With Daniel Dae Kim, Co-Chair of the Awards Selection Committee Lisa Lin reveals Apl.de.Ap of the Black Eyed Peas performing at the 2022 gala theme ‘Illuminate’ and why API representations still matter
Los Angeles, October 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The nation’s largest and longest-running Asia-Pacific Islander Awards Show returns annually to the Beverly Hilton this December. This honors API’s excellence and his 20 years of representation in the arts, culture and entertainment. With the theme of “illuminating” 20th Annual Unforgettable Gala, Provided by Lexus and produced by Character Media, Saturday, December 17th.
Founded in 2002, the Black Tie Affair, popularly known as UNFO (or the Biggest API Party of the Year), James Liu, founder and publisher of award-winning magazines KoreAm Journal, Audrey Magazine, Kore Asian Media, and Character Media, all of which are featured API changemakers.Including last year’s UNFO winners John Cho, Sim Liu When Sandra Ohamong many others.
“The Unforgettable Gala started shining a light on the API community 20 years ago, when there was relatively little visibility and opportunity,” he says. Daniel Dae Kim, to chair the 2022 UNFO Selection Committee. “Today we can celebrate how far we have come by honoring both the API icons who paved the way and the next generation of talent who proudly carry us into the future. I am very lucky.”
Kim will return to her role as chairman of the selection committee, overseeing nominations and voting by a select group of representative committee members. Hollywood Executives, entertainers, past UNFO award winners, and other API community leaders.For the first time this year, UNFO co-chairs announced, journalists and hosts will join Lisa Lynn Share the duties of Kim and the selection committee.
“Over the 30+ years I’ve worked in media, I’ve seen an exponential growth in the number of APIs,” Ling said. “It has taken a long time for more people to be represented on screen, on stage, in sports and in business. Seeing APIs in all aspects of culture protects our sense of belonging.”
This year’s UNFO features a performance by Apl.de.Ap of world-famous hip-hop icons, the Black Eyed Peas. “I am honored to be performing at his 20th anniversary of the gala, and I am especially excited to shine a light on Filipino culture,” he said of Apl.de.Ap. “It is so wonderful that this announcement was made during Filipino-American History Month, and I am bringing some special friends to commemorate this momentous occasion.”
This year’s event was made possible thanks to the generosity of our presenting sponsor, Lexus. Other sponsors include Panda Restaurant Group, J&K Gouw Foundation, Pechanga Resort Casino and Le Mieux Skincare.
Highlights from last year’s UNFO celebration can be found at: https://youtu.be/66Lq2U7VznEFollow Character Media and tag #UNFO on Facebook (@character media com), twitter (@character_media), Instagram (@character media) and TikTok (@character media).
About the Unforgettable Gala:
The Unforgettable Gala was held in 2002 James Liu, the founder and publisher of Character Media, celebrates diversity across the API community and recognizes last year’s success. Founded in 2002, Black Tie His Affair spotlights celebrities, influencers and leaders who have contributed to the arts, entertainment and culture. For more information on the Unforgettable Gala and how to sponsor, please visit: UnforgettableGala.com.
About character media:
A subsidiary of Imperial Family Companies, Character Media has been a leading source of news and events for the Asian-American entertainment community for over 30 years (along with its predecessors Kore Asian Media, KoreAm Journal and Audrey Magazine). . Character Media’s roots go back to 1990. Ryu Jeong Sig and his son, now a publisher James Liuunder the name KoreAm Journal.
About Lexus
Lexus’ passion for bold design, imaginative technology and exhilarating performance enables luxury lifestyle brands to create exceptional experiences for their customers. Lexus began his journey in 1989 with his two luxury sedans and a striving for perfection. Since then, Lexus has developed its lineup to meet the needs of luxury customers around the world in more than 90 countries.of usa, Lexus vehicles are sold through 244 dealers offering a full line of luxury vehicles. With his six models incorporating the Lexus hybrid drive, Lexus is the leader in luxury hybrids. Lexus also has an F SPORT 9 model, an F Performance model 2 model and an F model 1 model. Lexus is committed to being a visionary brand that anticipates the future of luxury customers.
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