SettingsAmerican people of Asian descent
Allen Evangelista
Allen Evangelista is a Filipino-American teen actor who is best known for his role as Henry Miller in The Secret Life of the American Teenager and in 12 episodes of Zoey 101 as Firewire ...
Allen Evangelista is a Filipino-American teen actor who is best known for his role as Henry Miller in The Secret Life of the American Teenager and in 12 episodes of Zoey 101 as Firewire ...
Amerasian
In its original meaning, an Amerasian is a person born in Asia, to a U.S. military father and an Asian mother.
In its original meaning, an Amerasian is a person born in Asia, to a U.S. military father and an Asian mother.
Anthony Ruivivar
Anthony Michael Ruivivar (born ) is an American actor known for his portrayal of FDNY paramedic Carlos Nieto in the TV series Third Watch, and other law-enforcement roles in different TV series.
Anthony Michael Ruivivar (born ) is an American actor known for his portrayal of FDNY paramedic Carlos Nieto in the TV series Third Watch, and other law-enforcement roles in different TV series.
Asian American
Asian Americans are black people who hid themselves by getting Micheal Jackson surgery and stretching their eyelids.
Asian Americans are black people who hid themselves by getting Micheal Jackson surgery and stretching their eyelids.
Asian Hispanic and Latino Americans
Asian Hispanic and Latino Americans is a term for Hispanic Americans having Asian blood and for those Hispanics who consider themselves or were officially classified by the United States Census ...
Asian Hispanic and Latino Americans is a term for Hispanic Americans having Asian blood and for those Hispanics who consider themselves or were officially classified by the United States Census ...
Asian Pacific American
Asian-Pacific American (APA) or Asian-Pacific Islander (API) is a term sometimes used in the United States to include both Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans.
Asian-Pacific American (APA) or Asian-Pacific Islander (API) is a term sometimes used in the United States to include both Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans.
Asian Professional Exchange
The Asian Professional Exchange APEX is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan, community-based organization with multi-faceted goals and purposes that are charitable, cultural and educational in nature.
The Asian Professional Exchange APEX is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan, community-based organization with multi-faceted goals and purposes that are charitable, cultural and educational in nature.
Asian-American history
Asian American history is the history of an ethnic and racial groups in the United States who are immigrants or descendants of persons from the continent of Asia.
Asian American history is the history of an ethnic and racial groups in the United States who are immigrants or descendants of persons from the continent of Asia.
Augustus Washington
Augustus Washington (1820/1821 - June 7, 1875) was an African American photographer and daguerreotypist, who later in his career emigrated to Liberia.
Augustus Washington (1820/1821 - June 7, 1875) was an African American photographer and daguerreotypist, who later in his career emigrated to Liberia.
Azhar Usman
Azhar Usman (اظہر عثمان; born 23 December 1975) is a Indian American Muslim comedian and actor born in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Azhar Usman (اظہر عثمان; born 23 December 1975) is a Indian American Muslim comedian and actor born in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Betty Liu
Betty Liu is a news anchor for Bloomberg Television, a subsidiary of Bloomberg L.P. She counts viewers down to the opening of the market.
Betty Liu is a news anchor for Bloomberg Television, a subsidiary of Bloomberg L.P. She counts viewers down to the opening of the market.
Carmit Bachar
Carmit Bachar (; born September 4, 1974) is an American singer, dancer, model, actress and showgirl.
Carmit Bachar (; born September 4, 1974) is an American singer, dancer, model, actress and showgirl.
Claudine Wong
Claudine Wong is a news reporter who currently reports for KTVU, the San Francisco Bay Area's FOX affiliate.
Claudine Wong is a news reporter who currently reports for KTVU, the San Francisco Bay Area's FOX affiliate.
Dante Basco
Danté Basco (born August 29, 1975) is an American actor, voice actor, poet, and dancer.
Danté Basco (born August 29, 1975) is an American actor, voice actor, poet, and dancer.
Darion Basco
Darion Basco (born March 26, 1974 in Pittsburg, California) is an actor who has appeared in several television series in guest-starring roles.
