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19-05-2025
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Fil-Ams dominate the Gold House Gala 2025
Fil-Ams were represented at the fourth annual Gold House Gala event that was held recently at the historic Music Center in downtown Los Angeles. Despite the nearly 100-degree hot weather, Fil-Ams arrived in their native or 'gold carpet' best and joined in the celebration of the top Asian Pacific and multicultural leaders where over 600 guests convened. James Beard awardee chef Lord Maynard Llera of the critically acclaimed Kuya Lord restaurant prepared the Filipino cuisine menu, which was presented by OpenTable. In our earlier exclusive interview with chef Llera, he described his menu: 'For the first course, I will have ensaladang talong – my take on the Italian panzanella. It has eggplant puree, tomatoes, and then I used our toasted pandesal for the bread. For the second course, I'm serving a smoked and braised bone and short ribs. Humba. But instead of the traditional pork pata, I used short ribs para maiba naman. I will serve it with Chinese long beans – sitaw with the humba sauce na nilagyan ko ng fermented black beans, shiitake mushroom and sweet adobo sauce. And for dessert, I did my version of calamansi cake pie. It's very simple and delicious.' Present during the star-studded event were singer-actress H.E.R., actress Liza Soberano, comedian JR De Guzman, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, actress Jenn Aguinaldo, model Kelsey Merritt, fashion designer Nava Rose and actress Shay Mitchell. Among the 100 most impactful changemakers who were honored included Fil-Am singer Bruno Mars, 'Maybe Happy Ending' actor-producer Tony awardee Darren Criss, and 'Sunset Blvd.' actress Tony awardee Nicole Scherzinger, and Olympic foil fencer Lee Kiefer. We were able to interview some of the celebrity guests who attended the high profile event and they shared why they thought the Gold House Gala was important and why representation in Hollywood matters. Attorney General Rob Bonta Rob Bonta is the Attorney General of California. Photo: Sthanlee B. Mirador Talk about AAPI representation in Hollywood. Is it improving? Yes. It's so important that we're here. We have to be deliberate and intentional, focused. Can't just wait for it to happen and hope for it to happen. You got to make it happen. That's what Gold House does. That's their mission to lift up our AAPI leaders. I was honored to be an A100 a couple of years ago [and I'm] proud to be here to cheer on the next group of honorees who are representing us and doing it at the highest level of excellence. It's important that we lift each other because AAPI history is American history, and we should be at every place in space where decisions are made. Art is created and we are represented. That's what Gold House is about. So, I'm proud to be here tonight. DEI is such a controversial topic these days. What are you doing to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in Hollywood? I know that DEI can be a buzzword at times. And you know, this presidential administration unfortunately has focused its sights right on DEI. But diversity, equity and inclusion look like a lot of things. It looks like the 13th, 14th and 15th amendment to our Constitution, which ended slavery and gave equal protection and voting rights to more people, to African Americans who were denied that right. It looks like the Americans with Disabilities Act; it looks like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Our core civil rights protections and measures that made us more inclusive, that made our union more perfect, that brought more Americans into this incredible American democratic project. That's what he's attacking. And so, to say that tackling discrimination is discrimination is a wild and crazy proposal, an idea that he unfortunately advances. In California, we're holding the line. We are not doing anything. Of course, that's unlawful, and nor have we. We will, but we will continue to do lawful take lawful actions that end discrimination, which end harassment, which provide a more inclusive environment no matter what the Trump administration does with his culture wars. So, we're holding the line here in California and proud of it. There are a lot of Filipinos being honored tonight. Who are you looking forward to meeting? I'm excited about everyone here tonight. I'm always proud of our Filipino Americans, but I'm proud of the AAPI community as a whole, not a monolith, of course, and beautiful in our diversity and the breadth of our talent. So, I just like to take it all in. I've learned about new people. I celebrate the folks I've already been a fan of, but I'm just honored to be here tonight and ready to cheer on all the great AAPI leaders who are being focused on and celebrated on stage tonight. Your daughter, Reina Bonta, is also a filmmaker now. Yeah. Don't get me started. You have two hours to finish this interview. I'll talk about Reina Bonta all day and all night. She just finished her second film. It's a beautiful documentary about the Philippine women's national soccer team's pathway to the World Cup. Reina was on that team. Reina went to the World Cup. They were debutants for their first time