11 Asian-American Stars Tell Us The Iconic Roles They’ve Always Wanted To Play

Can you imagine Albert Tsai as Harry Potter?



Last Saturday, the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE) an organization that advocates for Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders in the industry, celebrated its 25th anniversary with big gala bash gathering together some of the biggest names in Hollywood at the Belasco Theater in downtown Los Angeles.

BuzzFeed was on the red carpet asking some of the stars to share an iconic role they've always wanted to play.

26 Things Asian Americans Secretly Google

There are just some things that we Asians do not know... about being Asian.



Why are Asians lactose intolerant? How do you say "happy birthday" in Cantonese? Asian glow remedies. How to do monolid makeup. Whether you'd like to admit it or not, there are just some things that we Asian Americans do not know... about being Asian American. Stuff you'd presume we'd know. Stuff we might be embarrassed that we don't know. Thus, the truth in this latest BuzzFeed video...

When Your Parents Speak Broken English

Bless the kids who have been forced to translate for their parents in hella awkward situations.



If you're the child of immigrants, some of you can relate to this. BuzzFeed has posted a moving video featuring young men and women sharing what it's like When Your Parents Speak Broken English. They share about memorable moments from growing up, the times they've had to translate for their parents, and the sometimes awkward, sometimes painful interactions they've had because of the language barrier.

Take a look:

Odd Ways Our Asian Moms Say "I Love You"

Jenny Yang, Christine Minji Chang and Joy Regullano channel their Asian moms.



Immigrant parents speak a unique language of love. And it doesn't necessarily mean saying the actual words, "I love you." Often, it sounds like the love in this hilariously awesome BuzzFeed video, Odd Ways Our Asian Moms Say "I Love You," in which Jenny Yang, Christine Minji Chang and Joy Regullano expertly channel their Asian moms and drop some truth. Asian Mom Truth. This is so real it hurts:

When You Can't Help But Show How You Feel

Or How Love Happens in a Dance Flick



Ooh, that feeling. When you see that special someone from across the bar, and there's only one way to show them how you really feel: DANCE, BRO. In this BuzzFeed video, some dancing dudes demonstrate their smooth moves to impress a classy lady. It's really weird, cute and cool all at once.

Just watch:

Japanese American Women Try On Geisha Halloween Costumes

"The Geisha With The Dragon Tattoo"



So you've seen my excruciatingly terrible gallery of Asian-themed Halloween costumes, which includes of disturbing number of "geisha" ensembles. Geishas, by the way, are a real thing, with a rich culture and history in Japan. Ever wonder what actual people of Japanese descent think of these crappy geisha costumes you can buy out of a plastic bag? Here's your answer. In this BuzzFeed video, Japanese-American Women Try On Geisha Halloween Costumes. As you might expect, they do not approve.

Take a look:

26 Questions Asians Have For White People

"Why do you always ask me where am I really from?"



BuzzFeed continues to bring it with the Asian American content. In this video, Eugene Lee Yang and the BuzzFeed crew air out some of their everyday racial frustrations and annoyances by asking some questions. Twenty-six questions, actually. Here are 26 Questions Asians Have For White People.

When You Realize He Has Yellow Fever

Jenny Yang re-enacts a real-life encounter with a particularly acute case of the fever.



It's an awkward moment, my sisters. When you're with a white guy, and that unfortunate epiphany strikes like lightning, When You Realize He Has Yellow Fever. My friend Jenny Yang has been there. In this BuzzFeed video, she explains why she doesn't date white guys, sharing a story and re-enacting a real-life encounter with one particularly acute case of yellow fever. It's pretty damn hilarious.

Based on a true story...

Asians React to Yellowface

In this BuzzFeed video, we offer some thoughts on Hollywood's greatest racist hits.



Not that we needed a reminder of how friggin' racist Hollywood can be.... In this BuzzFeed video, Asians react to yellowface. They recently got some Asian American folks, including me and my pal Jenny Yang, to sit down, watch and react to various movie and TV clips in which white actors were made up to look like some form of "Asian," like Marlon Brando in Teahouse of the August Moon, Mickey Rooney in Breakfast and Tiffany's and more. I think we reacted pretty much as expected.

Take a look:

Asian parents have the sex talk with their adult daughters

"The Encyclopedia Britannica has a really good section on sex."



My fellow Asian Americans, when you were growing up, did your parents give you the sex talk? For a lot of us, the subject was not discussed and pretty much avoided altogether. In this hilarious and heartfelt Buzzfeed video, Asian Parents Have The Sex Talk With Their Daughters As Adults. Our friend Jenny Yang and her mom get in on the awkwardness, and it's amazing and honest comedy gold.

Take a look:

I'm Asian, But I'm Not...

Don't let stereotypes define who you are.



BuzzFeed keeps bringing that Asian American content. In this PSA-like video, I'm Asian, But I'm Not, a bunch of Asian Americans -- by now, if you've seen enough of these videos, you'll recognize a lot of these usual suspects from the BuzzFeed video team -- talk about some of the ways they do or do not defy the usual Asian stereotypes. They're definitely not letting stereotypes define who they are.

