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Asia Society Game Changer Awards 2026 Honorees Talk Representation, Leadership & Legacy
Hollywood First Look attended Asia Society Game Changer Awards. The 2026 Asia Game Changer Awards SoCal is the inaugural and annual marquee celebration of honorees organized by Asia Society Southern California (ASSC). ASSC brings forward the best of SoCal’s incomparable dynamism, creativity, innovation, grit, perseverance, and optimism to center stage. The awards celebrate the extraordinary leaders, creatives, innovators, and changemakers who are at the forefront of building a hopeful future.
This year’s honorees include:
Takashi Murakami, the visionary artist who has redefined the boundaries between contemporary art and pop culture.
Angel City Football Club (ACFC), the trailblazing National Women’s Soccer League team reshaping the business and impact of women’s sports.
Ida Liu, CEO of HSBC Private Bank and a global finance leader advancing women’s leadership and opportunity.
Beong-Soo Kim, the 13th President of the University of Southern California, whose career reflects a deep commitment to education, stewardship, and open discourse.
Academy Award-winning Maggie Kang and KPop Demon Hunters, who have captivated a wide international audience, garnering a tremendous fanbase.
In these exclusive interviews, guests share (and more):
How it feels to be honored with the award
The importance of representation
Recognizing someone that changed the game for them
Interviews featured in this video:
Ida Liu
Takashi Murakami
Casey Phair
Janet Yang
Kara Wang
Kevin Woo
Kristin Villanueva
Tal Anderson
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Correspondent/Producer: Law Sharma
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Senior Producer: Kiyra Lynn
Editor: Law Sharma
#AsiaSociety #GameChangerAwards #ASSC
Asia Society Game Changer Awards 2026 Honorees Talk Representation, Leadership & Legacy
Hollywood First Look attended Asia Society Game Changer Awards. The 2026 Asia Game Changer Awards SoCal is the inaugural and annual marquee celebration of honorees organized by Asia Society Southern California (ASSC). ASSC brings forward the best of SoCal’s incomparable dynamism, creativity, innovation, grit, perseverance, and optimism to center stage. The awards celebrate the extraordinary leaders, creatives, innovators, and changemakers who are at the forefront of building a hopeful future.
This year’s honorees include:
Takashi Murakami, the visionary artist who has redefined the boundaries between contemporary art and pop culture.
Angel City Football Club (ACFC), the trailblazing National Women’s Soccer League team reshaping the business and impact of women’s sports.
Ida Liu, CEO of HSBC Private Bank and a global finance leader advancing women’s leadership and opportunity.
Beong-Soo Kim, the 13th President of the University of Southern California, whose career reflects a deep commitment to education, stewardship, and open discourse.
Academy Award-winning Maggie Kang and KPop Demon Hunters, who have captivated a wide international audience, garnering a tremendous fanbase.
In these exclusive interviews, guests share (and more):
How it feels to be honored with the award
The importance of representation
Recognizing someone that changed the game for them
Interviews featured in this video:
Ida Liu
Takashi Murakami
Casey Phair
Janet Yang
Kara Wang
Kevin Woo
Kristin Villanueva
Tal Anderson
FOLLOW US:
hollywoodfirstlook.com
instagram.com/hollywoodfirstlook
facebook.com/HollywoodFirstLook
tiktok.com/@hollywoodfirstlook
Correspondent/Producer: Law Sharma
instagram.com/lawjsharma
tiktok.com/lawjsharma
Senior Producer: Kiyra Lynn
Editor: Law Sharma
#AsiaSociety #GameChangerAwards #ASSC
