Actress Nichole Bloom Discusses Her Journey to “Superstore” at CAAMFest37
In a time where a shift in who and what stories appear onscreen is happening, Bloom feels optimistic in that the industry is getting there.
Actor Charles Melton Discusses Filming “The Sun Is Also a Star”
Melton talks about what it was like to be the male romantic lead, what it was like to portray an interracial relationship for a mainstream film, and also his thoughts about humanizing the stories of immigrants in this country.
Amy Tan Reflects on the Book and Film Anniversaries for “The Joy Luck Club”
“When it was first published I thought [that] hardly anybody is going to read this book by an unknown Chinese American author about mothers and daughters who have misunderstandings. Who’s going to want to read that? And the answer, after 30 years, is a lot of people.” – Amy Tan
Playwright Lauren Yee on New Worlds and Inspirations
“Making my work at a time where there is just more opportunities for Asian American actors really does help my work because when I’m looking for actors, they’re continuing to work before and after they have worked with me, which contributes to the health of the field.” – Lauren Yee
“Soft Power” Actors Discuss their Journeys in David Henry Hwang’s New Show
Francis Jue (M. Butterfly) and Conrad Ricamora (How to Get Away with Murder) talk about the timely show and Asian American storytelling.
“The Lion King” Actor Gerald Ramsey On Representation of Pacific Islanders in the Arts
Ramsey is one of only two Pacific Islander leading actors in the world to be in a Disney stage production.
StoryCorps: Rudy Corpuz Jr. of United Playaz Shares Memories of Growing up in SoMa
An activist shares memories of growing up in a neighborhood now designated the SoMa Pilipinas Filipino Cultural Heritage District, and about the violence-prevention youth nonprofit he founded.
San Francisco Students Gain Education in Filipino Culture and History
The school has a long history of providing Filipino language and culture to San Francisco students.
Broadway Actress Lena Hall Discusses Upcoming “Hedwig” Tour and Her Filipino Heritage
“I wasn’t faced with a lot of obstacles in being in the arts. It was always something that was very supported by my parents.”