Simu Liu to Host 21st Annual Unforgettable Gala (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comSimu Liu has been announced as the host of the 21stUnforgettable Gala (UNFO), the annual awards show honoring the entertainment industry’s Asian Pacific Islander community.
The “Barbie” and “Shang Chi” star returns as emcee after serving in the role in 2019. The Unforgettable Gala, which will take place Dec.
16 at the Beverly Hilton, spotlights API excellence and representation across entertainment, arts and culture. The black-tie gala will feature a performance from the band Common Kings and a Broadway musical medley celebrating API Tony award winners performed by Broadway actors Jennifer Paz, Deedee Magno Hall and Joan Almedilla, and arranged by music director Troy Laureta. “Unforgettable is one of my favorite events of the year, and I’m excited to return to emcee and celebrate with all the incredible talent in the room,” said Liu. “Despite a challenging year for the entertainment industry, Asian creatives in Hollywood are more resilient than ever, and we’ll continue to push forward for more representation.” Young Mazino, featured in Netflix’s “Beef,” will receive the Breakout in TV award.
Greta Lee, star of the A24 drama “Past Lives,” will be the Breakout in Film honoree. This year’s Actor in Film award will go to Charles Melton (“May December”).
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