in the World Cup; they had their first appearance. They had their first win. They beat New Zealand in New Zealand. I was in the stands cheering for Reina and she said that story. But she also connected it to the trip that she and her Lola, my mom and I took afterwards. We went to the Philippines right after and my mom brought us to her hometown. She grew up in Los Baños and she was in Luzon, and she showed us where they fled to the countryside. When the Japanese came in during World War II, the place that she lived that was burned to the ground. How her mom, my Lola, buried her dishes in the dirt beneath their homes so that they could get them. Later, after the soldiers left her, elementary school was turned into a torture chamber. During the war, she remembers opening a church door and seeing skulls that were piled up. So, she grew up to be a child of war, and she was able to share some of those thoughts. But we also went to Dumaguete, where she spent time. Her dad was a professor there. We saw her childhood home, and she talked about the fond memories of the kids in the neighborhood and for me as a dad and as a son. It was special to see Reina and my mom spend that time, and then for Reina to put it on film. The film is called 'It's Got to Be the Rain, or 'It Must Be the Rain.' It's a documentary screening tonight in San Francisco. It's screening in LA a couple of weeks ago, and we're just really proud of Reina. She's telling authentic, beautiful stories about the Filipino American community and her own personal stories about her own Lola. Are you planning to go back to the Philippines for a visit? I have gone once a year for some time. I've slowed down a little bit. Honestly, Duterte and Marcos, I'm interested to monitor and see what Marcos does, but we left the country when I was two months old because of the rise to power, Ferdinand Marcos and the dictatorship and the human rights abuses and the end of democracy, and we wanted democracy. My mom fought for it and fought for the People Power Revolution to return it in 1986. I love the Philippines. I love the country of my birth. But I'm also sad. They're still struggling with poverty, lack of infrastructure, and horrific natural disasters. But the people are strong, beautiful, powerful, and resilient. So, I'm sure I'll be going back soon. I don't have anything firm right now, though. There are talks that you're running for governor. There were talks and I was definitely thinking about it, but I've decided to run for re-election as attorney general. I'm super excited about this job. It's a role that's as important as ever. We are able to directly confront and stop the Trump administration when they break the law and violate the Constitution. So, we're on the front lines and one of the first and last lines of defense when it comes to protecting our democracy, the rule of law, the progress that we made in California, the funding that we deserve, the rights and freedoms that we enjoy. So, I'm going to stay in that fight. I think the people of California want and deserve someone who's fully committed, focused, giving all the gas in the tank, all the energy that I have, thinking about them and our future every day. And so that's what they're going to get. I'm going to keep fighting for them as attorney general. Elodie Yung of 'The Cleaning Lady' Photo: Sthanlee B. Mirador Tell us about your role in 'The Cleaning Lady' and the arc of your character. So, we just finished doing season four, and Thony is reclaiming her identity and her power this season, so she's going to be a surgeon. What she was doing in the Philippines, she was a doctor surgeon. So, she's making a deal with the head of the cartel to be able to do this, as well as being the cartel doctor. There are a lot of Filipino actors in the show including Martha Millan. Talk about her participation in the show. Martha Millan is just wonderful. She's one of the best actors I have had the chance to work with. She brings a lot of joy and fun to the part and a lot of heart as well. I feel like Fiona, her character, is the heart of the show. This whole Filipino family that we've recreated, it's just so prominent on our show. It's just something that we carry on portraying in 'The Cleaning Lady,' and I'm very proud of it. Working with Miranda Kwok, what does she bring to the show and how much joy do you enjoy working with her? It was wonderful to work with Miranda. This season, she's not running the show, but she's keeping an eye on the production side. Obviously, she created and developed the show. So, I'm very grateful to her. What do you look forward to in this year's Gold House gala? I've heard that they're celebrating my friend Jon M Chu, so I can't wait to congratulate him on this amazing body of work that he's done. He opened the way for most of us. I got the chance to work with him on 'G.I. Joe' a long time ago, and he's just so wonderful. So, I can't wait to see him and celebrate him. You also worked with director Marie Jamora. Talk about your experience working with her. Oh, yes. Marie is extraordinary. She's an amazing director and producer. She produced my short, 'Happy Ending' as well with her production company. She's extremely creative and supportive, and she pushes everything. She thinks forward