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6 Must-See Films from the 2023 Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival
News Sadaf Ahsan 2023-04-03 News Sadaf Ahsan 2023-04-03

6 Must-See Films from the 2023 Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival

From “Joyland” to “To Kill a Tiger,” here are our top picks from Canada’s leading South Asian film festival.

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Saket Soni’s ‘The Great Escape’ Tells the True Story of Forced Immigrant Labour Used to Clean Up Climate Disasters in the U.S.
Features Sadaf Ahsan 2023-03-07 Features Sadaf Ahsan 2023-03-07

Saket Soni’s ‘The Great Escape’ Tells the True Story of Forced Immigrant Labour Used to Clean Up Climate Disasters in the U.S.

Soni’s debut book is a harrowing, gripping journey, and not an easy — but certainly necessary — read.

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Asian Talent and Asian-Led Projects Nominated at the 2023 Canadian Screen Awards
News Sadaf Ahsan 2023-02-24 News Sadaf Ahsan 2023-02-24

Asian Talent and Asian-Led Projects Nominated at the 2023 Canadian Screen Awards

The Canadian Screen Awards (a.k.a. Canada’s Oscars) one-hour special will air on April 16, 2023

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6 Must-Try Asian-Owned Restaurants in Toronto
Features, Asian-Owned, Sponsored Nathan Sing 2023-02-14 Features, Asian-Owned, Sponsored Nathan Sing 2023-02-14

6 Must-Try Asian-Owned Restaurants in Toronto

Six Asian-owned restaurants in Toronto dishing out food worthy of a spot on the Michelin Guide.

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Asian Canadians to Watch in 2023
Features Rebecca Gao 2022-12-29 Features Rebecca Gao 2022-12-29

Asian Canadians to Watch in 2023

We’ve rounded up the Asian Canadian talent to look out for in 2023.

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Tiger Mom Redefined: How 2022 Films Subverted the Tired Trope
Point of View Samantha Lui 2022-12-09 Point of View Samantha Lui 2022-12-09

Tiger Mom Redefined: How 2022 Films Subverted the Tired Trope

Films like “Turning Red” and “Everything Everywhere All At Once” challenge the often overused stereotype and reveal more about the matriarch’s inner dialogues and worries.

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Asian Canadian Beauty and Wellness Brands
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Asian Canadian Beauty and Wellness Brands

The Asian Canadian-owned and operated beauty and wellness brands you need to know.

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Asian Canadian Food Brands
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Asian Canadian Food Brands

The Asian Canadian-owned and operated food brands you need to know.

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Asian Canadian Jewelry Brands
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Asian Canadian Jewelry Brands

The Asian Canadian-owned and operated jewelry brands you need to know.

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Asian Canadian Fashion Brands
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Asian Canadian Fashion Brands

The Asian Canadian-owned and operated fashion brands you need to know.

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Asian Canadian Lifestyle Brands
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Asian Canadian Lifestyle Brands

The Asian Canadian-owned and operated lifestyle brands you need to know.

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Romeo Candido Aims to Be a ‘Beacon of Hope’ for Young Asian Filmmakers
Profiles Zeahaa Rehman 2022-11-11 Profiles 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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7 Must-See Films to Catch at the 2022 Reel Asian Film Festival
News RepresentASIAN Project 2022-11-09 News RepresentASIAN Project 2022-11-09

7 Must-See Films to Catch at the 2022 Reel Asian Film Festival

The Toronto International Reel Asian Film Festival (a.k.a. Reel Asian) returns in-person and online Nov 9 – 20, 2022.

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Randall Park Says Blockbuster is ‘Like a Warm Hug’
Features Bina Lee-Deir 2022-11-03 Features Bina Lee-Deir 2022-11-03

Randall Park Says Blockbuster is ‘Like a Warm Hug’

“I hope that the people that watch the show feel inspired, and appreciate and acknowledge the people in their lives,” says the Korean American actor.

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10 Asian-Led Horror Films to Watch This Halloween and Beyond
Features Urbi Khan 2022-10-28 Features Urbi Khan 2022-10-28

10 Asian-Led Horror Films to Watch This Halloween and Beyond

Chill your bones this Halloween with films featuring Asians and Asian stories.

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Ali Kazmi Finally Feels On Top of the World
Features Zeahaa Rehman 2022-10-12 Features Zeahaa Rehman 2022-10-12

Ali Kazmi Finally Feels On Top of the World

After establishing himself as a TV star in Pakistan, the actor had to start from scratch when he moved to Canada. Now, he’s found his groove.

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From Partner Track to The Summer I Turned Pretty and To All The Boys: Why Aren’t There More Asian Couples on Screen?
Point of View Samantha Lui 2022-10-04 Point of View Samantha Lui 2022-10-04

From Partner Track to The Summer I Turned Pretty and To All The Boys: Why Aren’t There More Asian Couples on Screen?

“As Hollywood reckons with a lack of representation on screen and behind the scenes, having an Asian woman deciding between two white men [in ‘Partner Track’] left me wondering why there are so few Asian love stories on my TV.”

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How Basketball Helped a GTA Native Endure Isolation in Vietnam
Features Ben Okazawa 2022-09-27 Features Ben Okazawa 2022-09-27

How Basketball Helped a GTA Native Endure Isolation in Vietnam

In an unfamiliar world, basketball was Will Tran’s safe haven.

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In Conversation with Carol Lim and Humberto Leon
CONVERSASIANS, Profiles Nathan Sing 2022-09-23 CONVERSASIANS, Profiles 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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17 Essential Asian-Hosted Podcasts
Features Catherine Abes 2022-09-21 Features Catherine Abes 2022-09-21

17 Essential Asian-Hosted Podcasts

Picks for whether you’re looking to learn something new, connect with your community, or just be told a good story.

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