Haikus With Hotties: Freddie Wong
After last issue’s inaugural haiku exchange with our ultimate Smoking Hot Asian Guy (SHAG) Godfrey Gao, who could possibly follow but uber-popular YouTube star, filmmaker and former competitive gamer […]
Spotlight on Unforgettable’s Awardees | Janet Yang, Audrey Woman of Influence Award
Janet Yang is a film producer and cultural ambassador who works to bridge the gap between the Hollywood and Chinese film industries. President of Janet Yang Productions and The […]
Spotlight on Unforgettable’s Awardees | David Choi, Arts & Entertainment Award
David Choi is a Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter/music producer who first gained fame on YouTube for his original song “YouTube A Love Song” in 2006. Since then, he’s paved the […]
Spotlight on Unforgettable’s Awardees | Jose Antonio Vargas, Inspiration Award
Jose Antonio Vargas is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who has written for the likes of The New Yorker, Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, and Rolling Stone to document stories of […]
Most Entertaining Twitter Reactions to Wang Leehom’s Girlfriend Announcement
Earlier today, Mandopop singer and dreamboat Wang Leehom shattered the hearts of boys and girls everywhere when he made an announcement on his official Facebook site: “The past few […]
The Asian Americans Competing for Miss America, Including Two “Crystal Lees”
While Nina Davuluri claiming the Miss America 2014 title on Sunday night marked the first time an Indian American woman has won the coveted crown, merely focusing on Davuluri’s […]
Macel Wilson: The First Asian American to Win Miss U.S.A. in 1962
In 1962, Macel Patricia Leilani Wilson from Honolulu, Hawaii was the first Asian American woman to win the title of Miss U.S.A. Wilson was not only the first Asian American, but […]
Which Asian American Women Influence You? | Audrey’s 8 Picks for Our Inaugural Women of Influence Series
BUY THE FALL 2013 ISSUE FEATURING OUR WOMEN OF INFLUENCE HERE. Article: WOMEN OF INFLUENCE ISSUE: FALL 2013 Influence comes in many forms, from high-profile advocates who are shaping ideas […]