especially this narrative for the Filipino community or the people you don't really portray in movies. What do you think about the AAPI representation in Hollywood? Is it improving? I guess so. Look at us. We are here again. It's always important that we carry on creating that type of event and that are creative like writing series and movies where we have different people portrayed in those shows. Like 'The Cleaning Lady' is again a good example because I don't think we've had so far, a lot of Southeast Asians in a lead position on broadcast TV. Definitely not Cambodian or of Cambodian descent. So, I think, across the board, we're getting stronger and more visible. We need to carry on. Bing Chen, Executive Chair, CEO Founder of Gold House Photo: Sthanlee B. Mirador What do you look forward to in today's gala? Oh, I'm excited for everyone to have something happy this year. Honestly, there's so much joy and so many surprises. So that's it. And having Kuya Lord prepare your dinner tonight. Yeah, what a huge honor. We had the best chef in California, no question. Have you heard what he's making? GMA wrote about it. Yeah. Two different interpretations of adobo. So, we're very excited about it. What do you think of the AAPI representation now in Hollywood? There have been so many incredible strides. There is always more to do, but I'm excited that everyone is fired up and no longer just focused on representation but focused on excellence. The biggest franchises, the best films, the best shows. So, I'm very proud of that. What makes this year's gala different from the others? Number one, it's truly global. Number two is truly cross-cultural. And number three, no one here apologizes. This is not about pain. This is now about new power. What do you think is the future of Gold House five years from now? You'll find out in the closing remarks. JR De Guzman, Comedian, Musician Photo: Sthanlee B. Mirador You said you were also introducing today. Yes. I'm introducing. I'm thanking the sponsors tonight. All the partners like Visa and Panda Express. I am giving them a shout out. What are you looking forward to at today's gala? I'm looking forward to seeing everybody, like, catching up with all the Asians in the industry, because I feel like everyone's busy and they're killing it, which is awesome. So, it's cool to catch up and hear how everyone's personal lives are going. Is this your first time at the Gold House Gala? Yeah, this is my first time at the gala. So, I'm really excited to be here. What do you think of the AAPI representation now in Hollywood? It's good. Always more and more. I think until we get to the point where you see Asian characters, but they're not just stereotypes. I think that will be the goal. What are you busy with these days? Right now, I'm on tour doing stand-up comedy and music stuff. So, after this, I will go to Detroit, Texas and Hawaii. So, I'll be traveling. Who are you wearing today? He's a modern stylist from San Francisco. I forgot his name. Nava Rose, fashion designer Fashion designer Nava Rose and her Skyflakes bag. Photo: Sthanlee B. Mirador You're recycling a Skyflakes bag? It's my mom's Skyflakes bag. She kept it. She's taught us to recycle and keep all our containers to reuse. And so, she let me have this and then I just bedazzled it. Very creative. And your dress, is that also recycled? No, this is by a designer, but it matches. Is this your first Gold House gala? It's my third one, actually. But this is my first one to host the gold carpet. So, I'm actually here with Metta, too. So, what do you look forward to seeing at tonight's gala? Oh, I always look forward to seeing all the guests here. Everyone is just so cool. It's like I am fangirl all the time for fashion. Who is your idol here at the Gold House Gala? I would love to see Prabal Gurung. Joel Kim Booster of 'Fire Island' Photo: Sthanlee B. Mirador Can you tell me more about 'Fire Island' and working with Conrad Ricamora? Conrad. Ricamora. Oh my gosh. I mean, the thing about Conrad Ricamora is, when we were auditioning that part, he was the only one who came in and did a chemistry read with me and made me forget my lines, like the lines that I had written in the script, because he is so charming. He has so much charisma. He is so handsome that it was so completely disarming that even I, who had written the script, was thrown completely off, and it was really easy to fall in love with him every day on set. I'll tell you that he made it very, very easy on me, and I love him to death and I'm so happy for all his success now. And if you get a chance to see him in Omaha, run. Don't walk. It is. I'm so proud of him. And he got a Tony nomination. Yes. Very well deserved. He's going to be an EGOT. I see it for him. So, talk about representation in Hollywood. What do you think? Is it improving for AAPI? Listen, I think that representation in Hollywood is always going to be a little bit of two steps forward, one step back situation. And I think we're seeing the one step back right now. Honestly I think there was a time when a lot of diverse programming was of interest to the powers that be, and I think that now they no longer see us as a marketable commodity, and it's getting more and more difficult to get our stories told. But that's