‘Street Fighter’ Filmmaker Kitao Sakurai, Netflix’s Jinny Howe and Women of ‘The Pitt’ Set as Honorees for Milestone CAPE Gala
The Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE) is set to honor 'Street Fighter' filmmaker Kitao Sakurai, Netflix executive Jinny Howe, and the women of 'The Pitt' at its 35th anniversary gala. Other honorees include actor Ben Wang, with Randall Park and Manny Jacinto also recognized, and various presenters and performers attending.
Why it matters
This event highlights the ongoing efforts to recognize and celebrate the achievements of Asian Pacific individuals in the entertainment industry, promoting diversity and representation. It showcases upcoming projects and influential figures, contributing to cultural discourse around inclusivity in media.
CAPE, the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment, has added more boldfaced names to the program for its milestone 35th anniversary gala.
New to the night — presented by Lexus and set to take place in Downtown Los Angeles this Saturday night, Oct. 3 — are honorees like Street Fighter writer-director Kitao Sakurai, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping actor Ben Wang, the women of The Pitt , senior Netflix executive Jinny Howe and Walt Disney Animation Studios' Kalikolehua Hurley, along with presenters Auliʻi Cravalho, Nisha Ganatra, Ali Ahn, Sherry Cola, Lilly Singh and Callina Liang. They will all share a stage with previously announced honorees Randall Park and Manny Jacinto, Deli Boys breakout Asif Ali who will host, and indie band Chanpan that will perform.
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