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Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment, the leading film and television industry organization for Asian and Pacific Islanders, on Monday night presented its second annual Radiance Gala, celebrating the achievements of Asian and Pacific Islander Women and Non-Binary artists, artisans, and leaders in entertainment, presenting honors to actress Sandra Oh, the teams behind Lionsgate‘s Joy Ride and Hulu’s Black Cake, and more.

At the event held at at the Ebell in Los Angeles, Oh was presented with the Luminary Award by Jessica Yu, the director of her 20th/Hulu comedy Quiz Lady. Cast members of Black Cake, including Mia Isaac, Chipo Chung and Simon Wan, joined creator-showrunner Marissa Jo Cerar in accepting the Best in TV Award. Meanwhile, Joy Ride filmmaker Adele Lim was joined by writer-producers Teresa Hsiao and Cherry Chevapravatdumrong, and actors Sherry Cola and Desmond Chiam, in accepting the prize for Best in Film, presented by Baron Davis.

Updated, 4:14 p.m.: Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment on Tuesday announced the honorees set for the second edition of its Radiance Gala, celebrating the achievements of Asian and Pacific Islander Women and Non-Binary artists, artisans and leaders in entertainment.

View the list and more information on the event below.

Honorees include:

Luminary Award

Sandra Oh

Julia S. Gouw Next Gen

Madeleine Yuna Voyles (20th Century Studios/New Regency’s The Creator)

Cindy Y. Huang Rising Star Award

Megan Suri (Neon’s It Lives Inside; Netflix’s Never Have I Ever)

Visionary

Fawn Veerasunthorn

Actor in TV

Sarayu Blue (Prime Video’s Expats)

Actor in Film

Ally Maki (Sony Pictures Classics’ Shortcomings; Seagrass)

Best in TV

Black Cake (Hulu)

Actors Mia Isaac, Chipo Chung, Simon Wan, Creator/Showrunner Marissa Jo Cerar are confirmed to attend.

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