Asian Pacific Americans made their voices heard loud and clear this year, from facilitating heated mainstream discussions on whitewashing and Oscars racism to the continued success of shows like “Fresh Off The Boat” and “Master Of None” in Hollywood, and from sports to technology, business, politics, music and community service.
Kore Asian Media is proud to celebrate those voices at the 15th annual Unforgettable Gala, a black-tie affair which will be held inside The Beverly Hilton on Dec. 10.
The Gala, which brings together AAPI trailblazers and influencers for a night of recognition, will be hosted by Jeannie Mai, who returns for a second year.
Jeannie Mai hosts Unforgettable Gala 2015 inside The Beverly Hilton. (Kore Asian Media)
This year’s award recipients include George Takei, the legendary actor and activist who will take home the ICON Award for his lifelong contributions to the arts; Ken Jeong for Actor of the Year, for his work on “Dr. Ken”; Jennifer Yuh Nelson for Director of the Year, for helming the critically acclaimed box office hit “Kung Fu Panda 3”; Brian Tee, the “Chicago Med” star, for BMW’s Ultimate Drive Award; and Wong Fu Productions, which as a YouTube digital influencer has impacted an entire generation and which most recently produced “Single By 30.”
Terrence Howard, the “Empire” star, will lead the list of presenters, which includes Randall Park and the cast of “Dr. Ken.”
Unforgettable is presented for the first time by BMW of North America, which will put on display at the event its visionary BMW i8 hybrid-electric sports car, and shuttle all VIP guests in the all-new BMW 7 Series. The gala is also supported by M&L Hong Foundation, Private Internet Access and Pechanga.
Unforgettable is hosted by Kore Asian Media, a hub for the Asian American experience with roots in KoreAm Journal and Audrey magazine. Kore Asian Media is a subsidiary of London Trust Media Inc., a diversified business focused on the media and technology industries.
Check out highlights from last year’s gala!
Photos from last year’s event:
Steven Yeun receives the Actor of the Year honor at the 2015 Unforgettable gala.
Chloe Bennet on the red carpet of the 2015 Unforgettable gala.
Randall Park receives the Royal Salute Mark of Respect award at the 2015 Unforgettable gala.
Journalist Lisa Ling on the red carpet of the 2015 Unforgettable gala
Constance Wu is awarded Female Breakout Star of the Year at the 2015 Unforgettable gala.
Ken Jeong attends the 2015 Unforgettable gala inside The Beverly Hilton.
K-rock singer Yoon Do-hyun performs inside The Beverly Hilton for the 2015 Unforgettable gala.
Singer/songwriter Lydia Paek performs at the 2015 Unforgettable gala.
Eugene Lee Yang wins Unforgettable 2015’s Male Breakout Star of the Year.
Tim Be Told and MC Jin perform at the 2015 Unforgettable gala.
Electric Strings Quartet performs at the 2015 Unforgettable gala.
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