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Meet KATSEYE, the New Global Girl Group Where Representation is its ‘Superpower’
The K-pop Chat, People Samantha Lui 2024-08-26 The K-pop Chat, People Samantha Lui 2024-08-26

Meet KATSEYE, the New Global Girl Group Where Representation is its ‘Superpower’

Formed through a collaboration with Geffen Records and HYBE , KATSEYE is the result of the survival reality series The Debut: Dream Academy.

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How Singer-Songwriter JUNNY is Carving a Unique Path in the Korean Music Industry
The K-pop Chat, People Samantha Lui 2024-07-30 The K-pop Chat, People Samantha Lui 2024-07-30

How Singer-Songwriter JUNNY is Carving a Unique Path in the Korean Music Industry

After working as a songwriter for other K-pop stars, JUNNY has finally arrived.

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As K-pop’s First Hard-of-Hearing Group, Big Ocean Hopes to Make the Industry a More Inclusive Place
The K-pop Chat, People Samantha Lui 2024-07-23 The K-pop Chat, People Samantha Lui 2024-07-23

As K-pop’s First Hard-of-Hearing Group, Big Ocean Hopes to Make the Industry a More Inclusive Place

All three members of this K-pop group have a hearing-related disability and incorporate sign language in their performances.

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Meet Poesy Galore, the 70-Year-Old Writer Crafting X-Rated Haikus
People Pay Chen 2024-06-17 People Pay Chen 2024-06-17

Meet Poesy Galore, the 70-Year-Old Writer Crafting X-Rated Haikus

At the age of 70, Poesy Galore (a.k.a. Dee Tung)’s written words are sensual, sharp and descriptively dirty.

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Meet tripleS, the World’s First ‘Decentralized’ K-pop Girl Group
The K-pop Chat, People Samantha Lui 2024-06-17 The K-pop Chat, People Samantha Lui 2024-06-17

Meet tripleS, the World’s First ‘Decentralized’ K-pop Girl Group

The group’s album marks the debut of full 24-member line-up.

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Actor Yvonne Chapman on the Live-Action Avatar and Portraying Avatar Kyoshi
People Rebecca Gao 2024-05-21 People Rebecca Gao 2024-05-21

Actor Yvonne Chapman on the Live-Action Avatar and Portraying Avatar Kyoshi

“She’s a badass woman. Who doesn’t want to play that as a female character?”

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Élodie Yung on Playing the Anti-Hero in ‘The Cleaning Lady’
People Sadaf Ahsan 2024-04-26 People Sadaf Ahsan 2024-04-26

Élodie Yung on Playing the Anti-Hero in ‘The Cleaning Lady’

“Whatever decision [my character] makes, I just have to try to understand it. But I can relate to any person who has to do what’s necessary to survive.”

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Singer AleXa is Breaking Barriers in the World of K-pop and Beyond 
The K-pop Chat, People Samantha Lui 2024-04-15 The K-pop Chat, People Samantha Lui 2024-04-15

Singer AleXa is Breaking Barriers in the World of K-pop and Beyond 

After years in the K-pop industry, the Korean-American singer now has her eyes on the North American market.

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Naomi Woo Believes Music Can Transform the World
People Madelyn Chung 2024-02-13 People Madelyn Chung 2024-02-13

Naomi Woo Believes Music Can Transform the World

“There’s a capacity that music can have to access and expand the imagination, and to reconfigure what we imagined to be possible in the world,” says the Canadian conductor and pianist.

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Survivor’s Erika Casupanan is Breaking the Invisibility Barrier on Reality TV — and in Reality
People Rebecca Gao 2024-01-22 People Rebecca Gao 2024-01-22

Survivor’s Erika Casupanan is Breaking the Invisibility Barrier on Reality TV — and in Reality

The first Filipino and Canadian Sole Survivor is “happy to show you this other side of me.”

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Aliza Vellani: From ‘Little Mosque’ to ‘Sweet Tooth’
People Ishani Nath 2023-05-04 People Ishani Nath 2023-05-04

Aliza Vellani: From ‘Little Mosque’ to ‘Sweet Tooth’

The Vancouver-based actor got her start on a show rooted in authentic representation. Then she learned that was far from the norm.

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Romeo Candido Aims to Be a ‘Beacon of Hope’ for Young Asian Filmmakers
People Zeahaa Rehman 2022-11-11 People Zeahaa Rehman 2022-11-11

Romeo Candido Aims to Be a ‘Beacon of Hope’ for Young Asian Filmmakers

The award-winning Filipino-Canadian filmmaker reflects on his journey as he is honoured by the Reel Asian Film Festival as this year’s Canadian Spotlight Artist.

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In Conversation with Carol Lim and Humberto Leon
CONVERSASIANS, People Nathan Sing 2022-09-23 CONVERSASIANS, People Nathan Sing 2022-09-23

In Conversation with Carol Lim and Humberto Leon

The co-founders of Opening Ceremony reminisce about their past life as mallrats and spotlight the importance for creatives to live in accordance with their authentic story.

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Craig Wong, Chef and Restaurateur
People Brian Vinh Tien Trinh 2022-08-02 People Brian Vinh Tien Trinh 2022-08-02

Craig Wong, Chef and Restaurateur

The owner of Patois & Bar Mignonette on food, family, and providing during the pandemic.

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Sonya Singh, Author and Screenwriter
People Isabelle Khoo 2022-06-21 People Isabelle Khoo 2022-06-21

Sonya Singh, Author and Screenwriter

On making history at Hallmark, the importance of visibility, and rediscovering her Indian roots later in life.

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In Conversation with Crystal Kung Minkoff
CONVERSASIANS, People Nathan Sing 2022-06-16 CONVERSASIANS, People Nathan Sing 2022-06-16

In Conversation with Crystal Kung Minkoff

The ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ star on navigating the ‘Real Housewives’ clout, reclaiming Asian food and the toxic beauty standards she proactively protects her children from.

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Meg Lee, Artist and Activist
People Isabelle Khoo 2022-06-02 People Isabelle Khoo 2022-06-02

Meg Lee, Artist and Activist

On the lack of visibility of Asians in the media and LGBTQIA+ community and learning to be vulnerable about their Asian-American and gender identity.

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Julie Kim, Stand-up Comedian, Writer
People Kathryn Mannie 2022-05-15 People Kathryn Mannie 2022-05-15

Julie Kim, Stand-up Comedian, Writer

On her journey in comedy, touring with Ronny Chieng, and her views about the trickle-down effect of good Asian representation.

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SuChin Pak, Journalist, Podcast Host
People Katie Nguyen 2022-04-19 People Katie Nguyen 2022-04-19

SuChin Pak, Journalist, Podcast Host

On battling racism in the workplace and empowering the Asian American community through storytelling.

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Clara Jones, Gynecology Nurse Practitioner
People Isabelle Khoo 2022-03-24 People Isabelle Khoo 2022-03-24

Clara Jones, Gynecology Nurse Practitioner

On paying homage to her Korean roots, facing anti-Asian racism in health care, and how her community group The Asian Care Unit unites AAPI health-care workers.

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