Check it out:

Kids of Asian Immigrants Talk About Their Parents' Sacrifices

This BuzzFeed video had me in tears.



Oh man. I am feeling this one so hard right now. In this BuzzFeed video, the children of Asian immigrants open up and talk about some of the sacrifices their parents made for them while growing up -- and take the opportunity to say thank you. Not gonna lie, this one had me fighting back a few tears.

Take a look:

What Asian Country Has The Best Dessert?

Lynn Chen goes on a quest in celebration of Asian Dessert Heritage Month.



Our friend, actress and food blogger Lynn Chen, recently went on a quest to determine, once and for all, What Asian Country Has The Best Dessert? In this BuzzFeed video, she hits the streets of Los Angeles in celebration of Asian Dessert Heritage Month. (Okay, there is no such month. But hell, Asian Dessert Heritage Month should be a real thing. Let's make it a thing. #AsianDessertHeritageMonth.)

Lynn samples desserts from various Asian nations and names her favorite. Let's see the results:

Asian Americans Respond to Racist Comments

"Joke's on you. I'm bad at math."



Have you ever gotten a racist comment, and didn't know how to respond? Maybe you were too young to know what to say, or were just shocked and let the moment pass, only to stew over it and come up with a response much later? In this BuzzFeed video, several Asian Americans recall some of the stupid, racist things that have been said to them, and respond to the haters.

Chinese People Try Panda Express For The First Time

Taste testers of Chinese descent sample greatest hits from the fast food chain's menu.



Everybody knows that there's Chinese food... and then there's "Chinese food." If you don't know the difference, let me be the one to break it to you. Most of the stuff that is dished out and sold at your average strip mall Chinese takeout joint is nowhere to be found on menus in China. It's something else entirely.

The quintessential franchise version of "Chinese" cuisine is, of course, Panda Express. A staple of every mall food court, the ubiquitous fast food chain has had a hand in shaping America's palate for "Chinese" food. But what do Chinese people think about Panda Express?

In this BuzzFeed video, Chinese People Try Panda Express For The First Time. Taste testers of Chinese descent -- virgin tongues to the Panda's flavors -- sample and give their thoughts on Egg Rolls, Orange Chicken, Kung Pao Chicken, Chow Mein, and other greatest hits from the Panda Express menu.

Their reactions are interesting. Take a look:

Jenny Yang's Smartass Answers for Your Dumbass Questions

"Actually, I'm not that good at math."



Boom. Last month, BuzzFeed put a call out on Facebook for questions to use in a video feature called "Ask an Asian," in which our friend comedian Jenny Yang would answer people's questions about Asian Americans. They received almost 7,000 submissions, and a large bulk of the questions were less than spectacular.

So much ignorance out there. But hey, might as well turn all of that stupidity into fodder for a video. "Ask An Asian" has dropped, and Jenny's got lots of smartass answers for your dumbass questions. It's delightful.

Check it out:

BuzzFeed turned to Facebook for questions to "Ask An Asian." You can probably guess what happened.

This comment thread is a big box of ignorance bust wide open.



I suppose this was inevitable. My good friend, comedian Jenny Yang is teaming up with BuzzFeed to produce an upcoming video called "Ask An Asian," in which she answers questions -- no doubt, with smarts and sass -- about Asian Americans. You know, the stuff you've always wanted to know, but maybe were afraid to ask.

Naturally, to gather some ideas to get them started, BuzzFeed Video posted a call for questions on its Facebook page. "Please reply in the comments with questions you have for Asians-Americans." Naturally, the comments were flooded with a truckload of predictably dumbass, ridiculous and/or racist questions.

Like I said, inevitable. Here is just a tiny sampling:

Awkward Moments Only Asians Understand

"No, where are you REALLY from?"



From part of the team that brought you If Asians Said The Stuff White People Say... Here's another BuzzFeed video featuring Eugene Lee Yang dropping some more funny truth about everyday microaggressions. My fellow Asians, you will probably relate to some or all of these Awkward Moments Only Asians Understand.

Check it out:

People of Color Try Sailing For The First Time

"Buzzfeed, this production value is crazy!"



Adventure at sea! My good friend, comedian Jenny Yang is back for another BuzzFeed video that dares to ask the hard questions, and explores what happens when People Of Color Try Sailing For The First Time. Jenny, joined by fellow people of color Quinta Brunson and Jamar Neighbors, embarks on an epic maritime adventure of Caucasian proportions. See what happens:

If Asians Said The Stuff White People Say

"No, where are you really from?"



BOOM. Check out this short but sweet BuzzFeed video by my good friend Abe Forman-Greenwald: If Asians Said The Stuff White People Say, in which our pal Jenny Yang and Eugene Yang turn the tables and drop a volley of ignorant comments... about white people. My people, you've heard it all before: