Gay Asian & Pasifika Influence, News, & Glory
Jake Choi came out as sexually fluid in an interview in September 2018 during an interview with Very Good Light while promoting ABC's "Single Parents." Choi played Miggy Park, a single father, and proved that everybody loves a daddy. This sexual declaration, coming out as sexually fluid, was interesting since the demographic he mostly appealed... Continue Reading →
Disney's 20th Century Studios, backing the sequel to the iconic film The Devil Wears Prada announced several new cast members, including Simone Ashley (Bridgerton, Picture This), Helen J. Shen (Broadway's Maybe Happy Ending), the legendary Lucy Liu, and CONRAD RICAMORA! The roles for these new additions have not been clarified yet, but we do know... Continue Reading →
Ang Lee's trailblazing film from 1993 is reborn in the modern era through the lens of Andrew Ahn's "The Wedding Banquet." Courtesy Bleecker Street/ShivHans Pictures. Andrew Ahn has become a shepherd of Asian American queer filmography, from his 7-minute debut short, "Andy," in 2010, to his award-winning shorts "Spa Night" (2017) and "Driveways" (2019), to... Continue Reading →
Extremely Unique Dynamic is the indie stoner movie that I've been waiting for. As far as stoner movies go, it's a great time without the over-exaggerated circumstances, retaining reality and heart in every layer of its meta. "In this (likely) first-ever and (possibly) award-winning Meta-Asian-Stoner-Coming-Of-Age-Bromantic Dramedy, bottled-up secrets arise as two best friends decide to... Continue Reading →
Justinian Huang, former head of development of Pearl Studio Shanghai and vice president of creative for Sony Pictures Animation, published his first novel "The Emperor and the Endless Palace," creating a gay Asian love story that transcends time. AUTHOR'S NOTE: The Emperor and the Endless Palace is a heart-pounding romantasy, full of shocking twists, morally shifty characters,... Continue Reading →
Japan's first same-sex reality dating show, "The Boyfriend," offers a refreshing narrative seldom seen in mainstream media. It showcases genuine connections, heartfelt confessions, and emotional journeys, providing a much-needed representation for the LGBTQ+ community. The series beautifully portrays love, friendship, and youth, earning a remarkable 4.5/5 rating.
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