Gold Gala Honors Leading Asian Pacific Culture-Makers in Star-Studded LA Event
The Gold House held its fifth annual Gold Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday night, spotlighting the most influential Asian Pacific leaders across entertainment, fashion, and technology. More than 650 guests gathered to celebrate groundbreaking talent shaping culture and industry.
This year’s top honorees included acclaimed figures such as Charles Melton, Olympic gold medalist Eileen Gu, martial arts legend Jet Li, global superstar Priyanka Chopra Jonas, tech innovator Revathi Advaithi, and actor Simu Liu. Their achievements represent a powerful wave of impact in the Asian Pacific community and beyond.
Gold100 Onstage Honorees Shine Spotlight on Rising Stars
The Gold100 Onstage Honorees featured emerging leaders including Brett Blton, Jen Lee, EJAE, Rei Matsunuma, and Rehito Hatoyama. These innovators embody the spirit of a new era highlighted by the event’s theme: “A New Gold World: a call to build shared abundance in an era increasingly defined by contraction.”
Attendees were a constellation of Asian Pacific talent from diverse sectors. Celebrity guests and speakers such as Ming-Na Wen, Kal Penn, Daniel Dae Kim, Maia Kealoha, Sydney Agudong, EJAE, Karen Fukuhara, and Tia Carrere shared their perspectives and passion for cultural equity and empowerment at the gala.
Why This Matters Right Now
The annual Gold Gala has become a vital platform for showcasing Asian Pacific excellence amid a climate where representation and inclusion remain urgent national conversations. This event unites creative talents and business leaders to elevate voices often marginalized in mainstream American culture.
Supported by The Walt Disney Company and broadcast through ABC’s own station, the gala’s impact resonates beyond Hollywood and Silicon Valley, touching millions of viewers and fans across the United States — including South Carolina’s growing and diverse communities.
Next Steps: Building a More Inclusive Future
With excitement now behind this year’s event, the spotlight turns toward the 2026 Gold100 List, which honors the 100 most impactful Asian Pacific culture-makers continuing to shape society’s future. The Gold House aims to sustain momentum by fostering connections, mentoring emerging talent, and influencing industries nationwide.
For South Carolina readers and beyond, the Gold Gala signifies transformative cultural leadership at a pivotal time, promising new opportunities and shared abundance through representation, inclusion, and collaboration.
“A New Gold World calls us to unite and expand our collective influence, especially as challenges arise,” said a Gold House spokesperson during the gala.
As this story unfolds, the Gold Gala reaffirms the dynamic power of Asian Pacific voices shaping America’s cultural and economic landscape right now.
