The Asian Hall of Fame recently held the California Icons ceremony in Los Angeles on 1 May 2025 to kick off Asian Heritage Month in North America. The event saw about 150 guests from California, Washington, Oregon, New York and other cities gather together to celebrate and recognise the outstanding achievements of Asian Americans and Native Americans and promote cross-cultural cooperation.

The guest of honour was none other than Ms Nancy Kwan, a Chinese American Hollywood actress now in her eighties. Mrs. Kwan pioneered Asians in main roles in Hollywood movies in the 1960s and paved the way for many Asian actors in Hollywood movies for years to come. She even starred in a movie with Bruce Lee!

Presenting her award was Singapore-born novelist and writer Mr Kevin Kwan (not related) of the blockbuster movie, Crazy Rich Asians.

The Asian Hall of fame is a leading cultural, educational, and humanitarian charity that transforms public perception of Asian and indigenous legacy. The annual benefit for the women founders fund supports diversity women in Tech, entertainment, and arts.