Ada Tseng

Ada Tseng is a writer and editor who has contributed to PRI's Global Nation, XFINITY Asia, NBC Asian America, LA Weekly, Asia Pacific Arts, Audrey Magazine, and more. She hosts the Asian American pop culture podcasts Saturday School and Bullet Train and is the creator of the series Haikus with Hotties. She graduated from UCLA, received her MFA in Writing and Literature from Bennington College, and was the Society of Features Journalism’s 2015 Penny Bender Fuchs Diversity Fellow.

Michael (Pierre Png) and Astrid (Gemma Chan)

How to get beyond a tourist fantasy of Singapore

Watching ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ this week? Here are some other perspectives on the island — that go beyond the uber-rich narrative.

How to get beyond a tourist fantasy of Singapore
Mother of the groom Eleanor Sung-Young (Michelle Yeoh)

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is a big win for Asian American representation in Hollywood — but what about Singaporean representation?

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is a big win for Asian American representation in Hollywood — but what about Singaporean representation?
Newlyweds Araminta (Sonoya Mizuno) and Colin

What happens when you let everyone in the world audition for a Hollywood studio film

What happens when you let everyone in the world audition for a Hollywood studio film
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Yes, they came as refugees, but on ‘Queen Sugar’ this family from Vietnam gets to be so much more

Yes, they came as refugees, but on ‘Queen Sugar’ this family from Vietnam gets to be so much more
Two posters side by side, one original film poster, the other remade with photos of two men in place of actors

How '90s Bollywood movies became cool again for two desis in the US

How '90s Bollywood movies became cool again for two desis in the US
Three women walking on the sidewalk.

A family of lawyers fought to clear their name. Now their story is in an Oscar-nominated documentary.

A small, family-owned bank in New York City's Chinatown faced nearly 200 counts of mortgage fraud — the only company ever criminally charged in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. “Abacus: Small Enough to Jail” chronicles the legal battle fought by the Sung sisters.

A family of lawyers fought to clear their name. Now their story is in an Oscar-nominated documentary.
Man in sunglasses in dance pose in front of white, brick wall

He’s the first Asian American dancer in ‘Magic Mike Live’ and his fans are proud of him

The fastest growing demographic in Las Vegas is Asian Americans. More specifically, Filipino Americans, who have made their mark on the city's sprawling entertainment scene.

He’s the first Asian American dancer in ‘Magic Mike Live’ and his fans are proud of him
Two book cover images.

Remixed book covers imagine a young adult book series that confronts racism

In the 1980s and 90s, many young people of color grow up without much representation in literature or media. But today’s young adult books are bolder and willing to dive into complex, social justice issues.

Remixed book covers imagine a young adult book series that confronts racism
A man in an armor stands alongside other men in armor.

How 'bad guy' roles have evolved for people of color

As calls for a more diverse Hollywood grows, actors of color are getting opportunities to play more iconic "bad guy" roles.

How 'bad guy' roles have evolved for people of color
Two female performers are standing in front of each other holding microphones.

A mash-up of Asian harvest holidays gets the hip-hop treatment

For these comedy rappers and hip-hop lovers, the best way to celebrate their cultures' holidays is through a rap battle.

A mash-up of Asian harvest holidays gets the hip-hop treatment
Man sitting at computer that is rendering film scene, with movie poster for "The Departed" behind

For some in Hollywood, the ‘remake’ is taking on global proportions

A Japanese manga is moving to Seattle for a Netflix adaptation. A Mexican film based on a Bollywood hit was released in the US. Is this the future of film?

For some in Hollywood, the ‘remake’ is taking on global proportions
Large screen show grainy footage of woman in sari, man in turban. A silhouette of a man standing in front.

Why this musician wants to understand xenophobia today by remembering the past

Five years ago, a white supremacist opened fire in a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Now, small groups are coming together to remember the long history of South Asians in America.

Why this musician wants to understand xenophobia today by remembering the past
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What to say when you’re Asian American and someone calls you ‘exotic’

Paula Williams Madison wasn’t on a panel, but she brought a different take on race to the audience at Asian American ComicCon.

What to say when you’re Asian American and someone calls you ‘exotic’
Two people in front of large movie poster

With 'The Great Wall,' is China buying its way into Hollywood?

For all the controversy around the casting of Matt Damon in a “white savior” role in a story set in ancient China, director Zhang Yimou plainly acknowledges that Damon’s involvement was a Chinese strategy to attract non-Chinese audiences.

With 'The Great Wall,' is China buying its way into Hollywood?
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Justin Chon seeks to fill a hole in the history of the Los Angeles riots

The feature film “Gook” takes place on the first day of the riots, which Korean Americans refer to as Saigu — Korean for April 29. It premieres this week at Sundance.

Justin Chon seeks to fill a hole in the history of the Los Angeles riots