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NOVEMBER 2024
November 12, 2024
By Naturally MonaLisa
Paji and Iasmin — known online as Outcasts 853 — are the internet’s favorite Cantonese teachers who use comedy and skits to help their audience learn about the language, as well as Cantonese food and culture.
OCTOBER 2024
October 29, 2024
By Bri Ng Schwartz
Painter and performance artist Tiffany Bouelle talks about her early Facebook and Tumblr roots, her connection to nature, and how she explores human vulnerability through her work.
October 15, 2024
By Bri Ng Schwartz
MAM’s Bri Ng Schwartz spoke with Darren Criss about his co-starring role in the upcoming Broadway production Maybe Happy Ending — a Korean/English production that’s been performed around the world.
October 8, 2024
By Lauren Lola
After watching several works from the filmography of the late Brandon Lee, Lauren Lola makes an argument for why he’s overdue for posthumously receiving this prestigious accolade.
October 1, 2024
By Naturally MonaLisa
James Camacho is a New York-based comedian who actually tells jokes full-time and has a therapist who won’t give him a discount. MAM’s Naturally MonaLisa spoke with him about his approach to comedy and how he learned to be himself.
SEPTEMBER 2024
September 24, 2024
By Diana Bayko
As a kid, guest writer Diana Bayko says she didn't know how to define herself. In this essay, she explores her mixed-race identity and her journey toward accepting herself as both Chinese and White.
September 17, 2024
By Madeline Carpou
From ginger to tomatoes and beyond, Kevin Espiritu (founder and CEO of Epic Gardening) knows how to make gardening an epic experience.
September 9, 2024
By Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu
In this guest piece, Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu — author of When Half is Whole — writes about Kamala Harris being among a growing body of people who have multiple heritages and lead lives that transcend categories and boxes.
AUGUST 2024
August 20, 2024
By Jalen Jones
Izaac Wang, star of the award-winning, coming-of-age comedy-drama Dìdi, discusses his changing relationship with his mom, the incredible advancements of modern technology, and the important differences between Sean Wang, Chris Wang, and himself.
August 13, 2024
By Angela Wong Carbone
Director Bradley Tangonan teams up with producers Justine Sweetman and Tessa Travis to explore near-future sci-fi and the consequences of tech in their new show, FutureProof.
August 6, 2024
By Naturally MonaLisa
Multicultural writer and journalist Raj Tawney discusses his recently released memoir and his upcoming middle-grade novel with MAM’s Naturally MonaLisa.
JULY 2024
July 30, 2024
By Angela Wong Carbone
In her latest film, Astonishing Little Feet, writer/director Houang brings audiences back to 1834 to explore how our identities as Asian Americans and our socio-emotional legacies were forever changed by, and continue to reflect, the unprecedented arrival of the first documented Chinese woman, Afong Moy, to the U.S.
July 23, 2024
By Angela Wong Carbone
Filmmaker Emily Jampel unpacks her ties to her past in her latest film set in memory-laden Hawai‘i.
July 16, 2024
By Jalen Jones
Christopher Sean stars in Netflix’s newest take on a Japanese classic, Ultraman: Rising. The superhero-family man reveals the eerie coincidences between him and his role, how growing up mixed influenced his ambitious philosophies, and the Japanese actor who made him feel welcomed by Japan.
July 9, 2024
By Angela Wong Carbone
Alexandra Qin’s fearless trailblazing changed the male-dominated fields of coding and prison reform for the better. MAM’s Angela Wong Carbone spoke with her about how she used her pen, viewfinder, and community sponsors to make her Sundance breakout short film, Thirstygirl.
July 2, 2024
By Jalen Jones
Having lived in the U.S., Japan, and the U.K., writer/director Meg Igarashi has had to adapt to the unique ways different cultures show affection. In her short film, Tamagoyaki, we watch a mother and daughter struggle to navigate the complicated realm of cross-cultural love.
JUNE 2024
June 26, 2024
By Hayley Palmer
Celebrate the end of Pride Month by supporting queer mixed-Asian authors! From moving memoirs to queer Frankenstein retellings, check out our list of book recommendations for every age and from a range of genres.
June 25, 2024
By Angela Wong Carbone
Chelsie Pennello’s freshman film, Mandarins, might be her first on the festival circuit, but certainly won’t be her last. Pennello sat down with MAM’s Angela Wong Carbone to talk about her art house influences, being a late bloomer in film, and finding her voice in the AAPI film landscape.
June 18, 2024
By Bri Ng Schwartz
Jon Jon and Isa Briones talk about their experience performing together in Hadestown, growing together in their artistry, and their experiences as Asian performers.
June 11, 2024
By Bri Ng Schwartz
We sat down with Columbian Chinese singer-songwriter Juliet Ivy to discuss what it has been like releasing her first EP, touring for the first time, meeting fans, and more.
June 4, 2024
By Naturally MonaLisa
He’s competed in regional mixed martial arts events, made a name for himself in a competitive film industry, and combated a rare illness — Kyle Chin is the Jamaican Chinese filmmaker and martial artist you should know.
MAY 2024
May 28, 2024
By Jalen Jones
Acclaimed poet Karen Rigby is releasing her second poetry book, Fabulosa, after her award-winning first collection, Chinoiserie. As release day approaches, Rigby reflects on fabulousness, wolves, her poetic process, and how her mixed identity made her a reader.
