Unforgettable Gala: Honoring The Asian American Excellence in Entertainment

The upcoming 22nd annual Unforgettable Gala (UNFO) is set to honor Anna Sawai of “Shogun,” Izaac Wang of “Didi,” and the cast of Netflix’s live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender.”

The UNFO, produced by GoldenTV and Character Media, is the leading Asian American awards gala that celebrates the most remarkable API talent in the entertainment and media industry. Since its inception in 2002, the Unforgettable Gala has evolved into the longest-standing awards ceremony within the API community.

Highlights from the Unforgettable Gala

The celebration of the indie Sundance award-winning hit “Didi” continues as Joan Chen and Wang are recognized for Actor in Film and Breakout in Film, respectively. In addition, after her Emmy win for Best Actress in a Drama Series, Sawai’s achievement for Actor in TV adds another feather to her cap.

Vanguard Award for “Avatar: The Last Airbender” Cast

The cast of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” will be bestowed with the Vanguard Award at this year’s Unforgettable Gala. Other noteworthy honorees include, Hoa Xuande for his breakout role in “The Sympathizer,” Sean Wang for his directorial brilliance in “Didi,” Rachel Kondo for her writing prowess on “Shogun,” and “Your Rich BFF” creator Vivian Tu for her influential digital presence.

GoldenTV CEO Takashi Cheng, in a statement released on Thursday, expressed, “We annually unite to honor the remarkable API talent that persistently shatters boundaries and overcomes barriers in Hollywood and beyond. This year’s honorees embody the vastness and depth of API excellence across entertainment, arts, and culture.”

The Jury and Presenters for UNFO

The awards are decided by a selection committee co-chaired by Adele Lim and Eugene Lee Yang, including renowned personalities such as Awkwafina, Bing Chen, Destin Daniel Cretton, Daniel Dae Kim, Lisa Ling, Simu Liu, Randall Park, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, and Janet Yang. This year’s award presenters include actor Anna Cathcart, CAPE executive director Michelle Sugihara, and actor Daniel Wu.

The Unforgettable Gala Schedule

The gala is scheduled for December 14, with a broadcast of the event airing on December 18 on ChimeTV and streaming on GetGolden.TV.

The 2024 Unforgettable Gala Honorees

• Joan Chen (Chungsing Wang in “Didi”) – Actor in Film
• Anna Sawai (Lady Toda Mariko in “Shogun”) – Actor in TV
• Izaac Wang (Chris Wang in “Didi”) – Breakout in Film
• Hoa Xuande (The Captain in “The Sympathizer”) – Breakout in TV
• Sean Wang (“Didi”) – Director
• Rachel Kondo (“Shogun”) – Writer
• Vivian Tu (“Your Rich BFF”) – Digital Influencer
• “Avatar: The Last Airbender” Cast (Netflix live-action adaptation) – Vanguard Award

FAQs

• What is the Unforgettable Gala (UNFO)?

  The UNFO is the leading Asian American awards gala that celebrates the most remarkable API talent in the entertainment and media industry.

• Who are the notable honorees of the 2024 Unforgettable Gala?

  Notable honorees include Anna Sawai of “Shogun,” Izaac Wang of “Didi,” and the cast of Netflix’s live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender”.

• Who are the jury members for the awards?

  The awards are decided by a selection committee co-chaired by Adele Lim and Eugene Lee Yang, including renowned personalities such as Awkwafina, Bing Chen, Destin Daniel Cretton, Daniel Dae Kim, Lisa Ling, Simu Liu, Randall Park, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, and Janet Yang.

• When will the gala take place?

  The gala is scheduled for December 14, with a broadcast of the event airing on December 18 on ChimeTV and streaming on GetGolden.TV.

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