Part 2 of my conversation with Christina Calcote, in which we discuss the intersection of their status as a social media influencer and their artistry. We also talk about navigating this crazy world as an Asian person, K-Pop stanhood, and BTS!

Why do basketball players always make the best actors? Ray Allen, LeBron, Jordan. It’s gotta be the shoes, right? AAPI hooper-turned-film actor, Taylor Takahashi, joins me on the show to share his story.

Why are there so few biracial Asian characters on stage and on screen? Why so few bisexual and genderqueer characters? Don’t they have stories to tell too? Wasian actor/influencer Christina Calcote joins me on the show to share their insights.

Pooya Mohseni joins me on the show to detail her remarkable journey as a woman/artist of transgender experience and share her thoughts on the women’s rights crisis in Iran.

Being an actor is horrifying. It’s not just overcoming the stage fright - it’s living a life of uncertainty, obstacles, and rejection. New York-based actor Christine Lee joins me on the show to share their thoughts.

In what ways do plus-sized actors face discrimination in the industry today? What can we do to enact change? We’ll answer these questions, and more, as I invite my friend and colleague, Cori Menzies, on the show.

Why would anyone in their right mind choose such an impractical profession? On this inaugural episode of Asian Thespians, I introduce myself, tell my story, and talk about what got me into acting and led me down this whimsical, wonderful path.