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Wong Fu Productions BUILT YouTube.

The Golden Age. A Documentary. Looking for collaborators. Email in bio and DMs are open!

#reels #nostalgia #asianamerican #fyp #wongfuproductions

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How did Filipino American nurses become the backbone of American healthcare?

In the next episode of The United States of Asian+America, Registered Nurse, Advocate, and Writer @rachelmariean sits down with Madelyn Yu, former president of the Philippine Nurses Association of America, to uncover the decades-long history of Filipino nurses in the United States. From the COVID-19 frontline, where Filipino American nurses risked their lives to care for patients, to the generations of nurses whose sacrifice, resilience, and leadership helped shape the nation’s healthcare system, Rachel and Madelyn explore a powerful legacy of service that continues to save lives and transform American healthcare today.

Watch the full episode on YouTube, and make sure you check out the whole series! #AsianPlusAmerican

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LOVE IS IN THE PANDA AIR 🐼😍

Thank you to the @officialpandaexpress and @wongfupro team — ditch dating apps, go to Panda!

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How did Chinese American immigrants help build California’s wine country?

In the next episode of The United States of Asian+America, CHO Wines CEO @notyouraveragecho sits down with @winechik, winemaker at Schramsberg Vineyards, to uncover the hidden Chinese American history beneath one of California’s most celebrated wineries. From the historic tunnels carved by Chinese immigrants to the generations of Asian American workers who helped shape California’s wine industry, Lois explores the people and stories that helped build wine country—and continue to influence it today.

Watch the full episode on YouTube, and make sure you check out the whole series! #AsianPlusAmerican

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In the most recent episode of The United States of Asian+America, actress @pippiphooray1 joins Pamela Tom, director of @tyrusthemovie, to explore the life and legacy of Tyrus Wong — whose groundbreaking artistry helped define the visual world of Bambi and leave an enduring mark on American animation.

Tyrus’s story reflects the lasting impact of Asian American artists in the arts and animation, from his generation to the storytellers shaping the industry today. Proud to succeed as an artist on his own terms, Tyrus paved the way for future generations to bring their own perspectives, cultures, and stories to the screen.

Watch the full episode on YouTube, and make sure you check out the whole series! #AsianPlusAmerican

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How did one Asian American artist shape the future of Hollywood animation?

In the next episode of The United States of Asian+America, actress @pippiphooray1 traces a creative legacy from Hollywood animation to today’s global storytelling alongside Pamela Tom, director of @tyrusthemovie. A glimpse into Tyrus Wong’s life and groundbreaking visual work on Bambi, the two explore how his artistry helped redefine animation—and paved the way for a new generation of storytellers bringing deeply personal, culturally rooted stories to the screen.

Watch the full episode on YouTube, and make sure you check out the whole series! #AsianPlusAmerican

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In the most recent episode of The United States of Asian+America, @chloe.shih sits down with @yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang and Yahoo!’s fifth employee, Srinija Srinivasan, to look back at how they helped bring the internet into the mainstream—and what their story can teach us about building what comes next.

Watch the full episode on YouTube, and check out the whole series! #AsianPlusAmerican

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How did a Stanford project help change the way America experienced the internet?

In the next episode of The United States of Asian+America, creator @chloe.shih sits down with @yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang and Yahoo!’s fifth employee, Srinija Srinivasan, for a rare look inside one of the internet’s most influential success stories. From transforming how Americans discovered information to pioneering new models for digital media and advertising, they explore how Yahoo! helped usher the internet into the mainstream—laying the foundation for the connected world we know today.

Watch the full episode on YouTube, and make sure you check out the whole series! #AsianPlusAmerican

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In the most recent episode of The United States of Asian+America, @sophchangnyc sits down with @righteouseats founder @jaekicho to talk about her journey through hip hop and the young artists she’s helped guide along the way. From managing some of hip hop’s most influential names to mentoring emerging talent, Sophia’s career has been rooted in community, creativity, and creating opportunities for artists to grow.

Together, they explore what it means to nurture young voices, build lasting careers, and make space for the next generation to shape the culture. Watch the full episode on YouTube, and don't forget to catch the whole series! #AsianPlusAmerican

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Sophia Chang was shaping the culture of hip hop long before she began telling her own story.

In this episode of The United States of Asian+America, @sophchangnyc sits down with founder of @righteouseats @jaekicho to unpack her journey through hip hop, from managing the Wu-Tang Clan and A Tribe Called Quest to helping shape the careers and legacies of some of the culture’s most influential artists. Together, they explore the Asian+American imprint on hip hop—and how creativity, community, and cultural influence can travel from underground scenes to the world stage.

Watch the full episode on YouTube, and don't forget to catch the whole series! #AsianPlusAmerican

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For Martin Yan, food was never just about what was on the plate—it was a way to invite people into a culture.

In the latest episode of The United States of Asian+America, chef and creator @jonkung sits down with @chefmartinyan to talk about the impact of Yan Can Cook and the doors he opened by bringing Chinese food and culture into American homes. At a time when Asian stories and traditions had far less visibility in mainstream media, Yan showed how something as universal as food could spark curiosity, connection, and a deeper understanding of one another.

Watch the full episode on YouTube, and tune in tomorrow for our next episode! #AsianPlusAmerican

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Before food influencers, there was a chef who showed America that great food could also build cultural understanding.

In the next episode of The United States of Asian+America, chef and creator @jonkung talks with pioneering chef @chefmartinyan about the lasting impact of Yan Can Cook. From bringing authentic Chinese cooking into mainstream American households to inspiring a new generation of Asian+American creators online, they explore how one television show helped reshape the conversation around food, culture, and belonging.

Watch the full episode on YouTube, and make sure you check out the whole series! #AsianPlusAmerican

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