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22nd Annual Unforgettable Gala Honorees Joan Chen, Hiroyuki Sanada & EP Albert Kim Champion Unwavering “Commitment To AAPI Representation” As A “Stepping Stone”  Never To Take For Granted


the 22nd annual Unforgettable Gala took place at the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel to honor the best of the AAPI community from activists, filmmakers to digital creators

The Unforgettable Gala ’s (UNFO) 22nd annual Asian American Awards returned to the Beverly Hills Hilton on Dec 14 to honor and highlight the growing diversity, intersectionality and social awareness initiatives across the entertainment industry and beyond. Produced by Character Media and GoldenTV, the UNFO is the leading and longest-running Asian American awards ceremony that recognizes breakout talent and distinguished artisans across the broad spectrum of the AAPI and API community. Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender showrunner Albert Kim also echoed similar sentiments during his speech for the Vanguard Achievement, acknowledging the lack of pursuit in Hollywood when it comes to casting API and Indigenous talents but hoping the industry creates a more inclusive future.

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