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Heirloom: ‘Raya and the Last Dragon”s Adele Lim Shares Her Grandmother’s Pineapple Tarts
Heirloom is a brand-new series celebrating the dishes that bring communities together. Asian American talent provide recipes of their own or from their families, showcasing the culinary foundations of […]
The 14th Annual CM Pro-Am is Back On
Character Media’s prestigious annual golf tournament is officially returning! Set for April 5-April 6 at Journey at Pechanga at Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California, CM Pro-Am, which […]
Meet the Artist Behind Instagram’s Lunar New Year Stickers, Naomi Otsu
If you were on Instagram this past weekend celebrating Lunar New Year, you’ve probably seen the ox stickers featured on your friends’ Instagram stories. Behind the festive design is […]
Asian Activism Goes Viral as Anti-Asian Violence Rises
While anti-Asian sentiment is nothing new, it is jarring to see just how astronomical the numbers of hate crimes have skyrocketed since the COVID-19 pandemic. Just in the past […]
Character Concerts: Be a Fool for Sam Tsui
There was a time when professional-grade covers and mashups of popular songs dominated the YouTube homepage. Budding musicians showcased their abilities to an easily-accessible audience, giving someone like Sam […]
Character Concerts: NISHA Finds Artistry in Their Identity
Self-identity has always been an important part of NISHA’s artistry. As a Nigerian-born Indian American immigrant and genderqueer singer-songwriter, they’ve never fit into a certain box until they began […]
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 Concerts: How Travis Atreo Has Adapted To Follow His Dreams
Travis Atreo has constantly evolved his craft in order to make his voice heard and to become the artist he always dreamed of becoming. Atreo first got his start […]
Character Concerts: Bridgette Bryant Lives Among Legends
Not many people can say they have traveled the world alongside both Phil Collins and Stevie Wonder. But for Bridgette Bryant, it was just like singing with old friends. […]
Pechanga Resort & Casino Wishes Everyone a Prosperous Year of the Ox!
As the Lunar New Year 2021 approaches, Pechanga Resort & Casino welcomes everyone to join in the celebration of the festival with a series of games and promotions this […]
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 Concerts: JP Castillo Teaches Us To Chase Success, Not Fear
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 […]
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 […]
