The Arts
This Indian-American author, model, activist, and television host, is best known for her work on Top Chef. She became a model before embarking on a career in television.
Who is Padma Lakshmi?
This Asian American snowboarder, whose parents are of South Korean descent, made headlines at the 2018 Winter Olympics by becoming the youngest woman to win an Olympic snowboarding gold medal.
Who is Chloe Kim?
In 2014, this woman was the first teenager to be awarded a Nobel Peace Prize at just 17 years old
Who is Malala Yousafzai?
This Malaysian actress rose to fame in the 1990s after starring in Hong Kong action films where she performed her own stunts. She won the best lead actress Oscar in 2022, making her the first asian lead actress winner to do so.
Who is Michelle Yeoh?
This Sri Lankan Tamil recording artist gained worldwide fame with hits like “Paper Planes” and “Bad Girls”
Who is M.I.A.?
This mini series follows Kamala Khan, a 16-year-old fangirl of the Avengers who struggles to fit in until she gains her own powers. This mini series is the first marvel installment to showcase a Muslim protagonist.
What is Ms. Marvel?
This Asian American tennis player made history by becoming the first Asian player to win a Grand Slam singles title.
Who is Naomi Osaka?
This Chinese-American journalist and activist for Asian American and LGBTQ rights is one of the most influential journalists who pushed for the investigation of the murder of Vincent Chin. Her journalism played a crucial role in bringing federal civil rights charges against his murderers.
Who is Helen Zia?
This third generation Japanese and Hawaiian resident became the first woman of color and first Asian American to be elected to Congress.
Who is Patsy Mink?
This Palestinian-Chilean artist recently sold-out her first North American tour, centered around songs like "Ana Lahale" and "Ghareeb Alay"
Who is Elyanna?
This actress and comedian’s sitcom “All-American Girl” was one of the first US TV show to focus on an Asian American famil
Who is Margaret Cho?
This former figure skater, born to a Japanese mother and Hawaiian father, won the silver medal in the 1992 Winter Olympics.
Who is Kristi Yamaguchi?
This Asian American drew from influences like Malcolm X to support the anti-war movement, reparations for Japanese American internment, and rights for political prisoners. She founded the Day of Remembrance Committee to commemorate the authorization of the executive order which initiated the removal and incarceration of Japanese Americans during WW2
Who is Yuri Kochiyama?
In 2014, this woman was the first teenager to be awarded a Nobel Peace Prize at just 17 years old
Who is Malala Yousafzai?
Michelle Zauner, author of Crying in H Mart, first became known as the lead vocalist for this alternative pop band.
This American multi-hyphenate is best known for her Netflix stand-up specials Baby Cobra, Hard Knock Wife, and Don Wong. She has also starring, writing and producing the romantic comedy film Always Be My Maybe
Who is Ali Wong?
This Asian American mixed martial artist, born in Canada to a Singaporean father and South Korean mother, became the youngest-ever MMA world champion at the age of 19. She recently started a mental health awareness organization called FightStory for MMA fighters.
Who is Amy Chow?
This Chinese-Canadian physician served as the Director General of the World Health Organization from 2006-2017
Who is Margaret Chan?
This Thai-American is the first duoble amputee in the senate and the first senator to give birth while in office.
Who is Tammy Duckworth?
While best known in the US for starring in films like Chungking Express and 2046, this star is recognized by Guinness World Records as the best selling c-pop female artist in history.
Who is Faye Wong?
This Korean-born American chef is best known for winning the tenth season of Top Chef and is the current host of Top Chef.
Who is Kristen Kish?
This Asian American mixed martial artist, born in Canada to a Singaporean father and South Korean mother, became the youngest-ever MMA world champion at the age of 19. She recently started a mental health awareness organization called FightStory for MMA fighters.
Who is Angela Lee?
This Korean-American attorney gained national prominence in 1992 as the spokesperson and mediator for the Asian community following the Los Angeles Riots.
Who is Angela E. Oh?
Born in Japan, she was the first woman to climb Mount Everest and the tallest peak across each continent (the Seven Summits)
Who is Junko Tabei
The child of a Japenese Mother and an American father, this lush singer spent her childhood living in countries including Turkey, Malaysia, and the Czech Republic.
Who is Mitski?