Category Archives: 8Questions

8Questions with Dan Lin, Producer of ‘Gangster Squad’

Posted on January 11, 2013 by tinabot

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qilrVR0miPU Terminator Salvation. Sherlock Holmes 1,2, and 3. Lego: The Piece of Resistance. Godzilla. Stephen King’s It. Death Note. Justice League. What do all these disparate movies past, present, and future have in common? One amazing Taiwanese American producer, Dan … Continue reading →

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8Questions: Keni Styles, Asian American Male Adult Film Star

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Koji Steven Sakai

The first time I heard of Keni Styles, one of the first heterosexual Asian male porn stars in America, I felt pride. Because there was someone out there who was breaking the stereotype that Asian males are sexless, effeminate, weird, … Continue reading →

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8Questions With Nancy Vu, Creator Of Just Little Things

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Jeff

Nancy Vu is a high school senior in San Jose, California and the creator of the blog Just Little Things, a tumblr about the little things in life that give her joy.  Her postings showed up so often on pinterest, … Continue reading →

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8Questions With Koji Steven Sakai

Posted on October 18, 2012 by tinabot

Meet my fellow Trojan and 8Asians writer Koji Steven Sakai. Since his latest film CHINK is in post production and will be coming out soon, I thought it was a great opportunity to interview him. Sakai is a super passionate … Continue reading →

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8Questions With Jay Chen, California Congressional District 39

Posted on June 8, 2012 by tinabot

Jay Chen is a small business owner who grew up in my hometown of Hacienda Heights, graduating from my rival high school across town and going on to study at Harvard. He won a seat on the local Hacienda la … Continue reading →

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8Questions with Jessi Malay, Hapa Artist

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Koji Steven Sakai

I openly admit I am a gangsta rap fan. So I have to constantly remind myself that there is more music out there than 2Pac, Dr. Dre, and/or Snoop Doggy Dog. One talented hapa artist I’ve been following (that isn’t … Continue reading →

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An Interview With Composer George Shaw

Posted on May 1, 2012 by JohnnyC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvtbPsalpz0 By John “Johnny C” Chuidian You’ve heard his music as your friend’s custom ringtone lovingly downloaded from his website (for free); you hear it across YouTube from Wong Fu to Michelle Phan, and now you’ve probably seen his new … Continue reading →

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Jin Akanishi’s Japonicana Album and US Debut

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Xxxtine

Jin Akanishi’s US debut album Japonicana releases today (March 6th) on iTunes US and in stores everywhere. If the ticket sales for his Japonicana Tour were anything like his Yellow Gold Tour, chances are they would be hard to get. … Continue reading →

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8Questions with Claire Mix, Producer/Writer/Director of Gila River and Mama: The Ruth Mix Story

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Koji Steven Sakai

The first national organization to speak out against the illegal incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II was the Quakers. The Quakers have a long standing commitment to progressive causes. Many don’t know this but they were one of … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: 8Asians.com Readers Asked, John Cho Responds!

Posted on November 4, 2011 by jozjozjoz

Thanks for all the great questions posed to the stars of A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas. Here are the answers to the questions John Cho selected in our exclusive 8Asians Reader Q&A! 1. How did your family respond … Continue reading →

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8Questions with John Cho & Kal Penn on A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas, Nudity & Occupy Wall Street

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Moye

Harold and Kumar are back for a brand new adventure with a Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas but this time, they’re older, wiser and well, not really friends with each other any more. Uh-oh. Does this mean their best … Continue reading →

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APA Faith Matters: Patrick Cheng, Theologian and Author of ‘Radical Love’

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Mihee

APA Faith Matters is a periodic interview of Asian Pacific American (APA) leaders in various religious contexts. It highlights those leaders who are passionate about social justice issues that matter to APA communities and work from within their religious contexts. Patrick … Continue reading →

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