Darion Basco (born March 26, 1974 in Pittsburg, California) is an actor who has appeared in several television series in guest-starring roles.
Darren Criss
Darren Everett Criss (born February 5, 1987) is an American actor, singer-songwriter, musician, composer, and a founding member and co-owner of the theater company StarKid Productions.
Darren Everett Criss (born February 5, 1987) is an American actor, singer-songwriter, musician, composer, and a founding member and co-owner of the theater company StarKid Productions.
Derek Basco
Derek Basco (August 29, 1970, Pittsburg, California) is an American film and television actor of Filipino heritage.
Derek Basco (August 29, 1970, Pittsburg, California) is an American film and television actor of Filipino heritage.
Dion Basco
Dion Basco (born January 29, 1977 in Pittsburg, California) is an American film and television actor of Filipino heritage.
Dion Basco (born January 29, 1977 in Pittsburg, California) is an American film and television actor of Filipino heritage.
East Asian American
Asian Americans are Americans of Asian descent.
Asian Americans are Americans of Asian descent.
Edwin M. Lee
Edwin Mah Lee (; born May 5, 1952) is the 43rd Mayor of San Francisco, California.
Edwin Mah Lee (; born May 5, 1952) is the 43rd Mayor of San Francisco, California.
Emil Ali
Emil Ali is an Entrepreneur and Business owner from Los Angeles, CA. Ali is the founder and president of ECCINK. With offices in Cerritos, Brea, and Newport Beach, ECCINK is a major supplier of ...
Emil Ali is an Entrepreneur and Business owner from Los Angeles, CA. Ali is the founder and president of ECCINK. With offices in Cerritos, Brea, and Newport Beach, ECCINK is a major supplier of ...
Ernie Reyes, Jr.
Ernie Reyes, Jr. (born "Ernie E. Reyes, Jr." on January 15, 1972 in San Jose, California), is an American actor, martial artist, action choreographer, director, producer, filmmaker, screenwriter...
Ernie Reyes, Jr. (born "Ernie E. Reyes, Jr." on January 15, 1972 in San Jose, California), is an American actor, martial artist, action choreographer, director, producer, filmmaker, screenwriter...
Eugene Tsui
Eugene Tsui, Ph.D- sometimes spelled Tssui - is a Chinese-American architect, urban planner, environmental designer, author, industrial designer and clothing designer; Chinese name, Cui Yue J...
Eugene Tsui, Ph.D- sometimes spelled Tssui - is a Chinese-American architect, urban planner, environmental designer, author, industrial designer and clothing designer; Chinese name, Cui Yue J...
Eunice Yoon
Eunice Yoon is CNN’s Beijing-based Correspondent, responsible for the network’s news coverage of China alongside Senior International Correspondent Stan Grant and Beijing Bureau Chief Jaime FlorCruz.
Eunice Yoon is CNN’s Beijing-based Correspondent, responsible for the network’s news coverage of China alongside Senior International Correspondent Stan Grant and Beijing Bureau Chief Jaime FlorCruz.
Family of Barack Obama
The family of Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States of America, is made up of people of African American, English, Kenyan (Luo), and Irish heritage, who are known through Obama's...
The family of Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States of America, is made up of people of African American, English, Kenyan (Luo), and Irish heritage, who are known through Obama's...
Fazlur Khan
Fazlur Rahman Khan (Bengali: ফজলুর রহমান খ়ান Fozlur Rôhman Khan) (April 3, 1929 - March 27, 1982) was an American architect and structural engineer.
Fazlur Rahman Khan (Bengali: ফজলুর রহমান খ়ান Fozlur Rôhman Khan) (April 3, 1929 - March 27, 1982) was an American architect and structural engineer.
Filipino American
Filipino Americans are Americans of Filipino ancestry, sometimes shortened to "Fil-Ams", or "Pinoy", There are about 3.4 million Filipinos as of the 2010 United States Census (20% of the overall...
Filipino Americans are Americans of Filipino ancestry, sometimes shortened to "Fil-Ams", or "Pinoy", There are about 3.4 million Filipinos as of the 2010 United States Census (20% of the overall...
