Gold House, which is at the forefront in terms of bringing to light and supporting Asian Pacific Islander (API) representation and empowerment, has put forth its prestigious 2025 A100 List. This annual assembly puts forward 100 of the most influential API leaders in a number of sectors, from entertainment to business, fashion, sports, and social impact. In the 2025 issue, we see a large variety of public figures who have made very large contributions to their individual fields, also a reflection of the rising tide of recognition and role of the API community on the world stage.
Entertainment and Media: Forming Global Discourse
In the world of entertainment, the 2025 A100 List reports on people who have achieved success, which also had them play key roles in shaping global stories and putting API issues in the foreground.
Nicole Scherzinger: Formerly a member of the Pussycat Dolls, the star has been recognized for her great performance in the re-staging of "Sunset Boulevard". Scherzinger's take on Norma Desmond is very engaging, which also sees her comparing her own career to that of her character, which in turn brings out the issues and victories of women in the entertainment field.
Jon M. Chu: Renowned film director Jon M. Chu's work is seen as a breakthrough in the production of the 2024 release of "Wicked," which has since become the world's highest-grossing musical film. Chu's creative genius is also changing the game and setting new trends in the industry.
Lisa (Lalisa Manobal): Thai artist and BLACKPINK member Lisa has broken into the world of film by taking on the role of a main cast member in the 3rd season of HBO's The White Lotus. Lisa's foray from music into acting is a picture of the wide range and global appeal of API artists.
Other presenters in this category include:
Michelle Yeoh: The Oscar-winning actress is also very much at it, which is to enthrall audiences with her dynamic performances and push for diversity in film.
Bowen Yang: In the world of "Saturday Night Live" and the remake of "The Wedding Banquet," Yang has been recognized. Also known for his comedy and social commentary, which has had a great impact.
ROSE (BLACKPINK): ROSE also puts out that she is a part of global music culture, which she does through her work with artists like Bruno Mars, which in turn presents a mix of different cultures and genres in today's music.
Business and Technology: Pioneers and Trailblazers
The A100 List also features pioneers in business and technology who are at the forefront of innovation and the transformation of industries:
Jensen Huang: As a founder and CEO of NVIDIA, Huang has played a key role in the development of accelerated computing and AI, which has in turn affected industries from gaming to health care.
Ajay Banga: Banga, the President of the World Bank Group, is at the helm, which is focused on inclusive economic growth and financial inclusion and also see the team address global issues through strategic initiatives.
Alexandr Wang: Founder and CEO of Scale AI, Wang is a leading figure in AI development which we see through the company's growth of data infrastructure for use in machine learning across many industries.
Fashion and Lifestyle: Redefining Beauty and Self-Identity
In the world of fashion and lifestyle, award recipients present that have redefined aesthetics and put cultural identity on the map.
Alia Bhatt: Indian actress and entrepreneur who has broken into both Bollywood and Hollywood, also she is behind Ed-a-Mamma, which is a sustainable clothing line that focuses on the environment.
Parris Goebel: New Zealand's choreographer and creative director who has collaborated with international artists that brought out-of-the-box dance forms to large-scale audiences and also put cultural diversity in the forefront through movement.
Social Impact: Proponents for Change
The list also includes which people are doing great social work:
Ann Young Lee: As founder and CEO of CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort), Lee heads up humanitarian responses to crises all over the world, which we put in the hands of the community and which we focus on resilience.
Jay Shetty: Former member of the monastic community who now stands as a motivational speaker and author who has reached out to large audiences through his podcast "On Purpose," which features his journey of mindfulness and personal development.
Celebrating Excellence: The Gold Awards Ceremony
In 2025, A100 honorees' achievements will be recognized through the month of May, which comes to a close at the Gold Gala in Los Angeles on May 10. This event is a stage to celebrate the work of API leaders and also to bring together doers from all industries.
In 2025, Gold House presents the A100 List, which is a record of the amazing achievements and increasing influence of the Asian Pacific community. Through recognition of people from many fields, the list also puts a spotlight on personal success stories, which in turn motivates the next generation to strive for excellence and to bring about positive change in the world.