May 21, 2024
Bri Ng Schwartz
In celebration of her debut poetry collection, Year of the Cicada, Mei-Mei Holland reflects on finding her poetic voice over the years, learning more about herself and her family along the way.
May 19, 2024
By Bri Ng Schwartz
Head In The Clouds 2024 was a weekend for the books. Filled with great music, food, brand activations, and community, there was no better way to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month.
May 14, 2024
By Jalen Jones
In anticipation of his new role as Freddy “Frog Man” Alvarez in The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, Henry Golding tells us his favorite moments on set, which explosion was the best, and has a surprise guest playfully crash our interview!
May 7, 2024
By Angela Wong Carbone
Actress and director Sea Shimooka talks with MAM about the exciting new Netflix series and her most otherworldly role yet.
APRIL 2024
April 30, 2024
By Bri Ng Schwartz
MAM is thrilled to be returning to Head In The Clouds Music & Arts Festival for the second year in a row! This year’s lineup features mixed artists and some staff favorites.
April 8, 2024
By Kirie Ventura
Exploring mixed identity through storytelling, Jeff Chiba Stearns made several documentaries and illustrated children’s books that featured mixed mythical creatures. He also dismantled that infamous question: “What Are You?”
April 2, 2024
By Hayley Palmer
Netflix’s highly anticipated adaptation of the animated classic is finally out. This review looks at how the journey from cartoon to live-action was executed and the ways in which its cast brought their characters to life.
MARCH 2024
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March 26, 2024
By Erica Ito
Percy Jackson and the Olympians actor Charlie Bushnell walks us through the mind of the iconic antihero Luke Castellan.
March 21, 2024
By Jalen Jones
In Not Your China Doll, the newest biography on famed actress Anna May Wong, author Katie Gee Salisbury speaks on what sparked her interest in Wong's life, the Eastern perspective that the book employs throughout, and how she surprisingly feels closer to Wong because of her mixed identity.
March 7, 2024
By Melissa Akiko Slaughter
Broadway actor Zachary Noah Piser talks about his role in the new Tina Landau and Idina Menzel musical Redwood at the La Jolla Playhouse — as well as his character in the Broadway show KPOP, and why original works are so special.
FEBRUARY 2024
February 27, 2024
By Hayley Palmer
The writer-director discusses Seagrass, her film about an interracial couple desperate to keep their marriage together. The story is superimposed on an often-overlooked piece of Canadian history: the incarceration of Japanese Canadians during WWII.
February 20, 2024
By Alison Lea Bender
Lili and Alison find commonalities as half-Korean actresses navigating the industry and recognize changes happening now they had wished for when they were younger. A celebration of a triumph in Lili’s self-image, theatre, and the mixed actor community.
February 15, 2024
By Valerie Gregorio
Jennifer Kumiyama, a singer and actress with arthrogryposis, talks about her first voice acting role in Disney’s new movie Wish and explains why it’s important for people to see disabled representation on the big screen.
February 6, 2024
By Jalen Jones
In the new Amazon Prime Video Series Expats, actor Brian Tee plays Clarke — ambitious expatriate and husband to Nicole Kidman’s Margaret. Tee talked with MAM about how the show is both specific and powerfully universal.
JANUARY 2024
January 25, 2024
By Jalen Jones
Japanese Mexican director Hiromi Kamata speaks to her experience directing for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, describing how it felt contributing to the beloved Godzilla franchise, and reveals that despite its name, Monarch is actually a show about humanity.
January 23, 2024
By Madeline Carpou
Hapa-owned and Hapa-named, Mama & Hapa’s is one of Portland’s most inspiring small businesses. As a habitual customer herself, Madeline Carpou spoke with owner Ross Ching about the store — and, of course, the name.
Januray 16, 2024
By Angela Wong Carbone
The long-time sci-fi and action writer discusses creating opportunities for his community through writing, and how the stars aligned on this close-to-home installment of Quantum Leap.
January 11, 2024
By Naturally MonaLisa
Anna Aya tells Mixed Asian Media how she stays motivated as a young, multitalented, and multilingual artist. With her debut single, she is bringing a lot of attention to J-pop and empowering people to see their self-worth.
January 9, 2024
By Meeja Kinsey
We caught up with Jeff Schroeder, former guitarist for the Smashing Pumpkins, to talk about his perspective on identifying as Korean American, the influence of his upbringing in his music, and the direction of his future projects.
DECEMBER 2023
LOTUS MAG TAKEOVER
Lotus Magazine is a bimonthly digital publication for Asian American womxn to share their voices and perspectives.
For December, we collaborated to re-publish some of their favorite pieces.
NOVEMBER 2023
November 28, 2023
By Melissa Akiko Slaughter
MAM talks to Goosebumps’ stars Ana Yi Piug and Isa Briones about the reboot of the cult horror novels, and how the show perfectly captures its mixed-Asian characters.
November 23, 2023
By Lauren Hardie
Your very own curated list of gift ideas by mixed-Asian creators, all hand-picked by the team at MAM. Because we love ya!
November 21, 2023
By Kirie Ventura
Finding self and identity amid three intersecting theatrical stories and flying babies, Preston Choi’s This is Not a True Story is filled with dark humor, deep existential questions, and a thoughtful critique of reality.
