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Masala: The Cast Of Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Young Rock’ Are Championing Pacific Islander Representation
If we’re honest, it’s rare to see Pacific Islanders at the forefront of AAPI representation but NBC’s “Young Rock” is changing that. Based on the early life of wrestler […]
Masala: All-Star Cast Confronts Humanity In Netflix’s ‘Stowaway’
What would you do if you were stuck in a group of four people with only enough supplies for three of you to survive? That is the great dilemma […]
The Lookout: Major Wins Start Off Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Editor’s note: Adapted from our monthly listicles, “The Lookout” is our new weekly series bringing you the latest scoop of what’s happening in AAPI entertainment. We’re doing the legwork, […]
Meet Pechanga Resort Casino’s VIP Hosts
Pechanga Resort Casino’s VIP and Asian Marketing Manager, together with the Korean host team, entitles the VIP valued customers access of exclusive offers and promotions to experience the VIP […]
Women Make History For The AAPI Community At The 93rd Academy Awards
Over a year after the historic wins at the 92nd Academy Awards, history has once again been made as Asian women took home major awards during last night’s ceremony. […]
Masala: Go Into The Fold With The Cast Of ‘Shadow And Bone’
There has always been the challenge of creating something entertaining while pleasing the fans when it comes to adapting a beloved book series to screen, but the cast and […]
Heirloom: Cook Jenn Im’s Shrimp Pancakes Asian Mom-Style
TEXT BY JENN IM My mom’s shrimp pancake was something I always looked forward to at any party, family gatherings or celebrations. It’s such a simple dish, but because […]
Masala: Ludi Lin Lives Out a Childhood Dream As Liu Kang in ‘Mortal Kombat’
From protecting the Earth in the new “Mortal Kombat” movie to advocating for the AAPI community, Ludi Lin is no stranger to fighting back against the bad guys. Known […]
Masala: The Kickass Cast Of ‘Kung Fu’ Are Changing The Game
In times like these, “Kung Fu” is just the show we need right now. After all, who doesn’t want a fierce warrior protecting their hometown from danger? This kickass […]
Masala: Kimiko Glenn Makes A Splash In ‘Baby Shark’s Big Show!’
Get ready to get the most viewed video in YouTube history stuck in your head (again) because Baby Shark is swimming over to Nickelodeon in “Baby Shark’s Big Show!” […]
Character Conversations: Sherry Cola and Anna Akana Use Their Voices To Speak Out
Actors Sherry Cola and Anna Akana have never been known to stay silent, especially when their own community is under attack. Just days after the tragedy in Atlanta, the […]
Heirloom: Sam Tsui’s Aunt Cindy’s Delectable Pork Buns
TEXT BY SAM TSUI My Aunt Cindy (Tsui Chauwan) was both an opera singer and a fantastic cook. She played me the first piece of music I ever heard […]
AAPI Women Speak Up About Hate
At Character Media, we have been proud to cover AAPI media for over 30 years. In light of the recent attacks against the AAPI community, we reached out to […]
Heirloom: ‘Black Lightning’ Star Chantal Thuy’s Comforting Chè Chuối
TEXT BY CHANTAL THUY Chè chuối is a delicious, pudding-like Vietnamese dessert with bananas, tapioca pearls and coconut cream that is usually enjoyed warm. It’s one of the easiest […]
Character Conversations: Albert Tsai and Miya Cech Share On-Set Antics
Kids will be kids, even if they have years of being on television and movie sets under their belt. Rising stars Albert Tsai and Miya Cech are wise beyond […]
