Hailing from Costa Rica from a family of musicians, JP Castillo was practically born into music. “[Music] was always in me,” he reminisced. From a young age, he would […]
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Masala: Emmy Award Winning Costume Designer Soyon An on Taking the Road Less Traveled
From styling the A-list glitterati to working on acclaimed TV shows and films, two-time Emmy award winning costume designer, Soyon An sat down virtually to share how she got […]
Character Concerts: Krost Returns to the Stage and Reignites Her Passion for Music
Southern California-native musician Krost, with her alternative indie sound, wasn’t afraid to be vulnerable on this week’s episode of Character Concerts and opened up about her creative struggle during […]
Masala: Meet Dassy Lee Who “Popped” Onto the Dance Scene
Dancer Inyoung “Dassy” Lee has broken boundaries in the world of dance as the first Korean national to compete on Fox’s “So You Think You Can Dance.” Even as […]
Character Conversations: Netflix Stars Ashley Park and Justin H. Min Connect Over Asian American Narratives and Family Ties
Ashley Park and Justin H. Min’s bonds run deeper than the Netflix family. In case you didn’t know, they’re second cousins, and they’ve got one crazy story to tell. […]
Character Concerts: Year of the Ox on the Powers of Perseverance
When you think of the budding Asian American rap scene, the Koreatown clubs of Los Angeles and the iconic venues of New York are quick to come to mind. […]
Masala: Pinay Author Melissa de la Cruz Brings Joy to Audiences With a New Disney Studio
Disney never fails to bring the magic to life, and young adult fiction author Melissa de la Cruz has accepted an offer to create a brand-new Disney studio that […]
Character Concerts: Why Jules Aurora Never Gave Up on Her Dreams
Throughout Jules Aurora’s years in the music biz, she’s learned to find “The Silver Lining” wherever she looks. “I really know what it means to fall seven times and […]
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: Nico Santos and Parvesh Cheena Chat Representation, Pandemic Plans and More
If you’ve ever wondered how to act for commercials, Nico Santos and Parvesh Cheena are here to help. In the latest episode of our Character Conversations series, the two […]
Character Concerts: Paul Lemire Is Chasing the Dream
For many people, it’s a mere fantasy to leave a corporate 9 to 5 job and follow a dream of becoming a full-time musician. But that daydream is reality […]
Andrew Kung Is Redefining What It Means ‘To Be Seen’
When was the last time you saw an Asian American face in a fashion campaign? Was it months ago, or years? Or maybe even never before? Photographer Andrew Kung, […]
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 […]
Character Concerts: Carmel Helene Shakes Things Up With Country-Rock Stylings
As one of the few Black women in country music, singer-songwriter and producer Carmel Helene isn’t afraid to stand out. But although it might be tough to believe now, […]
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 […]