November 16, 2023
By Lauren Lola
The hosts of KQED’s Mixed!: Stories from Mixed Race Californians spotlight stories from the community for everyone to relate and connect to, in a live event.
November 14, 2023
By Melissa Akiko Slaughter
Jasmin came of age in Hawai’i. But is she allowed to write a book about it? Her debut novel, Hula, asks the tough questions about identity, culture, and home.
November 9, 2023
By Angela Wong Carbone
From burlesque star to activist and artist, SUKKI sits down with MAM to talk about making great creative strides and the power of community.
November 7, 2023
By Melissa Slaughter
Canadian actor Chelsea Muirhead talks about her love of acting, the effects of the SAG Strikes, and what you can do to support striking artists and creatives.
November 2, 2023
By Angela Wong Carbone
Actor and coach turned director King focuses on the emotions of battling an autoimmune illness in her debut short film.
OCTOBER 2023
October 31, 2023
By Sally Weitzner
Emmy-winning costume designer for What We Do in the Shadows Laura Montgomery speaks about being a proud third-generation Japanese Canadian, her favorite costume moments that didn’t make it to screen, and the importance of representation in the arts.
October 26, 2023
By Jaime Schwarz
Therapist and social worker Colin Estrellado is starting The Melting Pot, a virtual support group for people with multiracial identities. We spoke with him to understand why.
October 24, 2023
By Kirie Ventura
Up-and-coming Filipina Japanese actress Kaori Oinuma shares what it was like making her major debut in ABS-CBN’s thriller revenge movie A Very Good Girl. She talks about growing up between Japan and the Philippines, exploring her profession, and an unexpected kissing scene.
October 19, 2023
By Madeline Carpou
Our own Lauren Lola continues to expand her writing talents, now via the world of comics and graphic novels.
October 17, 2023
By Melissa Slaughter
Pastry chef Natasha Pickowicsz discusses how her mixed-Asian upbringing influenced her new cookbook More Than Cake.
October 12, 2023
By Joanna Ke
The advent of AI in the world of acting affects more than just actors. Joanna Ke delves into personal experiences from her work in the entertainment industry, highlighting how unchecked AI tools will exacerbate the lack of diversity that already exists.
October 10, 2023
By Alex Chester-Iwata
Alex interviews author Sarah Kuhn about her very personal journey furthering half-Japanese Lois Lane and her inspiration for writing.
October 6, 2023
By Hayley Palmer
Struggling to find a Halloween costume? Look no further! Check out our list of solo, couples, and group costumes for mixed Asians.
October 3, 2023
By Ryan Cotter
Environmentalist content creator and entrepreneur, Kristy Drutman, talks about starting her own environmentalist organizations, applying her mixed perspective on creating climate solutions, and how you can do the same.
SEPTEMBER 2023
September 28, 2023
By Ryan Cotter
We spoke with toymaker Kadin Whitsitt about working on the Asian doll Jilly Bing, the importance of representation in dolls, and breaking the mold of racial expectations as a mixed person.
September 26, 2023
Jalen Jones and Bri Ng Schwartz
For her seventh record, Mitski confronts our land’s innermost bruises and ices them back to health. Skillfully channeling her most American sound yet, Mitski proves she’s here to stay.
September 21, 2023
By Lauren Hardie and the MAM Team
As the seasons (or your moods) change, so should your playlist. Here’s what the Mixed Asian Media editing team has on loop.
September 19, 2023
By Lauren Lola
The creative director of ODESZA — and the filmmaker behind their new concert documentary — talks about immersive storytelling and his decade spent working with the electronic music duo.
September 15, 2023
By Melissa Slaughter
MAM sat down with OG mixed Asian, Daniel Henney, to discuss Season 2 of the high-fantasy epic, Wheel of Time.
September 13, 2023
By Jalen Jones
Tiana Conley gives us a rundown of what it’s like being the vice president of global portfolio strategy for everyone’s favorite candy company, Mars.
September 7, 2023
By Jalen Jones
As the main vocalist and lead rapper of Alamat, Mo isn’t afraid of being the only Blasian in P-pop. In fact, he loves to embrace it. We talked to the idol about his Pinoy Pop journey and his passion for music, his culture, and his community.
September 5, 2023
By Ryan Cotter
The critically acclaimed documentary Finding Her Beat powerfully celebrates the talent and solidarity of womxn performers of the ancient Japanese art form taiko.
AUGUST 2023
August 30, 2023
By Ryan Cotter
The latest film by the XO, Kitty producers offers a lighthearted coming-of-age story about honoring family sacrifices while living outside of family expectations.
August 28, 2023
By Ryan Cotter
A conversation with two aromantic/asexual creatives on invisibility, growing confident with their identities, and appreciating the complexities these intersections offer.
August 17, 2023
By Ryan Cotter
A conversation between mixed Asian asexuals on identity, self-discovery, and claiming their “superpowers.”
August 15, 2023
By Erica Ito
A conversation with Hong Kong-born climate activist Tori Tsui on mental health, environmental advocacy, and abandoning individual perfectionism in pursuit of community-oriented action.
August 8, 2023
By Lauren Lola
One of the Kiner siblings returns to Mixed Asian Media to speak about coming out as transgender and stepping into new roles in her career.
JULY 2023
July 31, 2023
By Angela Wong Carbone
Annelise Hickey discusses the Pasifika community in Australia, the making of her film Hafekasi, and how she's taking the word back.
