Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor and comedian Nora Lum, better known as Awkwafina, is heading to the kitchen, and she’s taking viewers along for the ride. Apple TV recently announced it is developing a new eight-episode unscripted food series titled The Unlikely Cook with Awkwafina , with the star both headlining and executive producing the show. The series is described as a personal, cross-country culinary adventure that will see Awkwafina exploring the dynamic wor

Arden Cho, the voice of Rumi in Netflix’s animated smash hit KPop Demon Hunters , has recently shared a personal struggle that’s probably familiar to many Asian Americans who grew up without seeing themselves reflected in media. In an interview with the BBC World Service’s Global Women series , Cho spoke about her childhood in Texas and the self-reflected racism she battled. “I hated that I looked Asian,” she admitted to the BBC. “That I didn’t have blue eyes and blonde hair

JoySauce, a streaming network and multimedia hub aimed specifically at the AAPI community and its allies, is looking to shift the spotlight toward joy, celebration, and candid storytelling for the "American Asian" audience. The network’s launch and mission were detailed in an exclusive report by The Hollywood Reporter .   Founded by serial entrepreneur and GeekWire chairman Jonathan Sposato, JoySauce was conceived to focus on "more celebratory stories." Sposato has noted that

These actors have truly defined modern television. Whether on network, cable, or streaming, each of them has earned acclaim by finding iconic roles while also achieving a lasting cultural impact. These actors haven't just found fame. They’ve genuinely moved the needle for representation on the small screen. 1. Sandra Oh Golden Globes. Emmy nominations. Sandra Oh has built a career around defining roles, whether as the fierce Dr. Cristina Yang on Grey's Anatomy or the complex

Did you, like everybody else on the planet, fall head over heels for KPop Demon Hunters ? Then get ready for some good and not so good (bad) news. The good news is that KPop Demon Hunters 2 is happening! Yay! The bad news? You're gonna have to wait a while. SlashFilm , citing a Bloomberg report, says that the animated sequel is going to be released in 2029. That’s four years after the original’s debut, which means we'll be twiddling thumbs until the end of the decade for the

KPop Demon Hunters has captured streaming records, the zeitgeist, and the hearts of die-hard fans everywhere. What started as a stylish, demon-slaying girl-power fantasy became a global phenomenon, even sneaking onto the Billboard charts this year. But the animated musical also caught Netflix flatfooted, leaving the streamer running to catch up. For years Netflix famously avoided diving into merchandising, but when KPop Demon Hunters exploded into a worldwide obsession, fa

Asian Americans in Hollywood have long been told their stories are too niche, but a new report from The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) proves that that isn’t necessarily true. Their 2025 Business Case for Asian and Asian American Narratives suggests that Asian-led stories aren’t just good for visibility, they’re actually good for business, too. Despite recent progress, Asian Americans remain the most underrepresented group in Hollywood, accounting for only about three to

Walk into any big box Halloween store right now and you’ll see it: chaos, glitter, and a lot of neon. But forget all those tired old vampire, witch, and Michael Myers outfits. This year’s hottest costume has wings, sequins, and serious main-character energy. Oh, yes. The entire world’s talking about K-Pop Demon Hunters (KPDH), and can you blame them? The Netflix animated hit about three K-pop idols moonlighting as demon slayers is everywhere. Anyone who’s anyone around a scr

If food was just food, something that we only take in for sustenance, then we wouldn’t have a whole television network dedicated to it, we wouldn’t anoint restaurant chefs to rockstar status, and we certainly wouldn’t call each other foodies, both out of admiration or disdain. Food is culture, identity, and family. And the Asian American chefs and culinary stars on this list aren’t just cooking. They’re changing the conversation around what America eats, who’s seen in the kit

Asians and Asian Americans have worked hard to carve out space in Hollywood, and the box office numbers show that U.S. audiences are here for it. Beyond the dollar signs, each of these films signify a milestone in representation, storytelling, and cultural resonance. Here’s a look at the top-grossing films featuring Asian and Asian American talent, plus why they’re so significant and continue to resonate with American viewers today. 10. The Farewell (2019) – $25.5M Lulu Wang

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