Gold Gala Celebrates Asian Pacific Culture-Makers in Star-Studded Los Angeles Event
The fifth annual Gold Gala unfolded in Los Angeles Saturday night, spotlighting the most influential Asian Pacific leaders reshaping culture across entertainment, fashion, and technology. Over 650 guests gathered to honor luminaries who are defining a new era in the arts and innovation.
At the heart of the event were the Gold Gala Honors, awarded to industry trailblazers including Charles Melton, acclaimed actor; Eileen Gu, Olympic champion and influencer; Jet Li, legendary martial artist and actor; Priyanka Chopra Jonas, global entertainer and philanthropist; Revathi Advaithi, tech executive; and Simu Liu, breakout star and cultural icon.
Gold House Unveils Gold100 Onstage Honorees and Calls for Shared Abundance
The evening also showcased the 2026 Gold100 Onstage Honorees, a curated list of the 100 most impactful Asian Pacific culture-makers. This year’s onstage honorees included rising stars such as Brett Blton, Jen Lee, EJAE, Rei Matsunuma, and Rehito Hatoyama.
Actors and advocates like Ming-Na Wen, Kal Penn, Daniel Dae Kim, Maia Kealoha, Sydney Agudong, and Tia Carrere attended and spoke passionately about the event’s theme: “A New Gold World: a call to build shared abundance in an era increasingly defined by contraction.”
Organized by Gold House and backed by industry heavyweight The Walt Disney Company, the event was broadcast on its own ABC station, amplifying the impact of Asian Pacific voices reaching millions nationwide.
This event is especially significant as Asian Pacific culture-makers continue to push boundaries in fields critical to future generations. The Gold Gala’s timing signals a moment of cultural reckoning and opportunity amid shrinking global resources and rising social challenges.
For audiences in Ohio and across the United States, the Gold Gala serves as a reminder of the growing influence Asian Pacific leaders have in shaping American culture, media, business, and technology. Their stories, talents, and innovations are now front and center on major platforms, inspiring new waves of diversity and inclusion.
With a dynamic mix of Hollywood royalty, tech pioneers, and emerging talents, this year’s event confirms the Asian Pacific community’s essential role on the national and international stage. The Gold House’s ongoing mission toward shared abundance pushes beyond celebration — it is a call to action for collaborative growth in a time when unity is critical.
As the Gold Gala concludes for 2026, eyes turn to the next wave of culture-makers beyond the Gold100 list, whose impact will ripple in entertainment, technology, fashion, and beyond — reflecting a richer, more inclusive American landscape.
Gold House Founder: “We are uniting talent across ages and sectors to build a new gold world defined by abundance, not scarcity.”
Stay tuned for continued coverage as more leadership and innovation stories emerge from the Asian Pacific communities shaping America’s future.