why it's so important for events like these and for our community to come together and really rally behind the work that we need to support so that it continues to get made. And how significant is the Gold House gala tonight? The Gold House Gala is always so significant to me, because it is just so nice to be in community with these people, like other Asian Americans, because we've been so siloed, separated from one another in the industry. There's only one of us in the cast. There's only one of us on the writer in the writer's room. There's only one of us in the production team, you know? And so, it's nice to be not the only one, you know, and just be surrounded by family. And what's next for you? What's next for me? I am about to finish shooting this third season of loot. And then stay tuned. There's some big stuff coming that I can't talk about right now. Andrew Ahn, Director of 'The Wedding Banquet' and 'Fire Island' Photo: Sthanlee B. Mirador Congratulations on 'The Wedding Banquet' and your other projects. 'The Wedding Banquet' was a real labor of love. It was a reimagining of the 1993 Ang Lee film 'The Wedding Banquet,' which was the first gay film that I ever saw. And it's been really wonderful to reimagine it for today, for a queer Asian American people to see themselves on screen. How important is it for representation now in Hollywood? It's so important that people find the value of our stories that we're not just sidekicks, that we are the main characters and that together we can create really beautiful works that celebrate who we are, celebrate our drama, our comedy and hopefully inspire even more films to come out in the future. How was it working with Conrad Ricamora? Conrad is an incredibly talented actor. He just got nominated for a Tony Award because of Omari. Working with Conrad Ricamora on 'Fire Island' was such an honor. He was so committed, so brilliant, and also so hot. I'd love to work with him again. What are your future projects now? I'm still trying to figure out what's the next thing for me, but I think it'll be Asian American. I'd love to tell more Asian American stories. You will be reunited with Ang Lee tonight. So, what would you be telling him tonight? We're presenting an award to Ang. I'm very excited about that. I'll be talking about something besides 'The Wedding Banquet' and maybe another film of his that inspired me. Why do you look forward to going to the Gold House Gala? I think for me, it's about finding community with other Asian American creatives, getting to celebrate all that we've accomplished this past year and to be able to find that strength in each other so that we can go out there and keep making more films, more TV shows. Daniel Dae Kim, Actor Photo: Sthanlee B. Mirador What is the significance of the Gold House Gala for you? I'm always happy to celebrate our community and this is the best way to do it. With so many people who have achieved so many different things in different fields. And looking fabulous. What do you think about the AAPI representation in Hollywood? Has it improved? I think so. I think it has improved. I think there are still barriers to breaking, but I'm proud of the progress that we've made. What are your projects? I have a TV show on Amazon Prime that's about to come out in August called 'Butterfly.' And I'm shooting season three of 'Avatar The Last Airbender.' Janet Yang, Academy of Motion Pictures President Photo: Sthanlee B. Mirador What do you think of this Gold House gala tonight? Our community has grown so beautifully, so quickly. I couldn't be prouder. What are you looking forward to in this gala? I am looking forward to so many things. My life will change significantly after June 30th because it is when my term as Academy president ends. So, I have a lot of wonderful things I'm looking forward to, though it will be bittersweet because I've loved my job at the Academy too. Do you think the AAPI representation in Hollywood has improved? It definitely has improved and there's still work to be done, of course. Tayme Thapthimtong, Actor in 'The White Lotus' Photo: Sthanlee B. Mirador Talk about the success of 'The White Lotus.' Were you expecting that? And how was your journey in that series? The success of 'The White Lotus' has just been mind-blowing for me. I knew that it was a big show when I was in Thailand. I just didn't know it was this big. So, I got to the US and saw the reception of it. As the weeks went by, I just felt like people got more and more interested in my character. I have to give a lot of praise to Mike White for just writing me such a good character that I got to portray a character and show how Thai people are just the nicest, polite and respectful people. I know my character is an annoying security guard, but on just the human side of things. I'm glad I got to portray that through him. How was it working with Lisa Mook? It was amazing to say the least. She's a superstar. I learn a lot from her. She was so nice to me. We hung out a lot. We're still good friends now. I'm glad I got to go and see her do her thing at Coachella. That was very good. Your dancing entrance at a TV show went viral. So, talk about your dancing in the show. I've always loved singing, dancing and acting. It was just which one would