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

Asian American literature has gone mainstream. Finally. What started as a few trailblazing voices has become a full-on literary movement reshaping how our country understands family, identity, and belonging. Here are ten books that didn’t just tell great stories. They changed the culture. 1. The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan (1989) Amy Tan’s interwoven tales of Chinese immigrant mothers and their American-born daughters gave voice to an experience that millions recognized but had

Having influence means more than just counting the number of followers someone has on social media. It’s about shaping culture, building communities, and defining what authenticity looks like in the real world, too. From TikTok stars to business moguls, these Asian American creators have used their platforms to amplify representation, inspire creativity, and redefine what success looks like. Here are ten of the most powerful voices shaping the social media landscape today. 1.

Okay, say what you will about the comic book movie genre, but we still need our heroes, maybe now more than ever. Whether done up in...

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

Asian Americans have always been part of the soundtrack of America, but too often their role in shaping pop, R&B, hip hop, and even rock...

Asian Americans are out there everywhere making bank in tech, sports, entertainment, music. You name it, they’re crushing it. But the ten...

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