A-pop! is monthly column of all things Asian in popular culture

By Ninette Cheng
Northwest Asian Weekly

This month, it’s all about the television stars (or wannabe stars)! “K-Town” was cast and the pilot has been shot, but it hasn’t been picked up. Meanwhile, Charice gets botox-ed up for “Glee” while Peter Gallagher was dropped. Maggie Q, Grace Park, and Daniel Dae Kim stopped by Comic Con to talk “Nikita” and “Hawaii Five-O.” Finally, it looks like Elin Nordegren Woods is preparing to cash in from her divorce to the infamous Tiger Woods. Read the full story

A-pop! A monthly column of all things Asian in pop culture

By Ninette Cheng
Northwest Asian Weekly

The constant good news only lasted so long. It has been a mixed month for Asian American celebrities and, unfortunately, it ended in tragedy. South Korean actor and singer Park Yong-ha was found dead of an apparent suicide. Additionally, “The Last Airbender” was met with negative reception and controversy, the Black Eyed Peas made history in the UK, Filipino pop star Charice joins “Glee,” and Jay Chou and Justin Chon are featured in films. Read the full story

A-pop! is a monthly column of all things Asian in popular culture

By Ninette Cheng
Northwest Asian Weekly

1: Nicole Scherzinger and her mirror ball trophy 2: Ryo Ishikawa 3: Brenda Song 4: Vivienne Tam 5: Tam’s designs on HP products 6: Jackie Chan

Let’s check out what’s in store for your favorite Asian American celebrities this summer! Last month (amid some grumblings), pop group Pussycat Dolls’ lead singer Nicole Scherzinger, a Filipina, won “Dancing with the Stars” and was promptly cast, alongside Vanessa Hudgens, another Filipina, in a new role. Eighteen-year-old Ryo Ishikawa clinched the Japan Tour title. Meanwhile, Disney Channel’s Brenda Song found herself in three films, Vivienne Tam debuted her netbook design, and Jackie Chan finished first. Let’s get started! Read the full story

By Ninette Cheng
NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY

It’s that time of the month again! We have more news about your favorite Asian and Asian Ameri­can celebrities! Kal Penn has announced his re­turn to show business. Unfortunately, his cheer was short-lived because he was later robbed. Jackie Chan topped a list of Chinese celebrities and Liu Wen became Estee Lauder’s first Asian model. Finally, the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival occurred this month. Read the full story

1: Professional golfer Tiger Woods, 2: Actor and model Freida Pinto, 3: Actor John Cho, 4: Actor and politician Kal Penn, 5: Actor Grace Park, 6: Actor Daniel Dae Kim, 7: Pop singer Nicole Sherzinger, and 8: Comedian and actor Aziz Ansari

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A-pop is a monthly column about all things Asian in popular culture

Ninette Cheng

By Ninette Cheng
Northwest Asian Weekly

Happy spring! This month brought some new beginnings for some Asian celebrities. In Tiger Woods’ case, he attempted to turn over a new leaf. Padma Lakshmi introduced a new baby girl to the world, Zhang  Ziyi opts out of a film, and the cast of “Glee” is invited to the White House. I will also update you on how Asian American U.S. Olympians finished! Read the full story

A pop! is a monthly column of all things Asian in pop culture

By Ninette Cheng
Northwest Asian Weekly

Looks like it’s time for another update on your favorite Asian American celebrities! This past month, Tila Tequila made a fool of herself, Yao Ming finds out that he is becoming a father, the Black Eyed Peas head home with three Grammy awards, John Park makes his mark on American Idol, and “Lost” returns. Plus, I have updates on awards, television shows, and movies. Read the full story

One of high school student Steven Cong’s greatest passions is hip hop music. This is why he’s organizing a concert called Words of One People with some of his favorite Asian American artists. They are 1: Canary Sing 2: Know Choice 3: G.O.W.E. 4: Massiah 6: Nam and 7: Inglish (Photo 5 is Know Choice (right) with his co-performer DJ Rise.)

By Vivian Nguyen
Northwest Asian Weekly

For most high school students, typical after-school activities may include competing in a high school sport, performing in a music group, or planning the layout for the school yearbook. Read the full story

1: Michelle Yeoh, 2: Sheryl Crow 3: Masi Oka 4: Heidi Montag 5: Thakoon Panichgul 6: Rosie O’Donnell, 7: Rafael Nadal 8: Apl.de.ap 9: Kofi Annan 10: Cassie 11: Lady Gaga, 12: BoA

By Ninette Cheng
Northwest Asian Weekly

Happy Lunar New Year! This year marks the year of the tiger, the big boys of the safari. Like the animals, those born in the year of the tiger are known for their courage, intelligence, and strength. They are also honest (almost to a fault), resilient, competitive, and vain. Read the full story

A-pop! is a monthly column of all things Asian in popular culture

Ninette Cheng

By Ninette Cheng
Northwest Asian Weekly

Happy new year to you and to our favorite Asian American celebrities! Some of our favorites had a pretty rough ending to the year, while others had reasons to celebrate. Here’s what went down last month: Tiger Woods — need I say more? Jon Gosselin is detached from Kate once and for all, Jackie Chan’s “Karate Kid” trailer is released, and Jay Sean makes music history. Read the full story

By Ninette Cheng
Northwest Asian Weekly

Welcome to the special 13th edition of my pop culture column! After one year of covering Asian Americans in pop culture, I have witnessed a lot of ups and downs. It is on that note that I present my list of top celebrities and figures that reflected how far Asians have come in pop culture and the bottom five that were flat out embarrassing. Read the full story

A-pop! is a monthly column discussing the happenings of Asians and Asian Americans in the entertainment biz

By Ninette Cheng
Northwest Asian Weekly

This November included some highs and lows for Asian American performers, some breakups, a World Series performance, a film with a mostly Asian cast, an angel, and my favorite, a sexiest man title! Let’s get the bad news over with!

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