July 26, 2023
By Bri Ng Schwartz
Tangelene Bolton, fresh off of composing the third season of Nora From Queens, is ready to take the composition world by storm! Learn more about Tangelene’s start in music, her inspirations and influences, and where she is headed.
July 21, 2023
By Hayley Palmer & Ryan Cotter
Barbie actress Ana Cruz Kayne discusses the highly anticipated film, her love-hate relationship with the doll, and the importance of telling your own story.
*This interview was conducted before the decision for SAG-AFTRA to strike, in solidarity with the WGA.
July 17, 2023
By Jalen Jones
Daphne Zelle’s premiere short film, Your Face, is a horror that follows a young man as he confronts eerie, faceless creatures around New York City. Learn about the writer, director, actress, and model as she discusses Your Face and the power of the horror genre.
*This interview was conducted before the decision for SAG-AFTRA to strike, in solidarity with the WGA.
July 14, 2023
By Erica Ito
Lord and Miller’s murder mystery series The Afterparty is one of the smartest comedies currently streaming. Usual MAM suspect Zoë Chao returns as Zoë Zhu for Season 2. And this time, she’s bringing her whole family with her!
*This interview was conducted before the decision for SAG-AFTRA to strike, in solidarity with the WGA.
July 12, 2023
Mixed Asian Media was honored to be invited by JYP Entertainment and Republic Records for the historical performance by TWICE, as they became the first girl group and female Asian act to sell out MetLife Stadium for their New Jersey stop of their Ready To Be tour.
JUNE 2023
June 26, 2023
By Hayley Palmer
XO, Kitty actor Anthony Keyvan talks about the To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before spin-off, the future of the acting industry, and the importance of hopeful queer stories.
June 22, 2023
By Naturally MonaLisa
Lee Uehara speaks about co-founding the Asian American Podcasters Association, her podcast about practical tips for life, and how to start your own podcast.
June 19, 2023
By Hayley Palmer
XO, Kitty star Anna Cathcart discusses the To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before spinoff and revisiting her iconic character after a few years.
June 16, 2023
By Sunhi Willa Keller
Barrier-breaking American choreographer Dana Tai Soon Burgess discusses creative inspirations, the power of found family, and the serendipity of art-making.
June 14, 2023
By Jalen Jones
Mahal allows us to enter a world of Philippine mythology with a unique VR experience. Co-creator and director Michaela Termasky-Holland takes us through a world of gods and goddesses for Mahal’s premiere at the Tribeca Festival.
June 13, 2023
By Alison Lea Bender
Dylan Adler is a comedian and writer with something to say about being biracial, doing Lin-Manuel Miranda impressions, and making art out of trauma.
June 12, 2023
By Alex Chester-Iwata
Roo Powell, the star of the Discovery+ reality series Undercover Underage, is taking down the bad guys.
June 10, 2023
By Valerie Gregorio
Auli’i Cravalho, who is known for voicing in Disney’s Moana, talks about her new show Hailey’s On It! and why representation is important.
On This Side of the World Takes Flight and Takes Hearts
June 5, 2023
By Jalen Jones
On This Side of the World takes stage at East West Players, and follows a young Filipina who takes a one-way flight from the Philippines to America. The premiere musical is a loving and generous dive into the bountiful experiences of Filipino immigrants.
June 2, 2023
By Meeja Kinsey
The City of Angels celebrated their first annual Hapa Day on May 19, but many remain cautiously optimistic. Native Hawaiians and mixed Asians who want to honor the origins of the term are mindful that it is our actions that speak louder than words.
MAY 2023
May 30, 2023
By Naturally MonaLisa
Meet Dr. Jenn, the multicultural community psychologist that mixed-race people and their parents should have in their back pocket.
May 28, 2023
More than just a music festival, 88rising finally brought Head in the Clouds to NYC, featuring our favorite artists, multiple activations, and Instagrammable food — all in the image of Asian culture.
May 27, 2023
By Jalen Jones
Writer-director Sebastien Tobler’s film This Time, starring Ken Kirby and Leila Perry, dares viewers to parse between nostalgia and love in the captivating neighborhoods of Northeast L.A.
May 26, 2023
By Jalen Jones
The infectiously energetic Angela Kimmel is performing for her first comedy special, So Effin Lucky! Kimmel sits with us to discuss her show and the beginnings of her career, while throwing in a couple hilarious tales from her life.
May 23, 2023
By Stephanie Mieko Cohen
From mango-print to bold florals, Mixed by Nasrin takes some big leaps in the name of fashion. The creator behind the internet's favorite jumpsuits talks about her upbringing and the future of her clothing brand.
May 11, 2023
By Lauren Lola
W. Kamau Bell brings out the intelligence, light, and hope of today’s generation of mixed-race kids and their families in new documentary.
May 11, 2023
By Lauren Lola
Two of the participants of this W. Kamau Bell-directed documentary discuss the experience they shared filming and talking about their mixed-race experiences.
May 9, 2023
By Sam Tanabe
Rachel Marsh stars as lovable, introverted scientist Luna in the new Rob-John Owen Lowe Netflix comedy Unstable. She shares her experiences on set, as well as her hope for comedic Asian characters on TV.
