15 named to this year's Asian Hall of Fame

Across the fields of culture, business, athletics, science and entertainment, the 2023 inductees for the Asian Hall of Fame represent the wide impact Asian Americans have on the nation.

Among the 15 inductees for the 2023 Asian Hall of Fame  area member of the K-pop female group Black Pink, one of the first Korean American women in Congress and a pioneer journalist. 

"Inductees and Artist Ambassadors inspire courage, character, and service for the betterment of our country and humanity. We are honored to also celebrate our founding family's 160th Anniversary in America, and the Centennial of our season partner Biltmore Los Angeles," states Grammy member Maki Hsieh, President & CEO of Asian Hall of Fame, and CEO of its founder Robert Chinn Foundation.

Also behing honored is gamemaker Nintendo as the corporate awardee and Johnny Cash will receive the Ambassador award. 

The 15 Asian Hall of Fame for 2023 inductees include:

• Adele Lim, Cinema Director/Writer (Crazy Rich Asians, Joy Ride)
• Annie Young-Scrivner, CEO Wella Company
• Ben Fong-Torres, iconic journalist for Rolling Stone.
• Charlie and Ling Zhang, Philanthropists
• Doug Baldwin Jr, Founder/CEO Vault89, Super Bowl Champion with Seattle Seahawks
• Dr. Lisa T. Su, Chair and CEO, AMD
• Dr. Peter P. Lee, Immuno-Oncology Chair, City of Hope
• Dr. Shang-Li and Betty Huang, Philanthropists
• Far East Movement, Groundbreaking Artist
• Jennifer Lee, Grammy-Nominated Producer (TOKiMONSTA)
• Kiet Nguyen, US Navy Cross Honoree
• Lalisa Manoban, Cultural Icon (Blackpink)
• Pin Ni, Founder & President, Wanxiang America
• Rep. Marilyn Strickland, U.S. Congress
• Sam Cho, Commissioner President, Port of Seattle

Besides the individuals, the Academy is also inducting four individuals postumously:

• Freddie Mercury (1946-1991), lead singer for Queen 
• Rocky Aoki (1938-2008), Benihana founder
• Ryuichi Sakamoto (1952-2023), Legendary composer
• Santos Manuel (1814-1919), Tribal Elder, San Manuel Band of Mission Indian
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The induction ceremony will be held on October 21 in Los Angeles at the Biltmore Los Angeles.

The Asian Hall of Fame was established in 2004 by the Robert Chinn Foundation, a private family with 160-years of contributions in America. Year-round programming trains local youth, empowers women founders, promotes cross-cultural content, and amplifies legislation. Contact SVP Rochelle Srigley at (626) 600-9418, www.asianhalloffame.org.

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