then played Seyo basketball with the OCBC Defenders since second grade.

is the premier showcase for the best and brightest of Asian Pacific cinema.the film festival has presented over 5.

presented May 1-10 by Visual Communications.and a marketplace highlighting the work of AAPI creators.hands-on work-shops conducted by local chefs and artisans.

Among the highlights is a guided food tour during which participants will learn about the neighborhoods history and its most treasured small businesses while sampling dishes from local eateries.will be presented on Saturday.

Rounding out the Asian Pacific Heritage Month schedule is the 40th edition of the VC Film Fest (Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival).

a childrens art and culture festival.who recently explored her family history on Henry Louis Gates’ PBS show “Finding Your Roots.

As the first Asian American to win a gold medal [for individual figure skating] in the Olympics.She has also written books for young readers.

Mattels senior vice president of Barbie and global head of dolls.RAFU STAFF REPORTKristi Yamaguchi — Olympic gold medalist.