May 2, 2023
By Erica Ito
Rom-com spokeswoman Zoë Chao is here to talk genre, the films that made her, wingwoman inspiration, and embracing the meltdowns.
APRIL 2023
April 18, 2023
By Angela Wong Carbone
Ian Anthony Dale digs deeper than ever before in Fox’s Accused and exposes his Japanese American roots.
April 14, 2023
By Erica Ito
In honor of Summoning Sylvia — the queer horror comedy now streaming on all platforms — we chat with star Troy Iwata on the meaning of the genre and the power of joyous, queer friendship
April 10, 2023
By Meeja Kinsey
The singer-songwriter weighs in on how racial imposter syndrome, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and a love of anime have all impacted her sound and vision.
April 3, 2023
By Jalen Jones
Tenzing talks with us about Freeridge, his Nepalese and Tibetan heritage, and his thoughts on mixed Asian representation.
MARCH 2023
March 29, 2023
By Lauren Lola
Hot off of its seven wins at this year’s Oscars, Lauren Lola explores how seeing the Daniels’ beloved sci-fi dramedy is a validating experience for her as a creative writer.
March 27, 2023
By Erica Ito
We catch up with Isabel Jones from Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls to talk post-Emmy’s life, content creation, and the power of dancing in your bedroom.
March 22, 2023
By Meeja Kinsey
TikToker Tay BeepBoop shares how colorful home decor has helped her create a safe space after trauma, for herself and others.
March 20, 2023
By Alex Chester-Iwata
The new thriller film Unseen is out and the cast and director are breaking the bamboo ceiling in Hollywood.
March 18, 2023
By Meeja Kinsey
In an industry built around physical appearance, Kimiko Glenn found freedom through her voice. She talks with Meeja Kinsey about her passion for singing, her current animated series, and what's coming up next.
March 17, 2023
By Erica Ito
Amy Hill, legendary character actor of stage and screen, now stars as Kumu in Season 5 of Magnum P.I. on Peacock. Join us as we find out her secret to a long, successful, and versatile career.
March 16, 2023
By Melissa Slaughter
The all-Asian American rock band The Slants took on the Supreme Court and won. Now it’s time to take on a new challenge: creating an opera.
March 10, 2023
By Jalen Jones
Welcome to Two Rooms: Los Angeles’s newest gateway to live music. Its creator, Lauren Lee, tours us through the heart and soul of your new favorite monthly show.
March 6, 2023
By Angela Wong Carbone
Ian Alexander (they/he) is best known for their pioneering roles in hit series The OA and Star Trek: Discovery. In their newest film, Daughter, Alexander explores much darker territory.
FEBRUARY 2023
February 28, 2023
By Jalen Jones
Here are some of our favorite Blasian books that may have flown under your radar, but deserve all the rave.
February 27, 2023
By Jaime Schwarz
Bling Empire’s Blake Abbie talks being mixed race, representation, and how he’s showing up authentically on the hit reality show.
February 26, 2023
By Margaret Speck Ogawa
A poem contribution, sparked by the writer’s frustration at the limited options for race on forms collecting demographic data. “I embrace who I am. I don’t have to think twice, I like butter and shoyu on my rice.”
February 22, 2023
By Naturally MonaLisa
Arun Croll was recently selected to be part of Netflix’s Created By Initiative. He’s full of wisdom about writing, and even used the unlikely but perfect metaphor of writing as building furniture.
February 20, 2023
By Hayley Palmer
Actress Ciara Riley Wilson discusses pursuing fashion design, healing her perfectionism, and starring in Netflix’s On My Block spin-off, Freeridge.
February 19, 2023
By Charlie Mangan
Jenn Siripong is a co-founder of Root and Seed, an organization that aims to bring together fellow tradition-seekers — to claim, honor, document, and celebrate their ancestral culture.
February 17, 2023
By Jalen Jones
Tati Gabrielle — who plays Marienne, Joe’s latest obsession in Netflix’s hit series You — clues us in on Marienne’s journey, and where You might be headed in its newest season.
February 15, 2023
By Naturally MonaLisa
Ryan Alexander Holmes is a Blasian actor, content creator, influencer and activist. He’s also the perfect person to interview in honor of Black History Month and Lunar New Year.
February 9, 2023
By Jaime Schwarz
Los Angeles based producer Selena Leoni has sage words of wisdom from her lived experience, yet she knows she’s still figuring it out. We deep dive into her experiences with representation and her open-minded attitude.
February 3, 2023
By Bri Ng Schwartz
Luxury brand designer Michelle Hébert walks us through her background that has led to her imaginative, dreamlike designs.
JANUARY 2023
January 27, 2023
By Jalen Jones
Peter Jang (stuntman, actor, director, writer, and owner of Simplicity Pictures) demystifies the mindset behind stunt acting, discusses his experiences as a quintuple threat, and fondly reminisces over his journey toward becoming an official Power Ranger.
January 20, 2023
By Naturally MonaLisa
This year, the New York Youth Symphony released their first studio album, nominated for a Grammy for Best Orchestral Performance! Executive Director Shauna Quill discusses pursuing music, arts administration, and how to support diverse, young artists.
January 4, 2023
By Melissa Slaughter
Sasami’s second album is filled with rage, guitars, and a lot of contemplation. She’s tapped into her rich heritage and experiences to create the sounds needed for a post-pandemic world.
