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“My greatest hope is that my daughter and future generations not only acknowledge their Asian heritage, but also deeply understand and take pride in their roots.”
Anna YC Cheung
Michelle Yeoh shares her skincare routine and it includes squats and martial arts for the face
Academy Award winning actress Michelle Yeoh recently shared her skincare and simple beauty routine with Vogue, and no one is surprised to learn that the global superstar incorporates squats and martial arts into her routine.
Johnnie Walker partners with visual artist James Jean to design a limited edition bottle for Lunar New Year
To celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Dragon, Johnnie Walker Blue Label has partnered with James Jean to design a limited edition bottle. James Jean is a Taiwanese American visual artist known for his work with DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Prada, film artwork, and various art exhibitions.
Netflix releases the official trailer for ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’
The much anticipated live-action show, ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender,’ premieres on Netflix on February 22, 2024. Until then, you can watch the official trailer here.
A 63-year-old mother of two is fighting for her life after being struck by a hit-and-run driver near her home in Fairfax County, VA
On December 27, 2023, Mary Wong, a 63-year-old single mother of two, was walking home from work when she was struck by a vehicle. She was only two blocks away from her house.
‘The Tiger’s Apprentice’ will feature an all-star cast; streaming on Paramount+ on February 2
Henry Golding, Brandon Soo Hoo, Lucy Liu, Sandra Oh, and Michelle Yeoh all star in the upcoming Paramount+ animated feature, ‘The Tiger’s Apprentice’ (based on the children’s book series of the same name by Laurence Yep).
‘Beef’ wins big at the Golden Globes and Emmy Awards; Ali Wong makes history
Beef, the critically acclaimed show that follows two strangers who end up feuding after an innocuous parking lot incident that leads to serious road-rage, has been a ratings hit for Netflix — and now, it’s reaping all the rewards for its cast and crew.
Young Mazino tapped to play Jesse in ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2
According to a report from Deadline, Young Mazino has been tapped to play Jesse in the second season of The Last of Us, a show based on the video game of the same name. Jesse is “a pillar of his community who puts everyone else’s needs before his own, sometimes at terrible cost,” the report says.
An Asian American couple from NYC reaches a settlement with the fertility clinic that accidentally implanted the wrong embryos causing the woman to birth two white babies
An Asian American couple from NYC, only identified by their initials YZ and AP, has just reached a settlement for an undisclosed sum with the fertility clinic that accidentally implanted the wrong embryos.
Steven Yeun will no longer star in Marvel’s “Thunderbolts”
According to a report via The Hollywood Reporter, Steven Yeun will no longer star in Marvel’s upcoming “Thunderbolts” movie.
Jo Koy to Host the 2024 Golden Globes
Filipino American comedian Jo Koy has just been announced as the host of the 2024 Golden Globe Awards!
Official music video released for Jung Kook’s “Standing Next to You (Usher Remix)”
The official music video has arrived for Jung Kook’s “Standing Next to You (Usher Remix)" and it’s a hot one! As of this writing, only two days after its release, the video already has more than 5.2 million video views on YouTube.
Laufey and Olivia Rodrigo perform for NPR Music’s Tiny Desk
The Asian singer-songwriter girlies showed up for NPR Music’s beloved Tiny Desk concert series. Both Laufey and Olivia Rodrigo’s performances were released in the same week.
Brandon Elliot pleads guilty to brutally assaulting a 65-year-old Asian American woman in New York City while screaming,“F*ck you, you don’t belong here, you Asian!”
Today, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. announced the guilty plea of Brandon Elliot — he plead guilty to one count of Assault in the First Degree as a Hate Crime and one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree.
Charles Melton earns praise from Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore for his performance in “May December”
Charles Melton has already won numerous accolades and nominations for his performance in the new Netflix film, “May December.” Charles is also winning genuine praise from his Academy Award winning co-stars, Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore.
A woman was arrested and charged with multiple hate crimes after she threw hot coffee and her phone at an Indian man and his 18-month-old son
After being filmed throwing hot coffee and her phone at a man of Indian descent and his 18-month-old son, Hadasa Bozakkaravani has been arrested and charged with nine counts, including four hate crimes: assault, assault of a person under 11, reckless endangerment, and aggravated harassment and menacing.
Maison Miru launches new earrings that benefit Heart of Dinner
Maison Miru launched their brand new Wish & Hope Nap Earrings in Jade and Topaz ($180) and is donating 20% of proceeds to Heart of Dinner through Monday, December 4.
Steven Yeun is believed to be playing Sentry in Marvel Studios’ upcoming “Thunderbolts”
On November 16, Robert Kirkman (creator of “Invincible” and co-creator of “The Walking Dead”) appeared on David Finch’s (comic artist) YouTube show and confirmed that Steven is playing the role of Sentry.
A 6-year-old boy who was attacked by his neighbor with a bat, has passed away
In September, it was reported that Jeremy, a 6-year-old Asian American boy, was attacked in his sleep when a 39-year-old neighbor broke into the family’s Georgetown, TX home and attacked him with a bat. The attack left Jeremy with a shattered skull, fighting for his life.
YOSHIKI releases new music documentary, “YOSHIKI: Under the Sky”
Shot in Germany, Beijing, Tokyo, and LA, the film features interviews and performances from a long list of acclaimed artists including Sarah Brightman (UK), Nicole Scherzinger (USA), St. Vincent (USA), Scorpions (Germany), The Chainsmokers (USA), HYDE (Japan), SUGIZO (Japan), SixTONES (Japan), Jane Zhang (China), and Lindsey Stirling (USA).
Very Asian Partners with WE ARE CHIMMI for a Capsule Collection
VERY ASIAN, INC., a leading purpose-led media company that amplifies Asian news, people, and businesses, along with WE ARE CHIMMI, a socially driven accessories brand that donates a portion of profits to causes that support immigrants and marginalized communities, are launching a Capsule Collection that honors their immigrant families and seeks to spread more joy for their community.
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