In conversation with Jimmy O. Yang, Tzi Ma, and Archie Kao: stars of ‘Interior Chinatown’
Inevitably, intrusive and poignant thoughts will ask each of us to question our role in life. This internal monologue often leads to breaking out of the role that was initially prescribed to us based on factors like race, gender, and socioeconomic status. In Hulu’s new series, Interior Chinatown, this idea is explored through the lens of Willis Wu, a waiter at a Chinese restaurant in the heart of Chinatown.
In conversation with Naomi Scott: star of psychological thriller ‘Smile 2’
Naomi Scott stars as Skye Riley in Smile 2, the psychological thriller follow-up to Smile which was the highest-grossing horror film during the pandemic era. In Smile 2, Naomi leads the film portraying a global pop star who’s about to embark on a new world tour when terrifying and inexplicable things force her to confront her dark past.
In conversation with Joan Chen and Izaac Wang: stars of ‘DÌDI (弟弟)’
“In 2008, during the last month of summer before high school begins, an impressionable 13-year-old Taiwanese American boy learns what his family can’t teach him: how to skate, how to flirt, and how to love your mom,” the film’s logline reads.
In conversation with Anna YC Cheung and Elenor Mak of Jilly Bing, creator of the first authentic Asian American doll
In celebration of Mother’s Day, I spoke with Elenor Mak (Founder and CEO of Jilly Bing) and her mother, Anna YC Cheung, about their relationship, entrepreneurship, and Asian American representation in toys.
In conversation with Bowen Yang: star of ‘The Tiger’s Apprentice’ and ‘Saturday Night Live’
Bowen’s latest project is a lead role in ‘The Tiger’s Apprentice,’ streaming now on Paramount+. The film is based on the Laurence Yep novels of the same name and follows a Chinese American teenager who discovers he’s part of a long lineage of magical protectors known as the Guardians. With guidance from a mythical tiger and other Zodiac animal warriors, Tom trains to take on an evil force that threatens humanity.
In conversation with Greta Lee and John Magaro: stars of ‘Past Lives’
Past Lives was written by Celine Song and is based on the true events of her own love life. And you wouldn’t believe it after watching the film but this is Song’s feature directorial debut. The film is about two close childhood friends, Nora (Greta Lee) and Hae Sung (Teo Yoo), who were separated after Nora’s family emigrated from South Korea to Canada. Twelve years later, Nora messages Hae Sung on Facebook after searching for him and discovering that he had been looking for her. The two develop an online relationship before Nora abruptly ends it so that she can focus on her life and emerging career as a playwright in New York City. Fast forward another twelve years, long after Nora marries her husband Arthur (John Magaro), she reunites with Hae Sung for an unforgettable week in NYC as they confront their past, present, and future.
In conversation with Ronnie Woo: chef, cookbook author, and TV personality
Ronnie Woo is the ultimate multi-hyphenate. Over the course of his career, he’s been known as an entrepreneur, a TV personality, a model, a certified personal trainer, a therapist, a cookbook author, and “that hot chef on Instagram.”
In conversation with Amrit Kapai and Vishal Parvani, best friends and stars of “Family Karma”
Family Karma explores the personal journeys of nine young Indian American friends who navigate life, friendship, careers, family, and the duality of their South Asian American cultures. Their parents and grandparents, who lean more traditionally, complete the show’s cast and offer plenty of unsolicited but sometimes welcomed advice along the way.
In conversation with Nobutaka Aozaki, a New York-based Japanese artist
Aozaki completed his MFA at Hunter College in 2012. His work has been shown internationally and locally here in New York City at the Whitney Museum and the Brooklyn Museum, among others.
In conversation with Nanae Matsuoka, founder of SIXTYPERCENT Inc. and EIC of ASIANVOICE
Nanae Matsuoka is a multi-faceted entrepreneur and e-commerce fashion leader in Tokyo, Japan. Prior to co-founding SIXTYPERCENT, a popular e-commerce destination, Matsuoka worked at LVMH Japan. Matsuoka spoke with Very Asian and offered her unique, global perspective about fashion and anti-Asian racism.