‘Here Lies Love’ is Broadway’s First Filipino Musical, but Not Without Controversy
Produced by (white) music legends David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, Here Lies Love is receiving backlash for its shining representation of Imelda and Ferdinand Marcos, the former first couple of the Philippines.
Mai Nguyen Explores the Complexity of Intergenerational Families and Identity in ‘Sunshine Nails’
The Asian Canadian author highlights the everyday resilience racialized communities embark on.
The Surprising Story Behind CCYAA’s Celebrity Classic Basketball Game
And how Simu Liu postponed his Marvel audition for the inaugural game.
How Pixar Director Peter Sohn Brought His Own Immigrant Story to Life with ‘Elemental’
Through the film’s fire and water romance, Sohn writes a love letter to his parents, who travelled from Korea to New York to give him a better life.
A Love Letter to Grandmas for Asian Heritage Month
“Doh Jeh Mama (多謝嫲嫲) / Thank You Grandma” by Chinese-Peruvian Director Jon Chiang is an act of remembering for all of us who’ve lost a part of ourselves growing up.
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.
R.F. Kuang’s ‘Yellowface’ Tackles Racial Creative Exhaustion with Humour
“I’m tired of us all pretending like this system is working. It’s not. We all have to be blunt about it or nothing will ever change,” says R.F. Kuang
Sima Aunty is the Aunty We Know, Not the Aunty We Need
We need aunties who will cheer us on, not add to a chorus of judgement.
The Unflinching Bite of Nisha Pahuja’s ‘To Kill a Tiger’
After a horrifying sexual assault, the documentary follows one family’s fight for justice—and the backlash they face along the way.
From Humble Beginnings to the Supreme Court of Canada, Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers Help Legal Professionals ‘Find Community’
The pan-Asian law association seeks to share ideas, help lawyers network with one another, and encourage racialized students to go to law school.
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.
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.
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
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.
Asian Canadians to Watch in 2023
We’ve rounded up the Asian Canadian talent to look out for in 2023.
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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