Zen Cho’s Sorcerer to the Crown -A Fantasy Novel Blend of Jane Austen, Magic, POC, Feminism, & Malaysian Culture

posted by Sophia Whittemore

By Sophia Whittemore
AsAmNews Intern
 

When I read Zen Cho’s work Sorcerer to the Crown, I expected a fun fantasy romp with a Victorian style of writing. The characters engaged in periodic intrigue, matchmaking, and magical hi-jinks.

I didn’t expect a lovable Malaysian female mentor,(move aside, Merlin), a half-Indian/badass female lead, a POC sorcerer … Read more

Meet the New Male Lead for Crazy Rich Asians

posted by Randall

An actor from Singapore and Malaysia has been tapped to play the male lead in the upcoming movie, Crazy Rich Asians .
 
The Hollywood Reporter broke the story that Henry Golding has been chosen to play Nick Young in the adaptation of Kelvin Kwan’s best selling … Read more

Some Groups Oppose Getting More Information about Asian Americans

posted by Louis Chan

By Louis Chan
AsAmNews National Correspondent

 

The same divide that exists among Asian groups over affirmative action in higher education is surfacing again–this time in California over a bill that would disaggregate data among Asian Americans.

The social media activist group 18 Million Rising is urging people to call their legislators to urge passage … Read more

Asians Both Victims & Perpetrators of Human Trafficking

posted by Randall

By Minnie Roh
Asian American Life

When people speak about human trafficking, it is almost always equated with the sex industry. But the problem is far more prevalent ranging from trafficking of domestic workers like maids or nannies to garment, agricultural and construction workers.

According to a study conducted by the Freedom Network, a national … Read more

Asian Director & Pacific Islander Actor Pegged to Take Big Roles in DC Comic’s ‘Aquaman’

posted by Randall

Horror and action director James Wan has signed on to direct DC Cinematic Universe’s Aquaman, reports CinemaBlend.
 
Wan recently directed the highly successful Furious 7 after taking over the helm from Justin Lin. Wan is of course best known for his horror flicks, Saw, Insidious and The Conjuring.
 … Read more