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Category: Movies
Masala: All-Star Cast Confronts Humanity In Netflix’s ‘Stowaway’
See Anna Kendrick, Daniel Dae Kim and Shameir Bailey discuss the moral dilemma, diverse casting and character dynamics of Netflix’s latest sci-fi thriller.
The Lookout: Major Wins Start Off Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
We’re celebrating the historic wins at the Oscars, getting the rundown on the nationwide boba shortage and cheering on a Billboard chart-topper.
Women Make History For The AAPI Community At The 93rd Academy Awards
“Nomadland”‘s Chloe Zhao, “Minari”‘s Yuh-Jung Youn and R&B singer-songwriter H.E.R. win big at the Oscars last night and represent API women in entertainment.
Masala: Ludi Lin Lives Out a Childhood Dream As Liu Kang in ‘Mortal Kombat’
Find out how playing Liu Kang in the highly-anticipated “Mortal Kombat” reboot is a childhood dream come true for Ludi Lin.
Masala: Taylor Takahashi’s Jump From Assistant To Starring Role With ‘Boogie’
First-time actor Taylor Takahashi’s journey to starring in the highly-anticipated “Boogie” is parallel to a Cinderella story, going from being someone’s personal assistant to a leading man overnight. Takahashi […]
Masala: Close the Final Chapter With ‘To All the Boys’
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, stay in with your loved ones and celebrate with “To All the Boys: Always and Forever,” coming to Netflix on February 12. […]
Character Conversations: Rosalind Chao and Olivia Cheng Talk Newsworthy Beginnings and Camaraderie Amongst AAPI Actors
In the latest Character Conversations, “Mulan”’s Rosalind Chao and “Warrior”’s Olivia Cheng meet digitally for the first time and find surprising parallels between their career beginnings to their many […]
Character Conversations: Dia Frampton and Jacky Lai Bond Over On-Set Anxieties and Lessons Learned in 2020
For those looking for a little romance and comedy, feast your eyes on Dia Frampton’s “I Hate New Year’s” and Jacky Lai’s “A Sugar & Spice Holiday.” The stars […]
Masala: Harry Shum Jr. Honors the True Love Story of “All My Life”
We all know Harry Shum Jr. from his dazzling roles in “Glee” and “Shadowhunters,” but in his latest film “All My Life,” Shum shows his romantic side as Solomon […]
Character Conversations: Midori Francis and Cathy Ang Are Paving the Way for the Next Generation
If coming-of-age narratives and female AAPI protagonists are your thing, make sure to add “Over the Moon” and “Dash & Lily” to your Netflix watchlist. But before you go, stick […]
Character Conversations: Sunita Mani and Ivan Shaw Talk Growing up Asian American
As temperatures cool down across the country, enjoy an afternoon indoors with our latest episode of Character Conversations. Actors Sunita Mani and Ivan Shaw got to chat virtually about […]
Masala: Go ‘Over the Moon’ With This Exclusive Cast and Creators Interview
These days, we could all use a good dose of heartwarming, family-friendly fun. Luckily, Netflix has just the film we need to forget at least some of our earthly […]
Masala: Filmmakers Jeff Fong, Marie Jamora and Kenya Gillespie Talk the 36th Annual Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t been kind to film festivals anywhere. However, events like the 36th annual Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival still celebrate the […]
Masala: Actress Eva Noblezada Reps Her Filipina Heritage in the New Film ‘Yellow Rose’
“I can’t remember a time when I didn’t want to choose what I wanted to do or what I love,” actress Eva Noblezada said in a recent interview. The […]