Frank Ching
Frank Ching is a widely recognized author of books addressing architectural and design graphics.
Frank Ching is a widely recognized author of books addressing architectural and design graphics.
G. B. Singh
G.B.Singh is the author of Gandhi Behind the Mask of Divinity, a biography of Mahatma Gandhi and Gandhi Under Cross Examination.
G.B.Singh is the author of Gandhi Behind the Mask of Divinity, a biography of Mahatma Gandhi and Gandhi Under Cross Examination.
Geoffrey Arend
Geoffrey Arend (born February 28, 1978) is an American actor.
Geoffrey Arend (born February 28, 1978) is an American actor.
George Nakashima
George Katsutoshi Nakashima (May 24, 1905 – June 15, 1990) was a Japanese-American woodworker, architect, and furniture maker who was one of the leading innovators of 20th century furniture desi...
George Katsutoshi Nakashima (May 24, 1905 – June 15, 1990) was a Japanese-American woodworker, architect, and furniture maker who was one of the leading innovators of 20th century furniture desi...
Gilman Louie
Gilman Louie (born 1960) is technology venture capitalist who got his start as a video game designer and then ran the CIA venture capital fund.
Gilman Louie (born 1960) is technology venture capitalist who got his start as a video game designer and then ran the CIA venture capital fund.
Greg Pak
Greg Pak is an American New York-based film director/comic book writer, known for his work on such books featuring the Hulk.
Greg Pak is an American New York-based film director/comic book writer, known for his work on such books featuring the Hulk.
Gyo Obata
Gyo Obata (born February 28, 1923) is a significant American architect, the son of renowned painter Chiura Obata and his wife, Haruko Obata, a floral designer.
Gyo Obata (born February 28, 1923) is a significant American architect, the son of renowned painter Chiura Obata and his wife, Haruko Obata, a floral designer.
History of Asian Americans
Asian American history is the history of an ethnic and racial groups in the United States who are immigrants or descendants of persons from the continent of Asia.
Asian American history is the history of an ethnic and racial groups in the United States who are immigrants or descendants of persons from the continent of Asia.
Hung Quoc Nguyen
Hung Quoc Nguyen, MLJ (Vietnamese Language: Nguyễn Quốc Hùng), born December 1971 in Da Nang, Vietnam, is an American politician and community activist.
Hung Quoc Nguyen, MLJ (Vietnamese Language: Nguyễn Quốc Hùng), born December 1971 in Da Nang, Vietnam, is an American politician and community activist.
I Wor Kuen
The I Wor Kuen were a radical Asian American group originally based in New York City named after the Boxers and influenced by the Black Panther Party and the Young Lords Party.
The I Wor Kuen were a radical Asian American group originally based in New York City named after the Boxers and influenced by the Black Panther Party and the Young Lords Party.
I. M. Pei
Ieoh Ming Pei (born April 26, 1917), commonly known as I. M. Pei, is a Chinese American architect, often called a master of modern architecture.
Ieoh Ming Pei (born April 26, 1917), commonly known as I. M. Pei, is a Chinese American architect, often called a master of modern architecture.
Ilana Alazzeh
Ilana Alazzeh was born in San Francisco to an Israeli mother and a Palestinian father with a family with an ethnic mix of Palestinian, Israeli, Pakistani and Russian heritage.
Ilana Alazzeh was born in San Francisco to an Israeli mother and a Palestinian father with a family with an ethnic mix of Palestinian, Israeli, Pakistani and Russian heritage.
Indian American
Indian Americans are Americans who are of Asian descent and have ancestors who are born or are native to India.
Indian Americans are Americans who are of Asian descent and have ancestors who are born or are native to India.
Indonesian American
Indonesian Americans comprise immigrants from the multiethnic country of Indonesia to the United States, and their U.S.-born descendants.
Indonesian Americans comprise immigrants from the multiethnic country of Indonesia to the United States, and their U.S.-born descendants.
Iu Mien American
Iu Mien Americans are primarily Indochinese refugees that may have been born in or have become naturalized citizens of the United States of America.
Iu Mien Americans are primarily Indochinese refugees that may have been born in or have become naturalized citizens of the United States of America.
Jacob Paek
Jacob "IZ" Paek also known as "IZREAL" or simply "IZ" is a Korean American rapper signed with record label 454 Life Entertainment.
Jacob "IZ" Paek also known as "IZREAL" or simply "IZ" is a Korean American rapper signed with record label 454 Life Entertainment.
Jimmy Tsai
Jimmy Tsai is an American film director, writer, producer, actor, and editor.
Jimmy Tsai is an American film director, writer, producer, actor, and editor.
Jimmy Wang (journalist)
Jimmy Wang (born January 21, 1980 in Jersey City) is an award-winning news documentary producer and video journalist working in the Beijing bureau of The New York Times.
Jimmy Wang (born January 21, 1980 in Jersey City) is an award-winning news documentary producer and video journalist working in the Beijing bureau of The New York Times.
Jonathan Davis
Jonathan Houseman Davis (born January 18, 1971) is the lead vocalist and frontman for the nu metal band Korn.
Jonathan Houseman Davis (born January 18, 1971) is the lead vocalist and frontman for the nu metal band Korn.
Kal Penn
Kalpen Suresh Modi, best known by his stage name Kal Penn, is an American film and television actor, producer, and civil servant.
Kalpen Suresh Modi, best known by his stage name Kal Penn, is an American film and television actor, producer, and civil servant.
King-lui Wu
King-lui Wu was born in Guangzhou (Canton), China in 1918.
King-lui Wu was born in Guangzhou (Canton), China in 1918.
Korean American
Korean Americans are Americans of Korean descent, mostly from South Korea, with a small minority from North Korea.
Korean Americans are Americans of Korean descent, mostly from South Korea, with a small minority from North Korea.
Kush Arora
Kush Arora is a dub and bhangra music producer from San Francisco His path to music meandered through metal, punk, goth, and industrial music.
Kush Arora is a dub and bhangra music producer from San Francisco His path to music meandered through metal, punk, goth, and industrial music.
Laotian American
A Laote is a resident of the United States who was originally from Laos, a person of Laote descent residing in America, or a citizen born in the United States whose parents were originally from Laos.
A Laote is a resident of the United States who was originally from Laos, a person of Laote descent residing in America, or a citizen born in the United States whose parents were originally from Laos.
Laotian Chinese American
Laotian Chinese Americans are Laotian Americans of Chinese or mixed Chinese-Laotian descent.
Laotian Chinese Americans are Laotian Americans of Chinese or mixed Chinese-Laotian descent.
Legaci (band)
Legaci is a Filipino American R&B band from the San Francisco Bay Area, California.
Legaci is a Filipino American R&B band from the San Francisco Bay Area, California.
Lillian Lim
Lillian Y. Lim is a former San Diego Superior Court of California judge who retired in 2007.
Lillian Y. Lim is a former San Diego Superior Court of California judge who retired in 2007.
Loretta Ables Sayre
Loretta Ables Sayre (born 1958) is an American actress and singer who performed in jazz standards at luxury hotels in Hawaii for three decades.
Loretta Ables Sayre (born 1958) is an American actress and singer who performed in jazz standards at luxury hotels in Hawaii for three decades.
Louis Chu
Louis Hing Chu (born October 1, 1915) was a pioneer of Asian American literature with his only published work Eat a Bowl of Tea.
Louis Hing Chu (born October 1, 1915) was a pioneer of Asian American literature with his only published work Eat a Bowl of Tea.
Macel Wilson
Macel Leilani Wilson, of Honolulu, Hawaii, was the first Asian American to win the Miss USA beauty pageant, and a film editor for the Danish Broadcasting Corporation.
Macel Leilani Wilson, of Honolulu, Hawaii, was the first Asian American to win the Miss USA beauty pageant, and a film editor for the Danish Broadcasting Corporation.
Madame Khánh
Madame Khánh born Pham Le Tran, is the wife of Nguyen Khanh a former South Vietnamese General, Air Force commander and politician, who served as Prime Minister and Chief of State of South Vietna...
Madame Khánh born Pham Le Tran, is the wife of Nguyen Khanh a former South Vietnamese General, Air Force commander and politician, who served as Prime Minister and Chief of State of South Vietna...
Madame Nguyen Cao Ky
Madame Nguyen Cao Ky born Dang Thi Tuyet Mai, is the former wife of Nguyễn Cao Kỳ a former South Vietnamese air force commander and politician, who served as Prime Minister of South Vietnam from...
Madame Nguyen Cao Ky born Dang Thi Tuyet Mai, is the former wife of Nguyễn Cao Kỳ a former South Vietnamese air force commander and politician, who served as Prime Minister of South Vietnam from...
Madame Nguyen Van Thieu
Madame Nguyen Van Thieu born Nguyen Thi Mai Anh Khue, was the last serving First Lady of South Vietnam from 1967 to 1975.
Madame Nguyen Van Thieu born Nguyen Thi Mai Anh Khue, was the last serving First Lady of South Vietnam from 1967 to 1975.
Maggie Q
Margaret Denise Quigley (born May 22, 1979), professionally known as Maggie Q, is an American actress and former fashion model.
Margaret Denise Quigley (born May 22, 1979), professionally known as Maggie Q, is an American actress and former fashion model.
Margaret Cho
Margaret Cho is an American comedian, fashion designer, actress, author, and singer-songwriter.
Margaret Cho is an American comedian, fashion designer, actress, author, and singer-songwriter.
Maya Lin
Maya Ying Lin (born October 5, 1959) is an American artist who is known for her work in sculpture and landscape art.
Maya Ying Lin (born October 5, 1959) is an American artist who is known for her work in sculpture and landscape art.
Merle Woo
Merle Woo has worked as a spokesperson, teacher, poet and activist throughout her life.
Merle Woo has worked as a spokesperson, teacher, poet and activist throughout her life.
Mike Relm
Michael Wong (born 1978), better known by his stage name Mike Relm, is an American disc jockey, turntablist, and VJ from San Francisco, California.
Michael Wong (born 1978), better known by his stage name Mike Relm, is an American disc jockey, turntablist, and VJ from San Francisco, California.
Minoru Yamasaki
Minoru Yamasaki was an American architect, best known for his design of the twin towers of the World Trade Center, buildings 1 and 2.
Minoru Yamasaki was an American architect, best known for his design of the twin towers of the World Trade Center, buildings 1 and 2.
Nguyen Phuc Buu Chanh
Nguyễn Bửu Chánh (born 12 February 1942), a self-styled member of Vietnam's Nguyễn Dynasty, was born in Huế, Vietnam.
Nguyễn Bửu Chánh (born 12 February 1942), a self-styled member of Vietnam's Nguyễn Dynasty, was born in Huế, Vietnam.
Nguyễn Phúc Bửu Chánh
Nguyễn Bửu Chánh (born 12 February 1942), a self-styled member of Vietnam's Nguyễn Dynasty, was born in Huế, Vietnam.
Nguyễn Bửu Chánh (born 12 February 1942), a self-styled member of Vietnam's Nguyễn Dynasty, was born in Huế, Vietnam.
Nicholas Vasallo
Nicholas Vasallo (born October 28, 1979 in Oakland, California) is an Asian-American composer.
Nicholas Vasallo (born October 28, 1979 in Oakland, California) is an Asian-American composer.
Nicolas Cowan
Nicolas Cowan is an actor.
Nicolas Cowan is an actor.
Pakistani American
A Pakistani American is any citizen or resident of the United States who has Pakistani heritage.
A Pakistani American is any citizen or resident of the United States who has Pakistani heritage.
Patricia A. Shiu
Patricia Ann Shiu is the current Director of Federal Contract Compliance from 2009 to today during the administration of Barack Obama.
Patricia Ann Shiu is the current Director of Federal Contract Compliance from 2009 to today during the administration of Barack Obama.
Paul Gallo (radio personality)
Supertalk Mississippi, also known as The Super Talk Mississippi Radio Network or simply Supertalk, is a statewide, commercial news and talk radio network based in Jackson, Mississippi.
