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Three Top Chef Champions Born in Asia
Chefs from Seoul, Guangdong, and Saigon shone in one of the U.S’s biggest food competitions while going from immigrant struggles to Michelin-level success.
Russell Wong Paved Way for More Asian American Male Roles
Russell Wong achieved broad audience appeal with dramas like The Joy Luck Club and actioners like Romeo Must Die.
Lee Isaac Chung Goes From Arkansas to Hollywood Blockbusters
The 2020 Minari arthouse hit catapulted Lee Isaac Chung to helm major studio and franchise productions.
Mark Tatum Rises with the NBA’s Growth
In his quarter century with the NBA Mark A. Tatum has been a key player in the growth of the league’s media rights and corporate ...
Asian American Women Bring Star Power to Winter Olympics
Chloe Kim, Eileen Gu, and Hailey Langland are extravagantly fearless Asian American women restyling snow sports and the Winter Olympics.
Ali Wong’s Multifaceted Hollywood Stardom
From early stand-up days to recent Golden Globe and Emmy triumphs, Ali Wong has consistently captivated audiences with a unique blend of humor and poignance.
Blockbusting Musical Visionary Jon Chu
Director Jon Chu has Hollywood studios lining up for more big noisy hits like Wicked and Crazy Rich Asians.
Ashley Park Turns Theatrical Chops into Streaming Success
Ashley Park leveraged theatrical acclaim into a regular roles on the Netflix hit series Emily in Paris and Beef, among others.
Virtuoso Filmmaker and 2-Time Oscar Winner Ang Lee
Ang Lee has showcased his ability to direct a variety of films while garnering critical acclaim and box office success.
Bruce Lee's Influence on Martial Arts Films Remains Unmatched
His life was tragically cut short over 50 years ago, but Bruce Lee's revolutionary approach to martial arts and his impactful films cemented his status ...
BLACKPINK’s Lisa Keeps Her 106 Million Followers Amazed
A Thai beauty leverages her status as the first non-Korean K-pop dancer into global multimedia stardom.
Private Banker for the Wealthy
Ida Liu leveraged her father’s venture capital success with her own talent for building banking services.
Hollywood’s First Asian American Romantic Lead Broke Barriers
James Shigeta's performances as the first Asian American romantic lead in the late 1950s were groundbreaking and have left a legacy in Hollywood.
Keanu Reeves' Starpower Weathers Decades of Action Blockbusters
Keanu Reeves' impressive filmography, featuring The Matrix, John Wick, and earlier classics, underscores his lasting impact and continued relevance in Hollywood.
Judge Arun Subramanian Presiding Over Diddy Trial
The son of South Indian immigrants is overseeing the trial of the year.
Li Lu, Himalaya Capital’s “Chinese Warren Buffett”
Dubbed the "Chinese Warren Buffett," Li Lu built a $15 billion investment firm with remarkable long-term bets, most notably his early and massively profitable investment ...
Zohran Mamdani Is Making NYC’s Mayoral Race Interesting
The Indian-Ugandan Muslim candidate for Mayor seeks to consolidate the progressive support needed to defeat disgraced former Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Peng Zhao’s Data-Tech System Drives Billions in Weekly Trades
Citadel Securities, led by Peng Zhao, leverages more than 100 PB of data to execute half a billion dollars’ worth of transactions daily, driving massive ...
Anirudh Devgan Unveils AI Engineering Design Supercomputer Using Nvidia Chips
Nvidia's Jensen Huang returned the favor by buying 10 of the new Cadence AI design systems to speed up design of new chips and AI ...
Lisa Lu, 98, Honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Monday’s ceremony celebrated Lu’s successful and prolific acting career and the Asian excellence it has inspired in others.
KKR Co-CEO Joseph Bae Turns Asian Expansion into Billions
Under Joseph Bae's leadership KKR's valuation has more than doubled, a testament to his successful private equity and real estate strategies.
University of Michigan President Santa Ono Tapped to Lead University of Florida
Japanese American Santa Ono will become the University’s first Asian President
Judge Edward Chen Sets Up Supreme Court Review of Trump's Mass Deportations
A Chinese American Senior Judge has become one of the nation's most influential federal district court judges with his closely-reasoned opinions on high-profile cases.
Vinod Khosla's Venture Capital Fortune Blossomed Early from Sun
The venture legend's early bets on OpenAI & DoorDash helped power Khosla Ventures' $15B AUM and his $7.7 Bil. personal worth.
Takuya Kitagawa Wins Google Backing for Room Teperature Quantum Computing
A Harvard-educated PhD from Japan aims to turn QuEra's neutral atom modality into the leader in practical, error-free quantum computing.
Venture Capitalist Alfred Lin Bet Early on OpenAI, Air B&B
Sequoia Capital partner Alfred Lin racked up a $12.6 billion net worth by leveraging his early Zappos bet into a leadership role at the world's ...
Alysa Liu: The Michael Jordan Of Figure Skating
After a two-year hiatus, nineteen year-old Alysa Liu has returned to ice skating more dominant than ever, following in the footsteps of another famous athlete.
Robert Hur Represents Harvard in Existential Clash with White House
A Korean American lawyer with impeccable conservative credentials will lead Harvard's fight against Trump's demand to quash free speech and violate the rights of foreign ...
Alexandr Wang Makes Anti-China Waves As World's Youngest Self-Made Billionaire
Wang is soaring with the AI industry while pushing to be a loud voice in Trump's anti-China crusade.
Justin Sun Lays Golden Eggs for Trump As Crypto Crony
A Chinese crypto billionaire finds elevated status in the US by pouring a hundred million dollars into Trump's fledgling crypto venture.
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A young Filipino American from the Valley has alchemized street styles into downbeat fashion’s cutting edge.
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Asian Actors Starring in Hollywood Hits
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Karan Khanna Distills Software Millions into Luxe Tequila
A serial entrepreneur’s $460 million sale of election systems helps fund passion for Mexico.
Natalie Nakase Makes WNBA History As Valkyries Head Coach
A Japanese American scrapper survived the long rocky road to becoming head coach of the newest expansion team.
Judge Theodore D. Chuang Reverses DOGE Shutdown of USAID
In yet another judicial blow to the Trump administration the Maryland-based federal judge prohibited further dismantling of the aid agency during litigation.
Asian Leadership at Amazon and Universal
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Asian Bosses at Netflix and Sony
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And Kim Kardashian spills the chai on her trip to India…which she appears to have confused with Saudi Arabia
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