Overview

• Gold House hosted its 4th annual Gold Gala at the Music Center in Los Angeles, celebrating the AAPI leaders on its A100 list for their cultural and societal impact.
• Jon M. Chu received the A1 Award in Entertainment and Media for his work on 'Wicked' and its sequel, delivering a speech highlighting strides in AAPI representation and the need for continued progress.
• Ang Lee was honored with the Gold Legend Award for his acclaimed filmmaking career, while Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Megan Thee Stallion received the inaugural Global Vanguard and One House Awards, respectively.
• The event featured a performance by singer-songwriter Laufey, who was also recognized as part of the A100 list, and a dinner showcasing Filipino cuisine by chef Lord Maynard Llera.
• Keynote remarks emphasized the importance of building on recent achievements to further empower the AAPI community across industries.