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How ‘Gangnam Project’ Showrunners Sarah Haasz and Romeo Candido made the K-Pop version of ‘Degrassi’
Features Rebecca Gao 2024-04-15 Features Rebecca Gao 2024-04-15

How ‘Gangnam Project’ Showrunners Sarah Haasz and Romeo Candido made the K-Pop version of ‘Degrassi’

The show follows a biracial Korean Canadian teen’s journey of self-discovery as she becomes a tutor at a K-Pop academy.

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K-pop Artists Who Have Challenged Gender Norms
Features, The K-pop Chat Samantha Lui 2024-03-04 Features, The K-pop Chat Samantha Lui 2024-03-04

K-pop Artists Who Have Challenged Gender Norms

From Amber Liu to Holland, here are five K-pop artists who have defied gender norms.

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‘Seagrass’ Explores the Depths of Japanese Canadian Identity 
Features Rebecca Gao 2024-02-28 Features Rebecca Gao 2024-02-28

‘Seagrass’ Explores the Depths of Japanese Canadian Identity 

Writer/director Meredith Hama-Brown‘s first feature explores themes of isolation, identity and the legacy of Japanese internment in Canada.

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‘Nǎi Nai and Wài Pó’ is an Intimate Portrait of Two Asian Elders—Farts and All
Features Rebecca Gao 2024-02-28 Features Rebecca Gao 2024-02-28

‘Nǎi Nai and Wài Pó’ is an Intimate Portrait of Two Asian Elders—Farts and All

“I wanted to capture the unbridled joy and silliness and infectious childlike energy that they have, despite being a combined 182 years old,” says filmmaker Sean Wang.

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These Lunar New Year Kits Make Celebrating Easy
Features, Asian-Owned Rebecca Gao 2024-02-06 Features, Asian-Owned Rebecca Gao 2024-02-06

These Lunar New Year Kits Make Celebrating Easy

Founded by Mai Truong, Bo & Mei sells kits to give people a one-stop shop for everything that’s needed to ring in the new year.

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From YouTube Star to Leading Man, Jasmeet Singh Raina Makes a Big, Bold Comeback
Features Sadaf Ahsan 2024-02-02 Features Sadaf Ahsan 2024-02-02

From YouTube Star to Leading Man, Jasmeet Singh Raina Makes a Big, Bold Comeback

The Canadian comedian pokes fun at his own history, playing a local YouTuber straddling cultural values.

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The Group Chat: Breaking Down the Melton Moment in May December
Features RepresentASIAN Project 2024-01-31 Features RepresentASIAN Project 2024-01-31

The Group Chat: Breaking Down the Melton Moment in May December

Editors Sadaf Ahsan and Rebecca Gao discuss Charles Melton in “May December” and how race and class can impact our perception of who’s the victim and who’s the offender.

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8 Asian Canadians in the K-pop World
Features, The K-pop Chat Samantha Lui 2024-01-21 Features, The K-pop Chat Samantha Lui 2024-01-21

8 Asian Canadians in the K-pop World

From Mark Lee to Wendy Shon, eight Canadians who are making a name for themselves in the K-pop world.

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Comedian Helen Hong on Family, Mental Health and Using Her Platform
Features Rebecca Gao 2024-01-17 Features Rebecca Gao 2024-01-17

Comedian Helen Hong on Family, Mental Health and Using Her Platform

“Growing up, I didn’t know comedy was a thing.”

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In Conversation With The Brothers Sun stars Justin Chien and Sam Song Li
Features, CONVERSASIANS Nathan Sing 2024-01-10 Features, CONVERSASIANS Nathan Sing 2024-01-10

In Conversation With The Brothers Sun stars Justin Chien and Sam Song Li

Justin Chien and Sam Song Li discussed their profound connections to their characters, the intertwining of personal and on-screen narratives, and the unique cultural layers that enrich this thrilling epic.

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With ‘Run the Burbs,’ Andrew Phung is Turning the Camera to the ‘Neighbours Who Have Always Been There’
Features Rebecca Gao 2024-01-09 Features Rebecca Gao 2024-01-09

With ‘Run the Burbs,’ Andrew Phung is Turning the Camera to the ‘Neighbours Who Have Always Been There’

“Stories about the suburbs ignore families of colour. But if you go to any suburb, it’s filled with families and people of colour living their life.”

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10 Fashion and and Beauty Gifts from Asian-Owned Brands
Asian-Owned, Features RepresentASIAN Project 2023-12-18 Asian-Owned, Features RepresentASIAN Project 2023-12-18

10 Fashion and and Beauty Gifts from Asian-Owned Brands

Gifts from Asian-owned brands that are sure to be a hit with the fashionistas and MUAs in your life.

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Asian-Owned Holiday Gift Guide: Staff Picks
Features, Asian-Owned RepresentASIAN Project 2023-12-18 Features, Asian-Owned RepresentASIAN Project 2023-12-18

Asian-Owned Holiday Gift Guide: Staff Picks

From holiday grail beauty products to nostalgic items and accessories for furry friends.

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13 Books by Asian Authors to Gift This Holiday Season
Features, Asian-Owned RepresentASIAN Project 2023-12-15 Features, Asian-Owned RepresentASIAN Project 2023-12-15

13 Books by Asian Authors to Gift This Holiday Season

From fiction to memoirs and everything in between, here are 13 books by Asian authors for the bibliophile in your life.

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10 Wellness Products from Asian-Owned Brands to Gift this Holiday Season
Features, Asian-Owned RepresentASIAN Project 2023-12-13 Features, Asian-Owned RepresentASIAN Project 2023-12-13

10 Wellness Products from Asian-Owned Brands to Gift this Holiday Season

Wellness gift ideas from Asian-owned brands that are sure to be a hit, even with the self-care gurus who spend all their time on TikTok.

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12 Children’s Books by Asian Authors
Features, Asian-Owned RepresentASIAN Project 2023-12-12 Features, Asian-Owned RepresentASIAN Project 2023-12-12

12 Children’s Books by Asian Authors

Asian books by Asian authors for the budding young bibliophile in your life.

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11 Stocking Stuffers from Asian-Owned Brands
Features, Asian-Owned RepresentASIAN Project 2023-12-07 Features, Asian-Owned RepresentASIAN Project 2023-12-07

11 Stocking Stuffers from Asian-Owned Brands

Cute, quirky and fun stocking stuffers from Asian-owned brands and businesses.

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12 Food and Culinary Gifts Ideas from Asian-Owned Brands
Asian-Owned, Features RepresentASIAN Project 2023-12-06 Asian-Owned, Features RepresentASIAN Project 2023-12-06

12 Food and Culinary Gifts Ideas from Asian-Owned Brands

Our top food and culinary picks for this holiday season featuring Asian-owned brands and businesses.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Seventeen
Features, The K-pop Chat Samantha Lui 2023-11-28 Features, The K-pop Chat Samantha Lui 2023-11-28

A Beginner’s Guide to Seventeen

The 13-piece, self-produced group has been breaking records on the Billboard charts.

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‘Ru’ is Keeping the Stories of Vietnamese Refugees in Canada Alive
Features Rebecca Gao 2023-11-23 Features Rebecca Gao 2023-11-23

‘Ru’ is Keeping the Stories of Vietnamese Refugees in Canada Alive

Vietnamese Canadian author Kim Thúy’s award-winning 2009 novel gets the big-screen treatment.

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