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Things to Know From Angry Asian America


Next Thursday, several presidential campaigns -- Mike Bloomberg, Bernie Sanders, Andrew Yang, with more to be announced -- will be participating in the AAPI Decision 2020 Twitter Town Hall to discuss issues important to AAPI communities. It's happening February 13 at 2:00pm EST. Join the conversation at #AAPI2020 Co-sponsored by National Council of Asian Pacific Americans, AAPI Data, APIA Vote and Asian American Journalists Association.

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Snake Eyes star Henry Golding reveals first look at G.I. Joe spin-off
Henry Golding, who stars in the G.I. Joe spinoff Snake Eyes, currently filming in Japan, offered a first look of sorts from the film, in celebration of his birthday. "Because its my birthday today and I'm playing Snake Eyes... Here's your first look," he wrote on Instagram. The photo doesn't reveal much, but it's pretty badass.

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Anti-Chinese "Coronavirus" Message Found at Columbia University
At Columbia University, someone apparently wrote "Wuhan virus isolation area" on a library blackboard. The message, which was shared widely on social media, was apparently "in broken Chinese handwriting" and "clearly not from a Chinese person." So, you know, just another somebody out there using the coronavirus outbreak as an excuse to do racist shit.

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Family Karma
Oh boy. An Indian American community gets the Bravo reality show treatment in Family Karma, an upcoming unscripted series centering on a group of friends and their families as they navigate love, success, and cultural traditions in Miami. According to Bravo, Family Karma "will give viewers a never-before-seen glimpse inside the intriguing lives of seven young Indian-American friends as they try and strike a balance between following their own paths and living their own dreams in Miami, while also staying true to their families' traditions. Welcome to your new guilty pleasure. Premieres March 8.

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Waking Up Sucks (Sometimes)
After taking a two-year break from releasing new music, singer/songwriter AJ Rafael is back with a new song and music video "Waking Up Sucks (Sometimes)." Strong first crush vibes with this one. But oof, that ending.

Casting Call: Asian American family wanted for reality show

Major cable network seeks Asian immigrant parents and their "Americanized" kids for docu-series.



I don't know if it's the success of Fresh Off The Boat or Crazy Rich Asians or what, but there's been a recent spate of casting calls looking for Asian American-themed reality television shows. Here's another one.

GRB Entertainment, a production company that specializes in unscripted alternative programming, is looking to cast subjects for a "docu-series celebrating Asian American families" on a major cable network.

They're very interested in finding an Asian family with immigrants parents and first generation children born in the United States, to explore the culture clash of traditional old-world parents and their "Americanized" kids. Does that situation sound familiar to you? Does your family wanna be on TV?

Here are some more details:

Manny Pacquiao does it all in 'Too Manny Things'

Marques Ray, Randall Park and Tess Paras star in the Manny Pacquiao reality show.



Between all the training, endorsements, painting, singing, recording, serving in Congress, picking up the cake, rescuing his wife Jinkee from kidnappers and who knows what else, pro boxer Manny Pacquiao will carve out some time to face Floyd Mayweather in the ring this Saturday. He's a very busy man.

In the inaugural episode of Manny's very own reality show, Too Manny Things, starring Marques Ray, Randall Park and Tess Paras, we follow a day in the life of the busiest many alive.

Take a look:

'Fresh Off The Boat': The Reality Show?

Casting an Asian American family for the "reality version of Fresh Off The Boat."



All right. Many of us hoped that if Fresh Off The Boat was a hit, it might lead to opening the door for more Asian Americans on television. I'm not quite sure this is what we had in mind...

I recently received an email from Jonny B, a casting producer for Crybaby Media, a content development and creative packaging firm that specializes in reality television and docuseries. They were apparently approached by a major network looking for the "reality version of Fresh Off The Boat." Whaaaaat.

MTV seeks "Asian American Best Friends" for reality show

Casting "fun fashionistas" who are "proud of their Asian American heritage."

Having thoroughly exploited drunk housemates, teenage moms, expectant teenage moms, online couples and the real Orange County, among many other reality television endeavors, it appears that MTV now has its sights set on making a show about "fun, fabulous and fancy" young Asian Americans.

Do you have an incredible group of friends who know how to spend a buck or two?

According to this casting call, MTV is looking for a group of young Asian American friends who "aren't wary of spending what they earn (or don't!) and are proud of their Asian American heritage." Throw in a little in-group drama and some classic Asian parental disappointment, and you've got a recipe for reality TV.

Here's the casting call:

Reality show seeks "Ultra Rich Asian Girls of Vancouver"

Casting call and open auditions on June 26. Because you can make reality show about anything.



Got this passed along to me... Asians of Vancouver! A production company is looking to cast you for a new reality show. But you can't just be any Asian girl. They're looking for the Ultra Rich Asian Girls of Vancouver.

Vancouver Reality Show Seeks 'Ultra Rich Asian Girls'

HBIC TV is described as a new reality show about "the Luxurious Lifestyles of the Ultra Rich Asian Girls in Vancouver." Because, hey, at this point, you can make a reality show about anything. The producers of HBIC TV plan to hold open auditions in Vancouver on June 26.

Here's the video announcing auditions:

Kristina Wong wants reparations for Yellow Fever

Watch her tear shit up on Myx TV's reality series 'I'm Asian American and...'



I adore Kristina Wong. From the moment I met her, I've admired Kristina for being fierce, funny and utterly fearless as a performance artist, provocateur, and friend. So I was quite pleased to hear that she's being featured on Myx TV's new reality TV show, I'm Asian American and..., a documentary series focused on the diverse Asian American diaspora. Yes, Kristina Wong... reality television star. And she destroys it.

