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Female Asian Influencers To Look Out For!
This generation is known to be heavily influenced by what they see on social media, and especially by those who they follow. Otherwise known as influencers, these social media stars are all over Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, creating content ranging from lifestyle/beauty, fitness, music, and more. Check out some of my favorite Asian influencers who are empowering other women in their field and are incredible role models for young girls everywhere!
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Lea Salonga: Pride of the Philippines
Multiple Tony award-winning actress and singer, Lea Salonga is the epitome of power, pure talent, and poise. A native of the Philippines, she was the first Asian woman to win a Tony Award (1991), the first Filipina to sign with an international record label (1993), and is one of the best-selling Filipino artists of all time.
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Maria Ho: Poker Player Extraordinaire
Ever since its origins, professional poker has been a scene dominated by men. If you’re into high stakes poker, names such as Phil Ivey, Daniel Negreanu and Dan Bilzerian might come to mind. Among those high stake legends, there’s Taiwanese born Maria Ho.
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Naomi Osaka: The Powerhouse On and Off the Court
When the pandemic hit, activities that required close-to-close human contact suddenly became a liability. People scrambled to find new hobbies that satisfied their craving for social interaction without sacrificing the required 6 ft. barrier.
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Tu Youyou: A Woman Scientist with a Vision for Traditional Chinese Medicine
Tu Youyou (屠呦呦) is a pharmaceutical chemist and malariologist from China. She managed to extract artemisinin, a drug vital in treating malaria in the 20th century. She was inspired by an ancient chinese medicine recipe for treating malaria and became the first person to properly extract the substance.
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Warrior Women
What do a group of young college apparel designers/merchandisers have in common with Disney’s heroine Mulan? Designing a line of trendy warrior shoes together, embodying Disney’s “Mulan” live action’s common theme, “loyal, brave, and true.”
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Love is a plate of fruit
When I think of love in the purest sense, it rarely generates an image of romantic, candlelit dinners or passionate declarations of emotion. It’s not that I don’t care for these gestures of love--(in fact, I can confidently say I will always appreciate a thoughtfully planned meal)--but it just so happens what immediately comes to mind instead is a plate of fruit.
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New Years with the Shens
As a kid growing up, Chinese New Year brought me joy, love, and bread. Although my grandma does whip up some fire mantou, that’s not exactly the bread I’m referring to.
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Superstitious Morales
What not to do on Lunar New Year...
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The Legend of St. Valentine
Whenever I think of the month of February, the first thing that comes to mind is always the day of love, or what most people like to refer to as Valentine’s Day. It’s a holiday celebrated on the 14th of February where loved ones exchange greetings and gifts and show acts of affection, sentiment, and love.