DECEMBER 2022
December 23, 2022
By Alex Chester-Iwata
Jessica Henwick Stars in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. She discusses her character, Peg, and what it was like working with this all-star cast.
December 19, 2022
By Hayley Palmer
Looking for gifts for the holidays, trying to reach your Goodreads goal before 2023, or just want to jump into a new book? Try one of these books by a mixed Asian author!
December 16, 2022
By Lauren Lola
The filmmaker behind this highly buzzed documentary discusses the experience of following his multicultural family throughout the events of 2020.
December 15, 2022
By Erica Ito
KPOP took its final bow on Broadway. But how did we end up here? And how do we break this cruel cycle of early endings for BIPOC-centered shows?
December 14, 2022
By Tony Hiu Joong Giroux
Actor and guest contributor Tony Giroux poetically reflects on the loss of his father. Read how the Motherland star scrutinizes a mourning heart, unrealized relationships, and self identity.
December 12, 2022
JoySauce x MAM
JoySauce and Mixed Asian Media had the opportunity to collaborate on getting to know Kevin Woo, Min, and BoHyung from KPOP Broadway. The idols were able to step away for an exclusive photoshoot and interview on their journeys to K-pop stardom and Broadway.
December 6, 2022
By Jalen Jones
Amaris White is the co-author and illustrator of the humorous and heart-warming poetry collection Poetry with Dad, created by Amaris and her father with the intention of making readers “smile each day with a little artistic humor.”
December 1, 2022
By Alex Chester-Iwata
Producer, director, and writer Lisa Joy has worked on projects like Reminiscence, Westworld, and The Peripheral. She talks with MAM about how being mixed has influenced her work, being the only woman in the room, and how she got to where she is today.
NOVEMBER 2022
November 22, 2022
By K.M. Gang
“I wonder how many people think I look Chinese?” Guest contributor K.M. Gang reflects on her “quarter” Chinese heritage, the privilege her appearance provides, and questions if this perception invalidates her Asian-ness.
November 18, 2022
By Lauren Lola
The seasoned stunt coordinator discusses their mixed-race and queer identities, getting into stunts, and directing for What We Do in the Shadows.
November 15, 2022
By Naturally MonaLisa
Check out Naturally MonaLisa's interview with host of Militantly Mixed, Sharmane Fury — the busiest mixed race, bisexual-polyamorous, atheist, comic book nerd, cat mom, and two-time Asian American Podcasters Association's Golden Crane Award-winning podcaster in the game!
November 11, 2022
By Stephanie Mieko Cohen
Carmel Tanaka celebrates all parts of her identity and is helping others do the same. In addition to working with Jewish, LGBTQ2SIA+, and Indigenous communities in Vancouver, she has added a new project, documenting oral interviews with her fellow Jewpanese!
November 8, 2022
By Meeja Kinsey
A queen of many firsts. The current reigning Miss America, Emma Broyles, sits down with Mixed Asian Media to discuss her life post winning and shares how her mixed-Korean heritage has played a part in it all.
November 5, 2022
By Melissa Slaughter
Twenty-two years ago, one rocker emerged as a lone female mixed-Asian lead singer of a New York band. Now she’s ushering in the next two generations of artists for a monumental Queens concert, and healing both the audiences and artists in the process.
November 2, 2022
By Bri Ng Schwartz
Catching up with the cleaning lady herself! From Netflix's Dare Devil, to Fox's The Cleaning Lady, Ms. Yung is a leading lady here to stay. Includes a forward by Alex Chester-Iwata and photos by Lauren Nakao Winn.
OCTOBER 2022
October 19, 2022
By Maya Weaver
Growing up half-white in an Indian community significantly impacted by colorism, Maya considers how her proximity to whiteness has shaped her relationship to colorism and the lessons it offers about race and racism in an increasingly mixed-race society.
October 12, 2022
By Bryce Jacobson, Psy.D.
In light of Anise Health’s dedication to the mental health needs of the Asian American community, clinical psychologist Bryce Jacobson muses on the integral role of culture within psychotherapy as an individual of biracial descent.
October 3, 2022
By Erica Ito
We catch up with filmmaker Emily May Jampel on her path from Honolulu to Brooklyn, and the choices within her debut queer coming of age short film, Lucky Fish.
SEPTEMBER 2022
September 30, 2022
By Charlie Bahr
Guest contributor Charlie Bahr shares one of the craziest, mixed Asian life stories ever. In this emotional essay, he dives deep into his mixed experience, efforts to connect with his Japanese heritage, and his grandmother's place in it all… but there’s a twist.
September 26, 2022
By Lauren Lola
Twenty years following its world premiere, Lauren Lola explores the significance of Whale Rider to her and how it holds up all these years later.
September 13, 2022
By Jalen Jones
Meet the writer and actor behind Chris — the nervous, shy, and yet irresistibly endearing star of Hotter Up Close. The film follows Chris as he searches for love amidst the shallow crowds of West Hollywood. Get to know Chris on both sides of the screen!
AUGUST 2022
August 30, 2022
By Charlie Mangan
When Andrea Stewart's dreams of becoming a dragon slayer didn't pan out, she instead turned to writing books. She discusses her progression as a writer, The Drowning Empire, and gives her advice to young, mixed writers.
August 24, 2022
By Hayley Palmer
Teenage actress Liliana Inouye discusses growing up around the world, the importance of auditions, and her role on Apple TV+’s Amber Brown.
