MAM PRESENTS & MAM MADE
Original photography pieces, created by the team at Mixed Asian Media
Soy Vey, B*tch:
The Iconic Japanese Jewish Comedian, Dylan Adler
June 13, 2023
WRITTEN By Alison Lea Bender
CREATIVE DIRECTION & PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAUREN NAKAO WINN
Dylan Adler is a comedian and writer with something to say about being biracial, doing Lin-Manuel Miranda impressions, and making art out of trauma.
HEAD IN THE CLOUDS FESTIVAL:
When 88rising Transformed Forest Hills Into an Asian Playground
May 28, 2023
Written by Jihyeon No
PHOTOGRAPHY by MAM Staff
More than just a music festival, 88rising finally brought Head in the Clouds to NYC, featuring our favorite artists, multiple activations, and Instagrammable food — all in the image of Asian culture.
Mixed By Nasrin: Embracing Identity in Full Color
May 23, 2023
Written By Stephanie Mieko Cohen
PhotoGRAPHY by Brittany Annika Liu
From mango-print to bold florals, Mixed by Nasrin takes some big leaps in the name of fashion. The creator behind the internet's favorite jumpsuits talks about her upbringing and the future of her clothing brand.
A Tribute to KPOP’s Broadway Takeover
December 12, 2022
JoySauce X MAM
INTRO BY SAM TANABE
CREATIVE DIRECTION & PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAUREN NAKAO WINN
JoySauce and Mixed Asian Media had the opportunity to collaborate on getting to know Kevin Woo, Min, and BoHyung from KPOP Broadway. The idols were able to step away for an exclusive photoshoot and interview on their journeys to K-pop stardom and Broadway.
Miss America’s Emma Broyles
November 8, 2022
Written By Meeja Kinsey
CREATIVE DIRECTION & Photography by LAUREN NAKAO WINN
A queen of many firsts. The current reigning Miss America, Emma Broyles, sits down with Mixed Asian Media to discuss her life post winning and shares how her mixed-Korean heritage has played a part in it all.
Becoming Giants: The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Japanese Breakfast, & The Linda Lindas
November 5, 2022
Written By Melissa Slaughter
Photography by LAUREN NAKAO WINN
Twenty-two years ago, one rocker emerged as a lone female mixed-Asian lead singer of a New York band. Now she’s ushering in the next two generations of artists for a monumental Queens concert, and healing both the audiences and artists in the process.
The Steady Evolution of Élodie Yung
November 2, 2022
Written By Bri Ng Schwartz
CREATIVE DIRECTION & Photography by LAUREN NAKAO WINN
Catching up with the cleaning lady herself! From Netflix's Dare Devil, to Fox's The Cleaning Lady, Ms. Yung is a leading lady here to stay. Includes a forward by Alex Chester-Iwata and photos by Lauren Nakao Winn.
DESIGNING WONDERLAND with K-Pop Star AleXa
August 22, 2022
Written By Melissa Slaughter and Lauren W.
CREATIVE DIRECTION & PhotoGRAPHY by LAUREN NAKAO WINN
Not even South Korea could contain her. Half-Korean K-pop star AleXa won American Song Contest for her native Oklahoma. Now, she’s crossing over from Korea and creating her own K-pop "wonderland" in the American market.
Rising Stand-Up Star Adam Mamawala: His Indian Roots, Personal Idols, & Where Comedy Draws the Line
August 19, 2022
Written by Matt Blank
PhotoGRAPHY by Brittany Annika Liu
Get to know Adam Mamawala, a New York-based stand-up comedian whose handsome face we’ll surely be seeing plenty more of in days to come. With a style at once candid, casual and irreverent, Mamawala delivers fresh, often-quirky material covering topics that range from modern relationships to his half-Indian heritage to navigating divorce, city life and the COVID pandemic.
Broadway’s Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert: One of a Kind, No Category
July 25, 2022
Written by Alison Lea Bender
PhotoGRAPHY by Brittany Annika Liu
An intimate conversation with triple-threat and current queen alternate in Six: the Broadway musical, Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert. She discusses honoring her Korean heritage, identity in the theatre industry, and more.
Conrad Ricamora on Playing Fire Island’s Mr. Darcy
June 17, 2022
Written by Sam Tanabe
PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAUREN NAKAO WINN
Fire Island the movie is streaming now on Hulu. Happy Pride! This Pride and Prejudice adaptation is the queer rom-com of the season. Conrad Ricamora sat down with MAM to discuss his filming experience, Fire Island itself, and his career as a mixed Asian actor
Be More Chill and Superstore Supernova George Salazar Discusses Life, Art and The World He Wants To Live In
May 6, 2022
Written by Matt Blank
PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAUREN NAKAO WINN
George Salazar takes a generous amount of time to speak with Matt Blank on his background, career, pandemic experience and hope for a glorious and inclusive future.
Disney+ Breaks Barriers with Doogie Kamealoha
September 13, 2021
Written by Alex Chester & Sam Tanabe
CREATIVE DIRECTION & PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAUREN NAKAO WINN
Disney Channel star Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Creator/Executive Producer of Doogie Kamealoha M.D. Kourtney Kang discuss the inspiration behind the new Disney+ show and the impact of having a mixed Asian family at the center of the story.
Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner and the Wild Year of Her Dreams Coming True
June 9, 2021
Written By Lauren Lola
CREATIVE DIRECTION & PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAUREN NAKAO WINN
The frontwoman of Japanese Breakfast discusses the making of her New York Times bestselling memoir, as well as exploring joy on her new album.
Samantha Win: Can't Knock Her Down
May 19, 2021
Written by Lauren W.
Creative Direction by LAUREN NAKAO WINN
Photos by PATRIK GIARDINO
Samantha Win is a mixed-Asian actress and martial artist who cannot be knocked down. Leading up to her Netflix movie, Army of the Dead, Samantha joined the Hapa Mag (now MAM) family for an exclusive photoshoot and interview.
Troy Iwata: A Taste of Both During the Holidays
DECEMBER 9, 2020
Written by Melissa Slaughter
PhotoGRAPHY by Lauren Nakao Winn
A chat with Troy Iwata of Netflix’s holiday romcom Dash and Lily. Troy talks about filming the YA series, what it was like to play a mixed kid on screen, and what his holidays were like growing up.
Alistair Stephenson on His Personal Life, Progressive Politics, and Pinky Promises
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Written By Lauren Hardie and Lauren W.
PhotoGRAPHY by Lauren Nakao Winn
An Australian millennial moves to the United States with the sole purpose of getting involved in our progressive politics. We had to ask why.
Mixed in America Takeover
AUGUST 26, 2020
photoGRAPHY by Lauren Nakao Winn
Who is Mixed in America? Get to know this influential organization (and its founders). You’ll see why it’s so important to join with and listen to other marginalized groups of color. Then we can begin the work of healing the mixed narrative.
NEW HOLLYWOOD
CREATIVE DIRECTION & PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAUREN NAKAO WINN
For this photo series, Lauren Nakao Winn recreates the style of portraiture for Hollywood icons like Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, and more, satisfying the hundred-year-long deficit of portraits for Asian American actors in the classic Hollywood presentation.