HERITAGE: Korean American AGE: Between 25-45 (who knows with Asians!) HOMETOWN: Seoul, South Korea; currently in Los Angeles. CLAIM TO FAME: Bang plays Susan Sullivan on TBS’s Sullivan & […]
Tag: fall 2013
Guide to Vacationing in Korea … With Three Generations Worth of Baggage
Story by Anna M. Park. In Korean culture, 60 is a big deal, just like the first birthday. Some people throw small galas at a local hotel ballroom. Some […]
Guy Talk With Michael Yo: Dating As A ‘Blasian’
Story by Paul Nakayama This column used to be called The Awful Truth because dating advice can be exactly that. After watching the impossibly racist “music” video “Asian Girlz” […]
‘Boat People’: The Horror Stories of The Vietnam Exodus
Story by Ethel Navales When I began reading Boat People: Personal Stories from the Vietnamese Exodus, I had no idea what was in store for me. I didn’t expect […]
Haikus With Hotties: Godfrey Gao
When contributing editor Ada Tseng suggested exchanging poetry with Smoking Hot Asian Guys (SHAGs), we were skeptical. Turns out – pure genius. Here, model and actor Godfrey Gao (The […]
Accessories Designer Rafe Totengco Bring Us Something Different
Story by Kristine Ortiz When asked what his 10- year-old self would tell him today, Rafe Totengco jokes, “Why didn’t you get started sooner?” Even as a young […]
The Next Big Thing: Pom Klementieff in Spike Lee’s “Oldboy” Remake
Story by Ethel Navales Although American audiences may not recognize her yet, 27-year-old actress Pom Klementieff has already made quite a name for herself in France. Born in Canada […]
PREMIERING TONIGHT: Ming-Na Wen on “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”
Story by Teena Apeles. Actress Ming-Na Wen has been fortunate to have played many strong female characters during her career: Dr. Chen in ER, Camile Wray in SGU Stargate […]
Is Facebook Causing Depression?
Story by Anna M. Park. You come home from work. It was a fair to middling day. Your boss didn’t yell at you, you didn’t totally cheat on your […]
Struggles of Modern-Day Cambodia According to Filmmaker Kalyanee Mam
Story by Kanara Ty The Cambodian American experience has often been defined by one event – the Cambodian genocide that took place from the mid- to late-’70s, led by […]
Traveling Under Pressure: Tips from Tranquil Tuesday’s Charlene Wang
Story by Anna M. Park Charlene Wang knows what it’s like to be on the road. Based in Beijing, the Boston-born Chinese American travels to the U.S. at least […]
Judith Hill is Preparing To Release Her Debut Pop, Funk & Soul Album
The Japanese-African American singer who won over TV audiences with her performances on NBC’s The Voice is preparing to release her debut pop, funk and soul album. Story by […]
Whether It’s Food or Style, Top Chef Winner Kristen Kish Is in Control
When Kristen Kish arrives at our meeting place, the rooftop lounge of a five-story hotel just steps away from the sands of Venice Beach, she looks more rock star […]
From Keith Urban to The Voice: Christine Wu Can Throw Down and Do a Hoedown
Meet the multi-hyphenate musician who can “throw down and do a hoedown” with the best of ’em, from Keith Urban to The Voice‘s latest champ. Story by Jimmy Lee. […]
Five (GIF Worthy) Reasons We Love Kristin Kreuk
If we haven’t made it clear already, we love our FALL ’13 Covergirl, Kristin Kreuk and we firmly believe you should too. Why? I’m glad you asked. BUY THE […]
