“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.”

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

“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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

The “Locke and Key” star discusses the challenges of being a mixed race actress and the importance of telling authentic stories.

On his directorial debut, “The Fabulous Filipino Brothers,” the impact of being a pioneering figure in Asian American cinema, and why it’s more important than ever for individuals to tell their own stories.

The Chinese Canadian musician discusses what it was like to pursue an unorthodox career while growing up in a traditional Asian household, what he wishes he could’ve said to his younger self and the songwriting process for his Mandarin singles.

On adjusting to Canadian culture as a Chinese refugee, why she was compelled to speak out about anti-Asian racism, and how her heritage influences her work.

On the challenges of being Tamil-Canadian and how her latest project, Parvai, is empowering South Asian youth to pursue creative careers.

On the challenges of having mixed ancestry, how she feels about Samoan representation, and how Stop Asian Hate impacted her approach to cooking.