August 22, 2022
By Melissa Slaughter and Lauren W.
Not even South Korea could contain her. Half-Korean K-pop star AleXa won American Song Contest for her native Oklahoma. Now, she’s crossing over from Korea and creating her own K-pop "wonderland" in the American market.
August 19, 2022
By Matt Blank
Get to know Adam Mamawala, a New York-based stand-up comedian whose handsome face we’ll surely be seeing plenty more of in days to come. With a style at once candid, casual and irreverent, Mamawala delivers fresh, often-quirky material covering topics that range from modern relationships to his half-Indian heritage to navigating divorce, city life and the COVID pandemic.
August 13, 2022
By Erica Ito
We were lucky enough to catch Darren Barnett, mixed Asian Netflix royalty, during press for Season 3 of Never Have I Ever. Check out his dreams for Paxton’s future, and what he hopes viewers will learn from this season.
August 12, 2022
By Erica Ito
Alexander Bocchieri is a narrative and documentary filmmaker with a passion for telling the unique stories of Hawai’i. Now he’s part of the coveted Disney Launchpad program. We were lucky enough to meet and discuss filmmaking, combating brain drain, and owning your heritage.
August 10, 2022
By Alex Chester-Iwata
Jo Koy’s Easter Sunday is the mixed Fil-Am movie we’ve been waiting for. MAM was able to attend the L.A. premiere of the film and interview Tia Carrere, who plays Koy’s Tita Theresa.
August 4, 2022
By Alex Chester-Iwata
East meets West in Kimitch’s latest dance project at the Shed. Performances begin tomorrow night!
August 1, 2022
By Erica Ito
We sit down with break-out star Maria Zhang to discuss international mixed identity, embracing authenticity as a mixed actor, expanding the boundaries of storytelling, and taking on the role of everyone’s favorite fan-wielding, badass hero in Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender.
JULY 2022
July 25, 2022
By Alison Lea Bender
An intimate conversation with triple-threat and current queen alternate in Six: the Broadway musical, Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert. She discusses honoring her Korean heritage, identity in the theatre industry, and more.
July 22, 2022
By Maya Weaver
For half-Japanese artist Christine Mari, writing comics began as a means to cope with mental health struggles, but her drawings have since spoken to thousands of Instagram users through their candidly poignant depictions of mental illness and life as a mixed-race Japanese woman.
July 15, 2022
By Bri Ng Schwartz
Singer, songwriter, and multidisciplinary Sam Hyland (otherwise known as Ouida) reminds us of the power in not being just one thing. Her music, family background, education, and day-to-day work inform all that she is.
July 13, 2022
By Stephanie Mieko Cohen
Two Japanese-Jewish gal pals discuss family, American Song Contest, traveling, and the incredible impact Brooke’s music has made on this generation.
July 1, 2022
By Melissa Slaughter
Mark Dacascos got his start in martial arts movies before moving onto Iron Chef and John Wick 3. We asked him about the Iron Chef reboot, Quest for an Iron Legend.
JUNE 2022
June 22, 2022
By Julian Iralu
Kiku Collins, a NYC based mixed Asian trumpeter, shares experiences from her professional music career: from gender and race based discrimination to auditioning for Jay-Z. Kiku discusses how we can start conversations about marginalization and allyship within performance spaces.
June 17, 2022
By Sam Tanabe
Fire Island the movie is streaming now on Hulu. Happy Pride! This Pride and Prejudice adaptation is the queer rom-com of the season. Conrad Ricamora sat down with MAM to discuss his filming experience, Fire Island itself, and his career as a mixed Asian actor
June 14, 2022
By Alex Chester-Iwata
Bling Empire’s Anna Shay on being mixed and living life. Check out her interview with MAM Editor-in-Chief at the season two premiere party in the Hollywood Hills.
June 10, 2022
By Bri Ng Schwartz
Filmmaker and Hawaii native Erin Lau is hard at work with projects being supported by the Future Gold Film Fellowship to help drive and support the pipeline of API talent in the film industry.
June 8, 2022
By Lauren Lola
Writer, director, and former MAM Labs participant talks about the creation and goals of her Indonesian-centered sci-fi short film.
June 6, 2022
By Nid Lefkoff
Recent high school graduate Nid Lefkoff shares his senior project with MAM. He chose to photograph and interview some of the mixed Asian community in Seattle, creating something with the power to inspire or educate.
MAY 2022
May 20, 2022
By Sam Tanabe
Caprice Dydasco, defender for Gotham FC, represents the talent and diversity of her home state well. Check out her interview with MAM, and join us at Gotham’s AAPI Celebration Match on May 22, 2022!
May 13, 2022
By Jacob Campbell
UCLA doctoral candidate Miya Shaffer asks: What would it mean to interpret dance from a perspective that foregrounds discourses of multiraciality?
May 7, 2022
By Hayley Palmer
Actor William Gao discusses his band’s upcoming EP and his on-screen debut as Tao Xu in Netflix’s hit show Heartstopper.
May 6, 2022
By Matt Blank
Creative Direction & Photography by Lauren Nakao Winn
May 5, 2022
By Naturally MonaLisa
Small business owner Leah Lai Hing shares how her mixed Chinese-Trinidadian background inspired her to start a beauty brand that sells lip care and personal care products.
