Asian Hall of Fame Unveils Class of 2025 at California Icons Gala

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Honors Lifetime Achievement Inductee Nancy Kwan, Woman of the Year Lynn Valbuena

LOS ANGELES, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Asian Hall of Fame will announce Class of 2025 at its black-tie 3rd California Icons Gala on May 1, 2025, at the iconic Biltmore Los Angeles. Proceeds benefit the charity's Women In Tech, Entertainment & Arts Program, and new Women Investing In Nurses Guild.

Board Chair Charlie and Ling Zhang (Inductees 2023) open the evening with 34th Treasurer of California Fiona Ma (Inductee 2025) and Edgewater Capital Founder Cindy Y. Huang (Inductee 2025). The 2025 Woman of the Year Prize is presented to San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Chairwoman Lynn Valbuena, great-great granddaughter of Santos Manuel (Inductee 2023).

Cinema icon and keynote speaker Nancy Kwan (Inductee 2021) highlights her highly-anticipated memoir "The World of Nancy Kwan". Julia S. Gouw (Inductee 2024) will present alongside author Kevin Kwan (Inductee 2018).

Confirmed attendees are Hungary Consul General Istvan Grof, Arcadia Mayor Pro Tem Sharon Kwan (sister of Inductee Ke Huy Quan), Katherine Lam (Inductee 2024), Kristen Lui (Inductee 2024), Adele Lim (Inductee 2023), Ren Hanami (Inductee 2021), and Mary Knell (Global Council Founder). Board of Governors attending are President Andy Henry, Vice President Keith Hamasaki, CFO John Nicholas, Melinda Rogers, Patty Soldo and Jamie Louie.

Performers are Musical Director Ed Roth (Goodwill Ambassador 2022), Susie Suh, Maki Mae, Kim Eung Hwa & Korean Dance Academy, Chinese Dance Company of Southern California, Camilla Shae and Aubrey Leonard. Asian Hall of Fame's hip-hop Dragon Crew debuts with Artistic Director Aukai Cain. 

Complimentary champagne and wine are donated by Faith Ocean and Amryn Wines. Asian Hall of Fame's Charity Night Market showcases over 200 gifts from Louis Vuitton, Dior, YSL, Prada, Gucci, Celine, Chanel, Hermes and Ferragamo. Autographed memorabilia features Shohei Ohtani, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, and other icons. Red carpet starts at 4pm and dinner is 6pm - 8pm. Parking is $35 for valet, $25 for self-parking with validation.

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SOURCE Asian Hall of Fame