This year’s ceremony will take place on March 7 at Fairmont Century Plaza Los Angeles
February 24, 2026, Los Angeles—The Unforgettable Awards 2026 names Gushcloud International as a global partner of the show. Happening on March 7, 2026, the annual awards honors Asian and Pacific Islander excellence across film, television, and culture. This year’s awardees include internationally acclaimed figures such as Chloé Zhao, Bowen Yang, Daniel Dae Kim, and Park Chan-wook, alongside top voices across entertainment and digital space.
Founded in 2002, the Unforgettable Awards is widely regarded as Hollywood’s premier and longest-running annual celebration honoring Asian and Pacific Islander excellence across film, television, and culture. Now in its 23rd year, the 2026 ceremony will take place at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles and will stream globally as a special on GoldenTV.
Through this partnership, Gushcloud International will support this year’s ceremony with global amplification, commercialization of the show, digital visibility by leveraging Gushcloud’s 13 offices globally, exclusive creators and media capabilities.
“The Unforgettable Awards has become a powerful symbol of recognition and cultural progress for the Asian community. Joining this year’s ceremony alongside Character Media and Golden TV reflects our shared vision to champion Asian talent globally. As a creator first company, we believe that the next generation of film and television talent will come from the creator ecosystem,” said Althea Lim, Group CEO & Co-Founder of Gushcloud International.
The theme for 2026 is “Passion” as the show aims to recognize creatives, storytellers, and cultural leaders whose work continues to shape the global cultural landscape. This year’s honorees are selected by a selection committee co-chaired by Simu Liu and Fala Chen and includes Agnes Lew, Adele Lim, Awkwafina, Bao Nguyen, Benedict Wong, Bing Chen, Brandon Rieggs, Bretman Rock, Celine Song, Daniel Henney, Daniel Wu, Domee Shi, Janet Yang, Jeanne Yang, Jennifer Yuh Nelson, Jeremy Tran, Jessica Gao, Jessica Henwick, Jinny Howe, Joan Chen, Jodi Long, Joseph Lee, Julia Cho, Julia Gouw, Ken Jeong, Kevin Kwan, Leonardo Nam, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Miranda Kwok, Nico Santos, Nina Yang, Norman Chen, Phil Wang, Phillip Sun, Randall Park, Rebecca Sun, Samantha Quan, Shannon Lee, and Takashi Cheng.
CEO of Golden TV, Takashi Cheng says “Unforgettable Awards is not just Asian Americans’ biggest night in Hollywood. It is a global stage for Asian voices, talent, and cultural influence. As we celebrate 23 years of excellence, our partnership with Gushcloud marks a bold new chapter in expanding our reach across Southeast Asia, North Asia, the Middle East, and South Asia. Together, we are building a powerful bridge between continents, amplifying stories that shape culture, and uniting Asian communities around the world through one unforgettable platform.”
About Unforgettable Awards
Founded in 2002, the Unforgettable Awards is an annual black-tie event honoring Asian Pacific Islander luminaries in entertainment, arts, and culture. The platform convenes leading creatives, innovators, and industry leaders whose work advances representation and cultural influence worldwide.
About Gushcloud International
Gushcloud International is a global data-driven creator management & licensing company empowering talent & talent managers with shared infrastructure, system, tools, and strategic partnership. The company partners with leading creators, brands, and platforms to drive growth, visibility, and cultural impact worldwide.
