Asian American and Asian-diaspora filmmakers are in the hunt in this year’s Acadamy Awards race. If you thought Chloé Zhao was done winning after Nomadland , think again. The Chinese American director is back with Hamnet , snagging two of the night’s biggest honors: a nomination for best director and another for best adapted screenplay. She’s officially the second woman ever to be nominated for directing twice, and she’s doing it on her own terms, bringing heart-wrenching li

The National Book Critics Circle (NBCC) has announced its finalists for the 2026 awards, highlighted by Asian and Asian American voices across nearly every category. As reported by The American Bazaar , the shortlist reflects how diasporic perspectives and Asian narratives have become increasingly central to America’s literary landscape. Prominent nominees include Vietnamese American author Viet Thanh Nguyen for his work in criticism, To Save and to Destroy , and Japanese Ame

KPop Demon Hunters has been dominating since it dropped on Netflix last June. Still, it’s nice to see it also get some recognition and awards love. The beloved animated movie snagged Best Animated Feature at the 2026 Golden Globes this week, and EJAE, the absolute powerhouse behind the hit "Golden”, took home Best Original Song, accompanied by her songwriting team. EJAE made history as the first Korean-American to take home that trophy. But it was what she said that really m