give me the first opportunity to get up there? So, it was acting with this one. But, you know, now I'm actually doing music too. Like, I'm working with a few producers. I'm trying to get some music out, but I'm still very new to that industry. I'm new to all of this, but I just want to try it out, and I think we've got something. Do you think your next project is a musical? Maybe not like a musical on stage, but I'd like to make tracks like something in R&B, which I've always listened to, Usher and Chris Brown, growing up. I just want to make an original track of my own. I love dancing, so it's going to be a track that you can groove to for sure. You look amazing today. Can you describe who you're wearing? So today I actually wanted to incorporate US and Thailand as it signifies my first time really working in the US as a Thai man. This tuxedo is Brooks Brothers. I wanted to incorporate some Thai in it. So, I found a lady in Thai town who makes these lovely sashes, which is like a traditional sash that grooms would typically wear on their wedding day over their white suit. So, I thought this would be a nice incorporation of it. Sherry Cola, Actress and Comedienne Photo: Sthanlee B. Mirador Love your outfit. What was your inspiration for your outfit? Listen, the inspiration is Shanghai, my motherland. The city I was born in. This is Xiao and the designer is kind of winking at Shanghai in 1930. Paris of the East. Just representing in every way. Who are you looking forward to meeting here at the gala this year? I heard Megan Thee Stallion's here, so that's going to be a party. I'm lucky enough to already know a lot of these beautiful people and just to say hello and check in and kind of remind ourselves that we have a lot to celebrate, but a lot more to fight for as well. What do you think about the representation now in Hollywood for AAPI? Listen, we've made a lot of progress, but I feel like every single year we have to show that we're worthy. We have to keep reminding them that our stories deserve to be heard, and we deserve to be seen. So, it's just definitely a mountain to climb still. But we're in this together and it's really refreshing to just see you and be like, hey, you're killing it. Keep doing your thing. I'm rooting for you. We'll collaborate soon. You know what I mean? It's cool. What are your new projects this year? Look out for 'Bride Hard' in theaters on June 20th. It's me, Rebel Wilson, and a campy stellar cast - Gigi Zumbado, Da'Vine Joy Randolph. And then also, I'll be joining season three of the TV series 'Shrinking,' which I'm excited about. Jon Chu, Director of 'Wicked' and 'Wicked: For Good' Photo: Sthanlee B. Mirador So how are you handling this AAPI representation in Hollywood? When I was starting here 20 years ago, you did not have stuff like this. You didn't even have a community like this. Now I'm, like, awestruck by some of these people here. A lot of these people here. Look how good they look. Look at how our representation is in all media. We're dominating so many things. And this is just the beginning. There's a lot more work to be done. But we have to acknowledge the accomplishments. This is a lot of work from a lot of people who put their careers on the line and trained when they didn't know there were going to be jobs on the other side, honed their craft, and now they get to shine. That's a beautiful thing. Why do you think the Gold House Gala is very important to be held? Because I think it's important to celebrate. It's important to say acknowledge that this doesn't go unseen, that we ourselves can look at our own community and be proud of our people, our brothers and our sisters. To me, that means everything. What's next for you? Well, I'm finishing up 'Wicked Part Two' right now, 'Wicked: For Good'. So that's consuming my mind, and I have five children. That has taken up a lot of time. — LA, GMA Integrated News
Yahoo
14-05-2025
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People Are Commending Megan Thee Stallion After She Struggled To Read From A Teleprompter At The Gold Gala
Megan Thee Stallion is being praised for how she handled herself with a tricky teleprompter mishap. On May 10, Gold House hosted the fourth annual Gold Gala at the Music Center in Los Angeles. The Gold Gala invited entertainers, activists, artists, and more to honor Asian American and Pacific Islander leaders as well as influential figures in the industry who've remained allies to the AAPI community, like the Hot Girl Coach, Meg. Other notable honorees include Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who received the inaugural Global Vanguard Award, and the Gold Legend Award was presented to three individuals: filmmaker Ang Lee (Brokeback Mountain, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), Pokémon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishiara, and Panchinko author Min Jin Lee. Megan wore a black, custom sculptural dress by Chinese designer Quine Li paired with Stuart Weitzman stilettos. Megan received the One House Honor for support of Asian Pacific culture throughout her career, which includes her TikTok-viral single "Mamushi," featuring Japanese rapper Yuki Chiba. In a viral video showing Megan receiving her award, she struggled with the teleprompter