ISSUE 14
March 10, 2021
In her usual letter to the Hapa Mag readers, Alex Chester addresses the recent surge in crimes against Asian Americans, as well as some upcoming changes for the mag!
By Rebecca Lee Lerman & Bri Ng Schwartz
Diversity in The Bachelor/ette franchise has always been slim. This past season of The Bachelorette, One of Tayshia’s most memorable relationships was with runner up Ivan B. Hall. Check out our exclusive interview with Ivan as we discuss race, television, and his Filipino heritage.
By Lauren Lola
In her first interview following her appearance on The Mandalorian, the actor and martial artist talks about her time filming for the show, as well as her experience as a stunt performer and how she created opportunities for herself.
By Matt Blank
Daniela Norman is a multi-talented performer who’s been seen in multiple roles with English National Ballet, the West End production of An American in Paris, and as Demeter in the recent film adaptation of Cats. Norman is a true standout in Netflix’s recent showTiny Pretty Things.
By Stephanie Mieko Cohen
Asian, Jeiwsh American Hapa Mag writer Stephanie Mieko Cohen interviews Gen Slosberg, one of the co-creators of LUNAR: The Jewish-Asian Film Project. The two discuss Gen’s upbringing in China and what being an Asian Jew has meant to her.
By Olivia Truffaut-Wong
In all her years auditioning in Hollywood, Lindsay Watson had never read anything quite like Finding ‘Ohana. “This is our movie telling our story.” Looking to the future, Watson is clear: she wants to represent her culture and help elevate others to tell their stories along with her.
By Nathan Liu
Hapa Mag staff writer Nathan Liu reviews Netflix’s Hawaiian-set, Hapa-led family film.
By Donna Berry
For first-generation Hapas, belonging is a loaded word we can spend a lifetime trying to achieve. But how does that compare to our kids’ experiences? Guest contributor Donna Berry lends her perspective on the matter.
By Matt Park
Check out musician/writer Matt Park’s interview with Mel Gagarin, punk rocker and public servant. They discuss Mel’s band Scarboro, punk rock, how addressing mental illness has affected his music, and politics.
By Rebecca Lee Lerman
Resident Hapa Mag yoga instructor, Rebecca Lee Lerman, delivers you a short gentle sequence to break up your quarantine routine and release stress.
By Emerald Liu
The words sensual, elegant, and seductive come to mind when describing the Altuzarra woman.
Born from the imagination of Joseph Altuzarra, she embodies his ultra-confident alter-ego and showcases the transformative power of clothing.
By Autumn Henry & Melissa Slaughter
Melissa Slaughter, resident acne-haver, teamed up with resident skincare expert Autumn Henry to talk masks, at-home facials, and what you can do to alleviate some of the irritation that comes with mask-wearing.
Check out beauty influencer @mermaidjxde’s video she shared with Hapa Mag on how to embrace and enhance your natural, gorgeous waves!