![]() ![]() "We're showcasing Asian-Americans who are talented and try to get away from the stereotypical humor usually associated with the community," he noted. A recent study by UCLA found that films with diverse casts get top box-office receipts and TV shows of the same ilk achieve the highest median ratings.Ĭhoi said "Asian AF" gives its performers an avenue both to address topics such as the need for more visibility for Asian-American actors and to show off their abilities. Similarly, a study of 1000 films from 2007-2016 conducted by USC Annenberg School of Journalism revealed that only about 3 percent of the directors were Asian or Asian-American.Īt least some research finds, however, that films and TV shows with minority actors do well with audiences. However, the latest Comprehensive Annenberg Report on Diversity says, of the top 414 films, shows and digital series released from 2014 to 2015, only 2.3 percent of speaking or named characters are Asians or Asian-Americans ande only 1 percent of leading roles go to Asian actors. residents who are of Asian descent represent 15 percent of the total population, which roughly amounts to more than 20 million people. Ken" and films like "Everything Before Us" help defy Hollywood's sometimes homogeneous version of the world, Asian-Americans are still nearly invisible on screen.Īccording to the U.S. ![]() I’ve forgotten what milk tastes like.Although TV shows such as ABC's "Fresh off the Boat" and "Dr. Billy Joel is my inspiration of choice at the Karaoke bar.Ģ5. I’m afraid of dying, dying by brutal murder, being abused in an old folk’s home, and my family members being kidnapped and held for ransom.Ģ4. ![]() ![]() I once threw away half a red velvet cake because I was afraid I would eat it all.Ģ3. I’ve slept in a church entryway and a stadium parking lot.Ģ2. At the beach, I like to dig a hole in the sand deep enough so that there’s water in the bottom.Ģ1. When I went sky diving, I didn’t open my eyes until I was five feet off the ground.Ģ0. I got engaged after one month of dating.ġ9. I once brought instant mashed potatoes to a Thanksgiving dinner.ġ8. I sometimes have anxiety attacks when I am faced with too many choices like at Bed Bath and Beyond, or Staples.ġ5. There’s a professional massage table in my bedroom.ġ2. I give some of the voices in my head names.ġ1. I wrote a song called, “Lying, Cheating, Fake Rat Bastard”ĩ. At separate times I’ve eaten an Equal packet, cubes of white sugar, cubes of brown sugar, and a Splenda packet, just for the taste of something sweet.ħ. I was voted “Miss Photogenic” in a teen age beauty pageant in Hawaii.Ħ. I’ve read the NIV study Bible cover to cover.ĥ. For six months I wrote exclusively with my left hand. As a child, ½ of my meals were fast food. I didn’t have a true “girlfriend” until I was 26.Ģ. My “25 Random Things” list from my Facebook Notes Page (early 2009). Twitter Keiko Agena | Instagram Keiko Agena However… you can favorite my shop and be notified when new items arrive! CONTACT RESUME/CREDITS ARTWORK: ACRYLIC, INK, GRAPHITE No Mistakes is a supportive space for amateurs, professional creatives, and everyone in between to test their boundaries, get to know their inner artist, and produce unique, meaningful work they feel proud of. * What actions can you take today to feed or rest your artistic impulse? What works, and how could you rework what doesn’t? * Look at an old piece of art that you’re not proud of. * Describe a success you had, and identify the skills you learned to get you there. Interspersed with coloring pages and original artwork by Agena, each exercise teaches you to confront your emotions, rethink your art, and take mindful breaks to recharge in her own playful, encourgaging voice: In this inspiring workbook, artist and former Gilmore Girls actress Keiko Agena guides you through simple exercises based on one of the founding ideas of improv: Any misstep is an opportunity for growth and creativity. What if there were no mistakes? OK, that’s impossible–but what if you learned to view your mistakes in a whole new light? (Photo by David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)Īn inspiring creative journal based on mindfulness practices and the “no mistakes” principles of improv, by a Gilmore Girls alum. Keiko Agena at the THE FIRST red carpet event (Photo by Rachel Murray/Getty Images for Hulu) Keiko Agena as Nancy in DIRTY JOHN Keiko Agena at the 13 REASONS WHY red carpet event Keiko Agena as Viola Goto in BETTER CALL SAUL. ![]()
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