during her acceptance speech, but the way she bounced back in the end had her fans singing her praises. (Ahh 👅) Related: Here's How Dramatically Different Everyone Dressed At The Met Gala Afterparties Vs. The Actual Met Gala She appeared to have difficulty seeing the teleprompter. Megan explained her reason for relying on the teleprompter. Even with the teleprompter on deck, she still managed to hilarious fumble over her speech. Related: 28 Celeb Facts That Feel Like They're Made Up But Are Shockingly Real But Megan recovered and delivered a heartfelt speech recognizing her commitment to appreciation and allyship toward Asian Pacific culture. Megan's ability to laugh at herself and quickly bounce back from the teleprompter flub really resonated with fans who agree that public speaking isn't always so smooth. One person said, "I love it. Yawl will never know what public speaking feels like cuz most of yawal only come alive in the comments!!!!" "I'm embarrassed for her .. but glad she laughed it off," another user wrote. "Teleprompters are not easy!" another person wrote. "One minute you doing good the next minute the words running cross the screen like Sha'carri Richardson. This has nothing to do with her being educated so yall stop it." This fan reminded everyone, "Listen she went to school already, don't do her." "Give her grace! We all make mistakes. That's why there is an eraser on pencils," another user said in defense of Megan. Nothing can keep my girl Meg down — especially a few funky words from a teleprompter (or haters in the comment section). Also in Celebrity: Can You Guess Who These Terrible Celebrity Wax Figures Are Supposed To Be? Also in Celebrity: 23 Celebrity Sex Secrets I Could've Gone My Entire Life Not Knowing, And Yet Here We Are Also in Celebrity: Nessarose From "Wicked" Called Out The "Deeply Uncomfortable" Jokes About Her Disability
Buzz Feed
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Megan Thee Stallion's Gold Gala Teleprompter Mistake
Megan Thee Stallion is being praised for how she handled herself with a tricky teleprompter mishap. On May 10, Gold House hosted the fourth annual Gold Gala at the Music Center in Los Angeles. The Gold Gala invited entertainers, activists, artists, and more to honor Asian American and Pacific Islander leaders as well as influential figures in the industry who've remained allies to the AAPI community, like the Hot Girl Coach, Meg. Other notable honorees include Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who received the inaugural Global Vanguard Award, and the Gold Legend Award was presented to three individuals: filmmaker Ang Lee (Brokeback Mountain, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), Pokémon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishiara, and Panchinko author Min Jin Lee. Megan wore a black, custom sculptural dress by Chinese designer Quine Li paired with Stuart Weitzman stilettos. Megan received the One House Honor for support of Asian Pacific culture throughout her career, which includes her TikTok-viral single "Mamushi," featuring Japanese rapper Yuki Chiba. In a viral video showing Megan receiving her award, she struggled with the teleprompter during her acceptance speech, but the way she bounced back in the end had her fans singing her praises. (Ahh 👅) She appeared to have difficulty seeing the teleprompter. Megan explained her reason for relying on the teleprompter. Even with the teleprompter on deck, she still managed to hilarious fumble over her speech. But Megan recovered and delivered a heartfelt speech recognizing her commitment to appreciation and allyship toward Asian Pacific culture. Megan's ability to laugh at herself and quickly bounce back from the teleprompter flub really resonated with fans who agree that public speaking isn't always so smooth. One person said, "I love it. Yawl will never know what public speaking feels like cuz most of yawal only come alive in the comments!!!!" "I'm embarrassed for her .. but glad she laughed it off," another user wrote. "Teleprompters are not easy!" another person wrote. "One minute you doing good the next minute the words running cross the screen like Sha'carri Richardson. This has nothing to do with her being educated so yall stop it." This fan reminded everyone, "Listen she went to school already, don't do her." "Give her grace! We all make mistakes. That's why there is an eraser on pencils," another user said in defense of Megan. Nothing can keep my girl Meg down — especially a few funky words from a teleprompter (or haters in the comment section).
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
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How to Watch ‘The Judd Family: Truth Be Told' Lifetime Docuseries Online
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13-05-2025
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Gold House Celebrates the Most Impactful Asian Pacific and Multicultural Leaders at the Fourth Annual Gold Gala