APRIL 2022
April 26, 2022
By Erica Ito
Erica chats with Hawai’i-born author Tae Keller about her life after winning the 2021 Newbery Medal, and intersecting identities in her latest novel, Jennifer Chan is Not Alone.
April 18, 2022
By Alison Lea Bender
An Interview with multi-hyphenate, Suzen Baraka, in which she discusses the rise in Asian hate during the pandemic, her cultural bond to food, and “fitting in” with her Black and Korean identity.
April 16, 2022
By Rohan Zhou-Lee
With anti-Asian and anti-Black rampant in our communities, where is the support and love for Blasian people?
April 13, 2022
By Lauren Lola
The associate producer of The Try Guys discusses her experiences working in the entertainment industry.
April 11, 2022
By Melissa Slaughter
AleXa is a Kpop artist representing Oklahoma in American Song Contest, NBC’s take on Eurovision. A fellow Oklahoman, MAM’s own Melissa Slaughter talks to AleXa about competing in ASC, growing up in OK and just what it’s like becoming a Kpop Artist.
April 4, 2022
By Madeline Bhaskar
Writer Madeline Bhaskar reviews and reflects on La Jolla Playhouse musical Bhangin’ It and what it felt like to see herself represented for the first time on stage.
MARCH 2022
March 25, 2022
By Nathan Liu
MAM writer Nathan Liu revisits the controversial 2017 anime adaptation, Ghost In The Shell, and discusses its unique legacy in AAPI film history.
March 24, 2022
By Nathan Liu
Check out our interview with Fivel Stewart, star of Sony’s Umma, the first major American studio horror film written, directed by, and starring AAPI women.
March 18, 2022
By Stacey Kumagai
Prolific trailblazer June Angela’s purposeful performance legacy has left unprecedented marks on the entertainment industry with historic television and theatrical stage representation milestones. Removing limiting labels keeps her career direction limitless to shine a light on opportunities for representation and infinite possibilities.
March 16, 2022
By Melissa Slaughter
Melissa chats with Jordan Fisher (To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before 2, Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway), who plays Robier of 4*Town, about his mixed heritage and how it’s played into his career.
March 11, 2022
By Bri Ng Schwartz
Get to know The Cleaning Lady’s young star through his interview with Bri.
March 11, 2022
By Sam Tanabe
Five new monologues by five award-winning Asian American playwrights commissioned by NAATCO. Rush to see this incredible piece at The Public Theater in NYC for it’s final weekend. Closes March 13th!
March 10, 2022
By Madeline Bhaskar
Writer Madeline Bhaskar shares her experience on what it was like wearing a sari for the first time during her wedding rehearsal dinner as someone who is Indian and white.
FEBRUARY 2022
February 14, 2022
By Naturally MonaLisa
In honor of Black History Month and Lunar New Year, writer Naturally MonaLisa takes a moment to celebrate notable Blasians, as well as advocate for Black-Asian solidarity. Representation matters!
JANUARY 2022
January 26, 2022
Friend of MAM, Hannah Bailey has released a book of poems, Drawing Blood (or On My Mother’s Toes). Read about the development of her new work, as well as selected poems from the book, “I Call My Lola” and “Woman.”
January 14, 2022
By Melissa Slaughter
Actor, writer, and director Vanessa Matsui is an industry veteran. She talks about her role in NatGeo’s Hot Zone: Anthrax, as well about the projects she’s created, and her personal mission to educate Canadians on the horrors of Japanese Internment.
January 7, 2022
By Olivia Truffaut-Wong
The French-Cambodian actor brings her father’s immigrant experience to the new network drama.
January 5, 2022
By Matt Park
Accomplished writer Rehana Mirza shares her perspective on the writing process, the importance of a writing community, and how adding a racial lens on projects can lead to new, interesting narratives.
DECEMBER 2021
December 20, 2021
By Sarah Mueller
Historical fiction author Sarah Dayan Mueller explains how her latest novel preserves her father’s memories of international travel as he escaped a life of espionage but ultimately has his memories erased by Alzheimer’s disease.
December 20, 2021
By Bri Ng Schwartz
Bri and Sarah discuss how her father’s lifetime of travel influenced the book, and what this historical fiction memoir means to Sarah and her family in response to her father’s battle with Alzheimer’s.
December 17, 2021
By Alex Chester
No, not that one… We mean fertility. Check out this personal reflection on the fertility journey and egg freezing process.
December 17, 2021
By Lauren Lola
A long-time face and voice in the digital space, the singer-songwriter talks about his journey as an independent artist.
December 17, 2021
By Lauren Lola
The author of the Heroine Complex series discusses her switch from journalism to fiction writing and how her real-life experiences influence her stories.
December 17, 2021
By Nash Holcomb
Artist Nash Holcomb continues his his illustrated series. His art and descriptions highlight how mixed Asian individuals have had a tangible impact on the world.
FALL 2021
November 5, 2021
By Alex Chester
Genevieve Kang, has a holistic approach to life and acting. She currently stars in Netflix’s Locke & Key, and opens up on wearing many hats, as well as her very own magical key to self-care.
October 15, 2021
By Lauren Lola
Composers Sean and Dean Kiner talk about collaborating with their father, as well as scoring for Star Wars: The Bad Batch and Trese during the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 30, 2021
By Al