5 QUESTIONS
TIMER: 60 SECONDS PER QUESTION
Which Asian American singer won the Grammy for Best New Artist in 2022?
Olivia Rodrigo, known for her hit song “drivers license” and albums “Sour” and “GUTS,” is half-Filipina. At 15, she starred in “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” as Nini Salazar-Roberts, the daughter of an interracial queer couple. In an interview about her role, Rodrigo said, “TV [can] transform how you see the world.” As her presence in pop culture grows, many children of color will look up to her as a source of representation.
Olivia Rodrigo, known for her hit song “drivers license” and albums “Sour” and “GUTS,” is half-Filipina. At 15, she starred in “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” as Nini Salazar-Roberts, the daughter of an interracial queer couple. In an interview about her role, Rodrigo said, “TV [can] transform how you see the world.” As her presence in pop culture grows, many children of color will look up to her as a source of representation.
True or false: “Squid Game” is the most-watched series on Netflix.
True. “Squid Game” season 1 holds the record as Netflix's most-watched series, with 2.2 billion hours streamed. It’s the first Korean series to reach number 1 in the U.S., breaking the barrier that many foreign language shows face with western audiences simply because of subtitles. Series lead Lee Jung-jae also made history as the first Asian actor to win an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
True. “Squid Game” season 1 holds the record as Netflix's most-watched series, with 2.2 billion hours streamed. It’s the first Korean series to reach number 1 in the U.S., breaking the barrier that many foreign language shows face with western audiences simply because of subtitles. Series lead Lee Jung-jae also made history as the first Asian actor to win an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
Who is one of the highest-grossing actors in Hollywood with roles in franchises like “Fast & Furious” and “Jumanji”?
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who is of Samoan descent, has captured the world’s attention since his early days as a professional wrestler. He then turned to acting, starring in films such as “The Scorpion King” and voicing Maui in “Moana.” With a net worth of $800 million, he leads the pack of AANHPI leads in film and television.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who is of Samoan descent, has captured the world’s attention since his early days as a professional wrestler. He then turned to acting, starring in films such as “The Scorpion King” and voicing Maui in “Moana.” With a net worth of $800 million, he leads the pack of AANHPI leads in film and television.
What country is the influencer Bretman Rock from?
Born in the Philippines and immigrated to Hawaii, Bretman Rock rose to fame as a creator on Vine and Youtube, posting videos of himself doing everything from makeup to mukbangs. He has become a queer icon and superstar in multiple fields, releasing makeup collections, gracing the cover of “Playboy Magazine” and even starring in the reality TV show “MTV’s Following: Bretman Rock.”
Born in the Philippines and immigrated to Hawaii, Bretman Rock rose to fame as a creator on Vine and Youtube, posting videos of himself doing everything from makeup to mukbangs. He has become a queer icon and superstar in multiple fields, releasing makeup collections, gracing the cover of “Playboy Magazine” and even starring in the reality TV show “MTV’s Following: Bretman Rock.”
The popular book-to-movie adaptation series “To All the Boys” was created by which author?
Jenny Han is the author of the “To All the Boys I've Loved Before” trilogy which was adapted into three feature films and a spin-off television series on Netflix. Released in August 2018, the film helped usher in the era of the Asian American rom-coms, giving many kids and teens of Asian heritage the chance to see themselves at the center of a fun love story.
Jenny Han is the author of the “To All the Boys I've Loved Before” trilogy which was adapted into three feature films and a spin-off television series on Netflix. Released in August 2018, the film helped usher in the era of the Asian American rom-coms, giving many kids and teens of Asian heritage the chance to see themselves at the center of a fun love story.
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