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / May 13, 2025 / Gold House, the home of collective power where global leaders unite to change culture, hosted its fourth annual Gold Gala at the historic Music Center in downtown Los Angeles. Convening over 600 of the most influential Asian Pacific and multicultural leaders across industries, the Gold Gala celebrated special honors for indelible cultural change, as well as the 2025 A100 List of the 100 most impactful Asian Pacific leaders over the past year. Program highlights included: Ang Lee, Academy Award-winning director, received the Gold Legend Honor to multiple standing ovations, presented by filmmaker James Sweeney, filmmaker and screenwriters Nisha Ganatra and Andrew Ahn, and Academy Award-winning producer Samantha Quan, recognizing his extraordinary achievements in cinema and his role in elevating Asian Pacific stories to global Grammy Award-winning artist Megan Thee Stallion was honored with the One House Honor, with members of Multi-platinum Music Group, Far East Movement (James Roh and Kevin Nishimura) presenting, for her unwavering support of Asian Pacific culture and creatives through music collaborations, fashion looks, TV/film projects, and anime Ishihara, CEO of the Pokémon Company, alongside Pikachu, was awarded the Gold Legend Honor, presented by Comedian and Actor, Naomi Watanabe, for shaping a multi-generational cultural phenomenon that transcends Jin Lee, New York Times best-selling author of Pachinko, accepted the Gold Legend Honor, presented by Award-winning Actress and Producer, Sandra Oh, and Award-winning Filmmaker, Lee Isaac Chung, celebrating her literary achievements and impact on global commemorate the 25th anniversary of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Zhang Ziyi accepted the Gold Generation Award on behalf of the cast and director, which was presented by Academy President Janet Yang, Chairman and CEO of East West Bank, Dominic Ng, and President of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Amy cast and directors of Moana 2, including Auli'i Cravalho, Dana Ledoux Miller, and Dave Derrick Jr., were celebrated with the Gold Ensemble Honor, presented by actress Brenda Song, actress and star of The Wedding Banquet, Kelly Marie Tran, and actress from the upcoming Sony film, Karate Kid: Legends, Ming-Na Wen, for their groundbreaking representation of Pasifika received the Billboard Gold Music Honor from CEO of Billboard, Mike Van, and Award-winning Filmmaker, Kogonada, recognizing her profound artistic impact in contemporary music and anticipation of her forthcoming album. She performed a stunning acoustic set of her newest single from her forthcoming album, Silver .Paak was awarded the Gold Mogul Honor, with rapper and actor Jonnie "Dumbfoundead" Park presenting for his multi-hyphenated success spanning music, film, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy. Also known as DJ Pee .Wee, .Paak DJ'd the Billboard Founders Party with a live trumpet and started the celebrity Karaoke Room with Tayme M. Chu, Gold House co-founder and #GoldOpen movement pioneer, received the A1 in Entertainment and Media for his historic accomplishments directing Wicked and its anticipated sequel, Wicked: For Good, presented by Academy President Janet Yang, two decade-long friend and collaborator actor-dancer Harry Shum Jr., and filmmaker mentee and actor-musician, Hayley Srinivas was recognized with the A1 in Business and Technology, awarded by CEO of Business Insider, Barbara Peng, Managing Partner at Kleiner Perkins, Mamoon Hamid, and General Partner of Gold House Ventures, Eric Feng, for Perplexity's groundbreaking leadership in democratizing access to the world's Mukherjee received the honor for A1 in Fashion, Lifestyle, and Fine Arts for his visionary creativity and commitment to preserving traditional craftsmanship from Prabal USA athletes and gold medalists Suni Lee, Lee Kiefer, Chuck Aoki, and Torri Huske were celebrated with the A1 in Sports and Gaming, presented by Five-time Olympian and Co-Founder of Saysh and Always Alpha, Allyson Felix, and Olympic Gymnast, Jordan Chiles, honoring their historic achievements at the Paris 2024 Olympic LA Wildfire Heroes, represented by Ann Lee of CORE and Natalie Tran of CAA Foundation, were honored with the A1 in Social Impact, with Chrissy Teigen and Television Star and Style Expert, Tan France, acknowledging their bravery, resilience, and dedication to rebuilding Los Angeles after this year's devastating were treated to an exclusive first-look at the upcoming Apple Original series "Chief of War," starring, executive produced and written by Jason Momoa, and premiering globally on Apple TV+ on August 1. The world premiere of the teaser trailer was presented by actor Luciane Buchanan, Executive Producer Doug Jung, and Executive Producer and Co-Creator Thomas Pa'a Atsuko Okatsuka was joined by the cast of "Deli Boys", Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh, and Poorna Jagannathan to share an exclusive first-look of Atsuko's new comedy special "Father", which premieres on Hulu on June also saw a sneak peak of Amazon MGM Studios' upcoming documentary "Lee Soo Man: King of K-Pop" which will be streaming globally on Prime Video May Koshy brought guests back from intermission with a hilarious sketch. Additional notable attendees included: Mindy Kaling, Daniel Dae Kim, H.E.R., John Legend, Agnez Mo, Alex and Maia Shibutani, Alysa Liu, Amanda Nguyen, Anjula Acharia, Bryan Greenberg, Carol Lim, Chloe Flower, Chloe Kim, Daniel Martin, E-40, Eileen