Category Archives: 8Questions

The Working APA Actor: Jon Lee Brody

The Working APA Actor is a bi-monthly interview of Asian Pacific Islander American actors in the entertainment world, whether it be theater, film, television, or commercials. It is an inside look at these actors exploring their passion in their craft … Continue reading

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APA Spotlight: Marshall Wong, Co-Chair of the API Equality-LA

Marshall Wong is a native of Los Angeles and has worked for the L.A. County Human Relations Commission since 1999. He authors an annual report on hate crime and coordinates the agency’s anti-hate crime programs. Previously, he held positions with the Smithsonian Institution and in the Office of the Mayor of Washington, D.C. Continue reading

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APA Spotlight: Bill Watanabe, Executive Director of the Little Tokyo Service Center

Bill Watanabe, for the past 30 years, has been the Executive Director of the Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC), a multipurpose social welfare agency in the Little Tokyo district in downtown Los Angeles. Continue reading

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8Questions: Gina Hiraizumi, Actress/Singer

Gina Hiraizumi is one of the hardest working people in Hollywood. I’ve been a big fan of her from afar but recently we were both invited to Japan for a conference and I found out that not only is she super talented but also one of the most down to earth and funny people I know. Continue reading

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APA Spotlight: Ellen Oh, Executive Director of Kearny Street Workshop

Ellen Oh is the Executive Director of Kearny Street Workshop. Continue reading

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The Working APA Actor: Adrian Zaw

The Working APA Actor is a bi-monthly interview of Asian Pacific Islander American actors in the entertainment world, whether it be theater, film, television, or commercials. It is an inside look at these actors exploring their passion in their craft … Continue reading

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APA Spotlight: Rick Shiomi, Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Mu Performing Arts

Rick Shiomi has been one of the leaders of the Asian American theater movement for over twenty-five years. He is a co-founder of Mu Performing Arts and has been the Artistic Director since 1993. Continue reading

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8Questions: Akira Uchimura of the Nikkei Youth Network

One of the people I met on my recent trip to Japan was Akira Uchimura, the Executive Director of the Nikkei Youth Network. He brought together a whole bunch of Nikkei (people of Japanese descent) from all over the world … Continue reading

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APA Spotlight: Debra A. Fong, Executive Director of the Asian Pacific Community Fund

Debra A. Fong is the Executive Director of the Asian Pacific Community Fund. Continue reading

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The Working APA Actor: Randall Park

The Working APA Actor is a bi-monthly interview of Asian Pacific Islander American actors in the entertainment world, whether it be theater, film, television, or commercials. It is an inside look at these actors exploring their passion in their craft … Continue reading

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APA Spotlight: Kent Wong, Director of the Center for Labor Research and Education at UCLA

Kent Wong is Director of the Center for Labor Research and Education at UCLA, where he also teaches Labor Studies and Asian American Studies. Continue reading

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The Working APA Actor: Greg Watanabe

The Working APA Actor is a bi-monthly interview of Asian Pacific Islander American actors in the entertainment world, whether it be theater, film, television, or commercials. It is an inside look at these actors exploring their passion in their craft … Continue reading

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