Category Archives: 8Questions

APA Spotlight: Sonia Sakamoto-Jog, Executive Director, Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Koji Steven Sakai

APA Spotlight is a weekly interview of Asian Pacific Islander Americans (APIA) community leaders. It is a spotlight on individuals who have dedicated their careers to issues surrounding the APIA community with the goal of bringing much deserved recognition to … Continue reading →

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8Questions with DANakaDAN of afterschoolspecial

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Koji Steven Sakai

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDel3NVWuHM When I was a kid, Asian Americans in hip hop was about as common as a unicorns. They just didn’t exist. It wasn’t until Mountain Brothers in 1999 did I see someone that kinda looked like me rapping. The … Continue reading →

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8Questions with Vicky Shen, Writer & Director of ‘Adultolescence’

Posted on June 3, 2011 by jozjozjoz

One of the best and worst parts about the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival is the sheer number of screenings that are happening simultaneously. Obviously, it’s great to have an enormous slate of programming to choose from, but the … Continue reading →

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Commenter Spotlight: Tien Nguyen

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Guest Writer

Commenter Spotlight is a weekly interview with the people who comment on 8Asians.com – whether what they have to say is insightful, touching, humorous or controversial, they’ve earned the respect of other 8Asians.com readers. 8Asians readers, meet commenter Tien Nguyen: … Continue reading →

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APA Spotlight: Helen H. Ota, Artistic Director, Cold Tofu

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Koji Steven Sakai

APA Spotlight is a weekly interview of Asian Pacific Islander Americans (APIA) community leaders. It is a spotlight on individuals who have dedicated their careers to issues surrounding the APIA community with the goal of bringing much deserved recognition to … Continue reading →

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8Questions with the Poreotics

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Guest Writer

By Keesa Ocampo The Poreotics are MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew Season 5 winners, an Asian American all-male dance crew from Westminster, California. The crew was formed in 2007 and specializes in popping, choreography, and robotics, hence the name po-reo-tics. … Continue reading →

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Commenter Spotlight: N’jaila Rhee

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Guest Writer

Commenter Spotlight is a weekly interview with the people who comment on 8Asians.com – whether what they have to say is insightful, touching, humorous or controversial, they’ve earned the respect of other 8Asians.com readers. 8Asians readers, meet commenter N’jaila Rhee, … Continue reading →

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APA Spotlight: Ben Park, Executive Director, Asia America MultiTechnology Association

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Koji Steven Sakai

APA Spotlight is a weekly interview of Asian Pacific Islander Americans (APIA) community leaders. It is a spotlight on individuals who have dedicated their careers to issues surrounding the APIA community with the goal of bringing much deserved recognition to … Continue reading →

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Justin Chon Talks Rock Jocks, Twilight & Life as an APA Actor

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Moye

Rock Jocks is about to redefine the genre of video game movies. While most studios interpret gaming on big screens as over the top film adaptations of popular franchises (think Prince of Persia…and then stop thinking about it, because it’s … Continue reading →

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Commenter Spotlight: Elliott

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Guest Writer

Commenter Spotlight is a weekly interview with the people who comment on 8Asians.com – whether what they have to say is insightful, touching, humorous or controversial, they’ve earned the respect of other 8Asians.com readers. 8Asians readers, meet commenter Elliott: Tell … Continue reading →

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APA Spotlight: Lane Ryo Hirabayashi, George & Sakaye Aratani Chair, UCLA Asian American Studies Center

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Koji Steven Sakai

APA Spotlight is a weekly interview of Asian Pacific Islander Americans (APIA) community leaders. It is a spotlight on individuals who have dedicated their careers to issues surrounding the APIA community with the goal of bringing much deserved recognition to … Continue reading →

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Commenter Spotlight: Erika Hirada

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Guest Writer

Commenter Spotlight is a weekly interview with the people who comment on 8Asians.com – whether what they have to say is insightful, touching, humorous or controversial, they’ve earned the respect of other 8Asians.com readers. Kicking off the inaugural column is … Continue reading →

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