Gu, Elodie Yung, Eric Nam, Eugene Lee Yang, Humberto Leon, Jamie Chung, Jeannie Mai, Jhené Aiko, Joel Kim Booster, Kelly Marie Tran, Kim Shui, Kimora Lee Simmons, Kelsey Meritt, Kristi Yamaguchi, Laufey, Leah Lewis, Lee Issac Chung, Lilly Singh, Lisa Ling, Liza Soberano, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Megan Suri, Nik Dodani, Nikko Remigio, Priya Krishna, Rahul Mishra, Rowoon, Shay Mitchell, Sherry Cola, Siwon Choi, Sohee Park, Stephanie Suganami, Taecyeon, Tayme Thapthimthong, Tiffany Young, and Utkarsh Ambudkar. Additional notable CEOs in attendance included: Debby Soo (OpenTable), Richard Dickson (Gap), Derek Chang (Liberty Media), Aaron and Albert Yang (Din Tai Fung), Alfred Chang (Everlane), Imran Amed (Business of Fashion), Imran Majid (Island Records), Faye Iosotaluno (Tinder), Jenny Ming (Rothy's), Karthik Rao (Nielsen), Ken Ohashi (Brooks Brother), Mariko Silver (The Lincoln Center), Michael Mente (Revolve), Rahul Purini (Crunchyroll), and Will Lee (Adweek). The theme for this year's evening, First Lights, honored those who provided glimmers of hope in uncertainty and darkness, lighting the path for all to follow. Guests were immersed in a multi-dimensional stage featuring digital designs representative of the birth of humanity from darkness. Gold auras representing the resounding impact and power of the Asian Pacific community embraced guests throughout various portions of the evening, including the grand step and repeat. Wearing "heritage-inspired black tie" from Asian Pacific designers, guests entered the Gold Gala by ascending a stunning gold staircase and elaborate Gold Carpet, with a media room presented by The Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation. Before honorees and presenters graced the stage, they were treated to hair and make-up touch-ups featuring brands from across the L'Oréal Groupe portfolio. During the program, Gold Gala guests dined on a three-course dinner, presented by OpenTable, with a menu highlighting Filipino cuisine created especially for the Gold Gala by James Beard Award-winning chef Lord Maynard Llera and his team at Kuya Lord in Los Angeles. The menu featured dishes showcasing Chef Llera's inventive take on his favorite regional dishes from his childhood, including an Ensalada Talong, Humba (Sweet Adobo) short ribs and tofu, and a Calamansi Mango Cake to end the meal. The dishes were accompanied by hydration provided by Smartwater and wine from Silver Oak. Throughout the night, Hennessy provided bespoke signature cocktails designed by mixologist Ash Miyasaki, such as the "Seoul Sparkler" and "Bangkok Blush" with Hennessy V.S.O.P and the "Night Bloom" with Hennessy X.O. Guests posed at the return of the "GoldBOT" camera, a special video experience with Cole Walliser presented by Genesis Motor America and featuring the new 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe. Guests also took center stage at the Reflections Photo Booth from Maybelline, as an extension of their #FacetheDifference campaign, and the group portrait station by Lounge Booth. As they left, Gold Gala guests received gift bags featuring the Imperial Youth Skin Cream from The Whoo, an Everlane ReNew Transit Backpack, assorted beauty products from the L'Oréal Groupe, a custom "24K" Gap hooded sweatshirt, Prabal Gurung's new memoir Walk Like a Girl provided by GoldenTV, and more. The Gold Gala was immediately followed by the Billboard x Gold House Founders Party that featured a headlining DJ performance by Grammy-nominated artist, DJ Pee .Wee (Anderson .Paak). The first-ever presentation of the Hennessy X.O La Carafe in Los Angeles kicked off the evening, and DJ Hu Dat kept the energy going throughout the evening. Guests were thrilled by the new Rakuten Viki arcade corner, featuring specialty claw machines themed to popular K-drama genres., and the return of the Bopomofo boba bar and comforting American Chinese favorites from Panda Express. In a true "Have you eaten yet?" fashion, the Panda Express Aunties served up care and karaoke as they kicked off the crowd-favorite Celebrity Karaoke Room, setting the stage for rousing performances that capped off the evening. The Gold Gala was also made possible with the generous support of East West Bank, HYBE, Invisalign, Nielsen, Pop Culture Collaborative, TikTok, and Visa. The Gold Gala was produced by long-time industry leader Sequoia Productions; the name behind prestigious events including Emmys Governors Gala, Oscars Governors Galal and G'Day USA Gala. Stage creatives were produced by Aura Studios. ABOUT GOLD HOUSE Gold House is the home of collective power where leaders unite to forge culture. We foster spaces where established and emerging makers gather to amplify their impact. We shape public perceptions by consulting on, investing in, and marketing society-defining media properties. We create new economies by backing the boldest entrepreneurs and scaling them internationally. By fueling unity, visibility, and economic mobility, success becomes our shared world. With roots in Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, and Singapore, Gold House operates with the heart of a nonprofit and the scale of a world-class enterprise. We don't just change culture-we make it. SOURCE: Gold House press release