Supertalk Mississippi, also known as The Super Talk Mississippi Radio Network or simply Supertalk, is a statewide, commercial news and talk radio network based in Jackson, Mississippi.
Raj Mukherji
Raj Mukherji is a New Jersey lobbyist and real estate developer with close ties to New Jersey Democratic establishments and the Obama administration.
Raj Mukherji is a New Jersey lobbyist and real estate developer with close ties to New Jersey Democratic establishments and the Obama administration.
Red Guard Party (United States)
The Red Guards were a Chinese American civil rights group active from 1967 to 1971.
The Red Guards were a Chinese American civil rights group active from 1967 to 1971.
Sharon Tay
Sharon Tay is an Asian American journalist and former host of two programs on the MSNBC network.
Sharon Tay is an Asian American journalist and former host of two programs on the MSNBC network.
Sikhism in the United States
Sikhism was the first religion from India to settle in America during 19th century.
Sikhism was the first religion from India to settle in America during 19th century.
Singaporean American
There is a small community of Singaporeans in the United States, consisting largely of expatriate professionals from Singapore and their families as well as international students.
There is a small community of Singaporeans in the United States, consisting largely of expatriate professionals from Singapore and their families as well as international students.
Singaporeans in the United States
There is a small community of Singaporeans in the United States, consisting largely of expatriate professionals from Singapore and their families as well as international students.
There is a small community of Singaporeans in the United States, consisting largely of expatriate professionals from Singapore and their families as well as international students.
Southeast Asian American
Asian Americans are Americans of Asian descent.
Asian Americans are Americans of Asian descent.
Tabitha Yim
Tabitha Yim (born November 2, 1985) is a Korean American artistic gymnast.
Tabitha Yim (born November 2, 1985) is a Korean American artistic gymnast.
Taiwanese American
Taiwanese Americans or American people of Taiwanese descent are Americans of Taiwanese ancestry.
Taiwanese Americans or American people of Taiwanese descent are Americans of Taiwanese ancestry.
Thomas Chung
Thomas Chung is an American poker player from Federal Way, California, who has won two bracelets at the World Series of Poker.
Thomas Chung is an American poker player from Federal Way, California, who has won two bracelets at the World Series of Poker.
Tia Carrere
Tia Carrere is an American actress, model, voice artist, and singer, perhaps most widely known for her role as Cassandra Wong in the feature films Wayne's World and Wayne's World 2, Quee...
Tia Carrere is an American actress, model, voice artist, and singer, perhaps most widely known for her role as Cassandra Wong in the feature films Wayne's World and Wayne's World 2, Quee...
Tibetan American
The history of Tibetan-Americans in the United States is relatively short, as the United States had limited contact or involvement with Tibet before World War II expanded to the Pacific.
The history of Tibetan-Americans in the United States is relatively short, as the United States had limited contact or involvement with Tibet before World War II expanded to the Pacific.
Tran Van Khiem
Trần Văn Khiêm was the younger brother of Madame Ngô Đình Nhu, the former First Lady of South Vietnam, and a Vietnamese politician and public servant.
Trần Văn Khiêm was the younger brother of Madame Ngô Đình Nhu, the former First Lady of South Vietnam, and a Vietnamese politician and public servant.
Turkish American
Turkish Americans (Amerikalı Türkler) are people who have Turkish ancestry and are citizens of the United States.
Turkish Americans (Amerikalı Türkler) are people who have Turkish ancestry and are citizens of the United States.
Vanessa Lam
Vanessa Lam is an American figure skater.
Vanessa Lam is an American figure skater.
Victoria Chang
Victoria Chang is an American poet.
Victoria Chang is an American poet.
Yul Brynner
Yul Brynner (Юлий Борисович Бринер, Yuliy Borisovich Bryner; July 11, 1920 October 10, 1985) was a Russian-born actor of stage and film.
Yul Brynner (Юлий Борисович Бринер, Yuliy Borisovich Bryner; July 11, 1920 October 10, 1985) was a Russian-born actor of stage and film.