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CHARACTER MEDIA ANNOUNCES WINNERS AT
18th ANNUAL UNFORGETTABLE GALA PRESENTED BY LEXUS
Hosted by Award-winning actor Simu Liu, Plus Keynote Speaker Daniel Dae Kim
And Performances by Amber Liu, Kodi Lee, MILCK, and MIYAVI
LOS ANGELES, CALIF. (December 14, 2019) – Character Media, a subsidiary of the Imperial Family Companies, announced today the winners of 18th Annual Unforgettable Gala presented by Lexus, during a star-studded gala at The Beverly Hilton. The Gala is the preeminent awards show to recognize Asian American icons and changemakers in the entertainment industry, who are representing the community through their creativity and excellence. Nominees were voted on by Character Media’s selection committee of experts, who represent various fields and creative disciplines, including film, television, music, sports, digital technology and philanthropy.
The following are this year’s winners:
Actor/Actress in TV:
Nico Santos – “Superstore”
Actor/Actress on Film:
Awkwafina – “The Farewell”
Breakout Actor/Actress on Television:
Maya Erskine – “Pen15”
Breakout Actor/Actress on Film:
Charles Melton – “The Sun is Also a Star”
Comic Performance:
Ali Wong – “Always Be My Maybe”
Director:
Lulu Wang – “The Farewell”
Digital Influencer:
Bobby Hundreds
Vanguard Award:
The cast and crew of “The Farewell”
Lexus Legacy Award:
The cast and crew of “Fresh Off The Boat”
Pechanga Athlete on Another Level:
Kevin Na
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About The Unforgettable Gala:
The Unforgettable Gala was created by James Ryu, founder and publisher of award-winning magazines “KoreAm Journal,” “Audrey Magazine,” and “Kore Asian Media,” all of which now operate as Character Media.Founded in 2002, the black tie gala honors both established and upcoming talents in film, television and music.
For more information and the latest news, please visit the official website https://unforgettablegala.com/
ABOUT CHARACTER MEDIA
Character Media has been the premier source of news and events for the Asian American entertainment community for more than 25 years (under its former titles “Kore Asian Media,” “KoreAm Journal” and “Audrey Magazine”). Character Media traces its roots back to 1990, when the publication was founded by Jung Shig Ryu and his son, current publisher James Ryu, under the name “KoreAm Journal.”
All of Ryu’s publishing efforts are a subsidiary of Imperial Family Companies (formerly known as London Trust Media), a media group that highlights Asian Americans who are making their mark in the entertainment industry.
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ABOUT LEXUS
Lexus’ passion for brave design, imaginative technology and exhilarating performance enables the luxury lifestyle brand to create amazing experiences for its customers. Lexus began its
journey in 1989 with two luxury sedans and a commitment to pursue perfection. Since then, Lexus has developed its lineup to meet the needs of global luxury customers in more than 90 countries. In the United States, Lexus vehicles are sold through 241 dealers offering a full lineup of luxury vehicles. With seven models incorporating Lexus Hybrid Drive, Lexus is the luxury hybrid leader. Lexus also offers eight F SPORT models and two F performance models. Lexus is committed to being a visionary brand that anticipates the future for luxury customers.
