…time was live streamed on Kore Asian Media’s Facebook page, celebrates top Asian American influencers in the entertainment industry, as well as trailblazers across all fields. George Takei was honored…
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2016 Unforgettable Gala: Here’s What The Award Recipients Had To Say
…say: The Icon Award — George Takei George Takei (Vin Song/Kore Asian Media) Kicking off his acceptance speech with his equally iconic “Oh my,” George Takei was the recipient of…
Legends: Take A Look Back At Asian American Hollywood History
…Oscar for acting. George Takei Photo courtesy of Star Trek. Beloved actor Takei is well known for playing helmsman Hikaru Sulu on the original “Star Trek” series on NBC (1966-1969),…
John Cho treks through the stars beyond tomorrow
…gives audiences a chance to see more of Sulu and why he does what he does. The announcement was dampened, however, by George Takei’s opposition to it. The original Sulu…
Masala: ‘Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank’ Cast Discusses Their Characters and Representation
…out assumes the role of fearsome samurai. Cast members George Takei (Ohga), Kylie Kuioka (Emiko), Aasif Mandvi (Ichiro) and Cathy Shim (Little Mama) recently joined Character Media to discuss their…
Lea Salonga Pledges ‘Allegiance’ On Broadway
…of actor, activist and social media juggernaut George Takei (Star Trek, Heroes), Allegiance is a family story set against the backdrop of a very dark time in American history. “There…
Reaching 50 Years, East West Players Soldiers On
…M. Butterfly, revived in 2004; a 2000 production of My Tired Broke Ass Pontificating Slapstick Funk starring John Cho; and actor George Takei in a 2005 production of Equus. Those…
7 Unforgettable Moments From 2016 Unforgettable Gala
…Out With Sulu George Takei and John Cho, 2016 Unforgettable Gala (Vin Song/Kore Asian Media) Presenting the Icon Award to George Takei this year was John Cho. And how…
John Cho of ‘Selfie’ Talks About Being an Asian American Actor in Reddit AMA
…this American cultural masterpiece.” On George Takei: “I find George to be fascinating. First of all, I know George and have been familiar with him for all my life. I…
14 Asian American celebrities reimagined as Pokémon gym leaders
…her single “Uh Oh.” giphy The dragon-type: George Takei “Oh my, a new challenger”: After a long hike up the side of a cliff, you’d find an unassuming house. You’d…
Have You Gotten Your First Look At ‘The Terror: Infamy?’
…George Takei (“Star Trek”), in addition to serving as the show’s consultant producer, will also star as Yamato-san, a retired fishing captain. Helmed by executive producer Ridley Scott (“Blade Runner”),…
On The Red Carpet At The 2016 Unforgettable Gala
Unforgettable stars for an Unforgettable Gala — here are some red carpet interviews from Saturday night inside the Beverly Hilton, hosted by Amy Pham! George Takei Auli’i Cravalho Ken Jeong…
Celebrate 20 Years of Unforgettable
…and still in the making around us. This was personified by the year’s award winners, like trailblazer and iconic “Star Trek” actor George Takei, who was honored with the Icon…
As Asian American electorate grows, so does community outreach
…John Cho and George Takei, and has partnered with Rock the Vote to engage millennials as well. “This is the demographic to watch as we shape policy going forward, and…
Netflix’s Latest Animation ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Boasts Star-Studded Cast
…and his betrothed, Princess Akemi (Brenda Song), join Mizu on her journey. Additional voice cast includes: George Takei (Seki), Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (The Swordmaker), Randall Park (Heiji Shindo), Stephanie Hsu (Ise),…