The episode title alone should get you watching. In "I'm Asian American and... I Want Reparations For Yellow Fever," Kristina sets her target on guys with an Asian fetish. It's pretty darn marvelous. Take a look:

New TV docu-series explores Asian American diaspora

'I'm Asian American and...' premieres April 23 on Myx TV



Myx TV just dropped the trailer for its latest original series, I'm Asian American and..., a new documentary series focusing the diverse Asian American diaspora, following unique and sometimes controversial individuals who don't fit the "model minority" stereotype. If this sounds familiar, I posted a casting call this series last year.

Shot in and around Los Angeles, the series consists of ten episodes, each featuring real people challenging stereotypes about Asian Americans in their everyday lives, from a lawyer who fights human trafficking to a living doll; a dog nanny, a big-time radio DJ, a triplet whose siblings have autism, and more.

The show premieres April 23 on Myx TV. Here's the trailer:

Casting Call: MYX TV's I'm Asian American and...

Reality series looking for "unique" Asian Americans



Got this casting call sent my way for a new series on MYX TV...

They're looking for interesting and noteworthy personalities to profile on I'm Asian American and..., a new show spotlighting Asian Americans who defy the stereotypes, have an unusual story, lifestyle, or secret obsession. Are you someone who is out-of-the-box or living in a unique situation? You should be on television.

The show is looking for Asian American subjects, 18-35 years old who live in Southern California area. Here are some more details:

Reality show casting call seeks Asian American families

In search of "multi-generational, affluent, Asian American families."

Got this casting call sent my way for a potential reality television show that's looking for "multi-generational, affluent, Asian American families."

I don't know much more beyond that -- heck, maybe they're trying to make the reality TV version of Crazy Rich Asians -- but it's being produced by High Noon Entertainment, which has had shows the Travel Channel, AMC, TLC, Discovery Channel and the like, so it's legit. Infer what you will.

Here's some more information on what they're looking for:

Could Dami Im become the first Asian Australian pop star?

Powerhouse performer is the fan favorite to win Australia's X Factor.



The internet continues my education of televised reality singing competitions. This is a great story from down under, where contestant Dami Im has been kicking ass on the Australian version of The X Factor. Week after week, the 24-year-old Korean Australian music teacher from Queensland has been wowing the judges and winning the hearts of viewers with her powerhouse performances. Here's a recap of her superstar-making season so far...

Casting Call: Reality show seeks Asian Americans "who strongly identify with Hip-Hop Culture"

Searching for "street smart Asian American friends with interest in hip-hop culture."

Got this odd reality show casting call sent my way... Are you a "street smart" Asian American with "interest in hip-hop culture"? (I can think of, like, a hundred people who fit this description.) According to this casting call, a major television production company is looking for you and your friends for a reality show: CASTING: Group of Asian American Friends who strongly identify with Hip-Hop Culture.

I don't what production company is making this, or what kind of show they're putting together. But I've seen my fair share of reality television to know that they'll make a friggin' show about anything. And people will watch it. Here are some more details on who they're looking for:

Big Brother 15 is the most racist show on television

Big Brother is watching! And this season, we're apparently watching the most racist cast ever. The live feeds for the CBS reality competition recently caught some racist and homophobic comments uttered by the show's contestants: 'Big Brother' Racist And Homophobic Comments Captured On Live Feeds.

Wait, first: Big Brother is still on TV? And people still watch it?

But viewers apparently did not get to see GinaMarie, Aaryn and Kaitlin hurling insanely racist stereotypes and hateful jokes in reference to their Asian, Black and gay competitors/housemates -- producers edited the conversation out of the show's broadcast. Then what the hell is the point of this stupid show, if people can't tune in to see Big Brother contestants for the awful human beings that they really are?

From the makers of K-Town: Roll Models

Oooooh boy. The producers behind the controversial admit-it-you-watched-it reality show K-Town are at it again, and this time they've set their sights on the underground car scene, sexy import models and go-go dancers. Here's the trailer for Roll Models, exploring a very different side of Asian American youth culture:

Transformers 4 to cast Chinese actors through reality show

Hey, want to be in the next Transformers movie? (Yes, they're making another one.) Then you might want to make your way over to China. Transformers 4 will be partially shot in China -- gotta get that China money, yo -- and they will be casting some of the Chinese roles in the movie... through a reality show: Chinese Reality Show Will Choose Four Actors for 'Transformers 4.'

Whether you're a professional actor or an unknown with no prior experience, if you are lucky enough to snag yourself a place on The Transformers 4 Chinese Actor Talent Search, airing in June, then you might have a chance to see yourself alongside Autobots and Decepticons on the big screen:

watch the premiere of lolwork

Speaking of reality television, Bravo's new series LOLwork premieres this week. The show follows the behind-the-scenes office antics of staff members at ICanHasCheezburger -- you know, the funny cat photo website -- led by chief executive Ben Huh. You can watch the first episode online.

When I first heard they were making this show, I joked that I envisioned something like TMZ, but instead of employees standing around their desks dishing celebrity gossip, they discussed the merits of cat photos.

After watching the premiere, that's kind of what it actually is. Watch:

k-town season two trailer

Uh oh. Here comes trouble. K-Town is back. Love it or hate it, you watched at least some of the trashy reality web series everybody was talking about. Admit it! Hell, I watched the first season and I kind of hated myself a little for it... but no lie, I watched the whole damn thing. The second season premieres this month, promising to be "wilder and sexier than ever."

Here's the season two trailer: