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.
In conversation with Siying Qu, founder of PRIVATE POLICY NY
Founded by Haoran Li and Siying Qu, two Chinese designers who met at The New School’s Parsons School of Design, PRIVATE POLICY is a brand that is dedicated to bringing the rebellious and fierce spirit of New York to the world.
In conversation with Dara Yu, MasterChef contestant
Dara Yu has been cooking things up in the kitchen and on our tv screens since she was 12-years-old as a contestant on the first season of MasterChef Junior in 2013. Now, she’s back on tv as a contestant on MasterChef’s first-ever All-Star season.
In conversation with Mike Yam, NFL Network anchor and children’s book author
According to data from Zippia, just 3.5% of sports broadcasters are of Asian descent — Mike Yam is one of them. Mike is of Chinese and Italian heritage and he works as a news anchor for NFL Network where he hosts shows such as NFL Total Access.
In conversation with Elephante, acclaimed DJ, musician, singer, and songwriter
Elephante’s new album, Heavy Glow, is available on all streaming platforms.