2019
December 14, 2019 | The Beverly Hilton
About the theme
For the 18th annual Unforgettable Gala we’re celebrating an unprecedented year of growth. it’s no secret that we’ve had to fight for our place in Hollywood. But now we’re seeing more Asian American faces on-screen and more Asian American projects greenlit than ever before. We are experiencing a golden age of diversity, but of course — we still have room to grow. On this special night, we invite you to join us as we celebrate our individual cultural roots and the trailblazing icons that have brought us here, while looking upwards to the continued elevation of our community.
Whether you’re from the coast of Shanghai, sunny Los Angeles or the streets of New York or anywhere in between, show us what your roots are.

Special Guests

Simu Liu
Host

Daniel Dae Kim
Keynote Speaker
Nominees
ACTOR IN TV

Daniel Wu
“Into The Badlands”

Jameela Jamil
“The Good Place”

Karen Fukuhara
“The Boys”

Leonardo Nam
“Westworld”

Nico Santos
“Superstore”
ACTOR IN FILM

Ali Wong
“Always Be My Maybe”

Awkwafina
“The Farewell”

Kumail Nanjiani
“Stuber”

Randall Park
“Always Be My Maybe”

Steven Yeun
“Burning”
breakout in tv

Andrew Koji
“Warrior”

Derek Mio
“The Terror: Infamy”

Greta Lee
“Russian Doll”

Maya Erskine
“Pen15”

Sydney Park
“Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists”
breakout in film

Charles Melton
“The Sun Is Also a Star”

Himesh Patel
“Yesterday”

Maya Erskine
“Plus One”

Tiffany Chu
“Ms. Purple”

Viveik Kalra
“Blinded by the Light”
Director

James Wan
“Aquaman”

Jimmy Chin & Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
“Free Solo”

Justin Chon
“Ms. Purple”

Lulu Wang
“The Farewell”

Nisha Ganatra
“Late Night”
Digital influencer

Bobby Hundreds

Bretman Rock

Jenn Im

Jubilee Media

Steven Lim
comedy

Ali Wong
“Always Be My Maybe”

Hasan Minhaj
“Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj”

Jo Koy
“Comin’ In Hot”

Ken Jeong
“Ken Jeong: You Complete Me, Ho”

Ronny Chieng
“The Daily Show”
Awardees

Kevin Na
Pechanga Athlete on Another Level

“Fresh Off The Boat”
Lexus Legacy Award

“The Farewell”
Vanguard
Presenters

Manny Jacinto

Lindsay Price

Will Yun Lee

Anna Akana

Dante Basco

Ella Jay Basco

Terrence Howard

Chloe Bennet

Joshua Dela Cruz

Eugene Lee Yang

Jae Suh Park

Randall Park

Diane Paragas

Aneesh Chaganty

Alison Lee

Ming-Na Wen

Chan Ho Park

Adele Lim

Nico Santos
Special Thanks
Unforgettable Gala Selection Committee
This year’s nominees have been chosen by an esteemed group of individuals who have tirelessly worked to represent and uplift the Asian Pacific Islander American community. We are honored to have their support, and this event would not be possible without their efforts.
Adele Lim
Alexander Woo
Amanda Nguyen
Aneesh Chaganty
Ben Tran
Carloline Yim
Cassey Ho
Christina Chou
Daniel Dae Kim
David Park
Dupe Bosu
Francis Cullado
Giancarlo Pacheco
Hieu Ho
Janet Yang
Jeff Yang
Jennifer Yuh Nelson
Jes Vu
Jim Lee
Jodi Long
Jon M. Chu
Julia Gouw
Karen Horne
Kellu Hu
Kevin Kwan
Lana Condor
Lee Ann Kim
Leonardo Nam
Manny Jacinto
Melvin Mar
Michelle Lee
Michelle Sugihara
Ngoc Nguyen
Paul Kim
Phil Yu
Philiana Ng
Philip Chung
Rebecca Sun
Rosylnn Cobarrubias
Samantha Vincent
Sev Ohanian
Snehal Desai
Stewart Kwoh
Teddy Zee
Theresa Kang
PERFORMERS
Sponsors
Lexus
J&K Gouw Foundation
Pechanga Resort Casino
One Nation
Remy Martin
AARP
HBO
Orce Cosmetics
TDW + Co
Ten Advertising
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