Steve Aoki Named Music Vanguard Recipient For 15th Annual Unforgettable Gala

Steve Aoki

The 15th annual UNFORGETTABLE GALA, a celebration of ASIAN-AMERICAN trailblazers in the entertainment industry, will honor EDM musician/record producer STEVE AOKI with the prestigious MUSIC VANGUARD AWARD.

Musical performances will include CHRIS "STAHY" GATDULA (THE JABBAWOCKEEZ), EAST WEST PLAYERS, ERIC NAM, KINA GRANNIS and BOYS IN GROOVE (B.I.G.). The gala, hosted by JEANNIE MAI ("The Real") will be held at THE BEVERLY HILTON in LOS ANGELES, DECEMBER 10th and live streamed on FACEBOOKI LIVE at the KORE ASIAN MEDIA FACEBOOK.

AOKI is credited with creating some of the biggest dance records of all time. As a producer, musician, businessman and entrepreneur, he will receive the MUSIC VANGUARD AWARD for his continued innovation, creativity and devotion to the music world. 

Previously announced honorees include legendary "Star Trek" actor and activist GEORGE TAKEI, who will receive the ICON AWARD. Comedian and "The Hangover" actor KEN JEONG will be honored as ACTOR OF THE YEAR. WONG FU PRODUCTIONS will receive the DIGITAL INFLUENCER AWARD. Actor BRIAN TEE ("CHICAGO Med," "The Wolverine") will be honored with BMW's first-ever ULTIMATE DRIVE AWARD. Director and storyboard artist JENNIFER YUH NELSON ("Kung Fu Panda 3") will be named DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR. TERRENCE HOWARD ("Empire," "Hustle & Flow") and RANDALL PARK ("Fresh Off the Boat," "The Interview") will lead the list of presenters for the evening. 

The night of celebration is hosted by KORE ASIAN MEDIA, a subsidiary of LONDON TRUST MEDIA INC.. (LTM), a diversified business focused on the technology and media industries. 

As the presenting partner of the GALA, BMW OF NORTH AMERICA continues its longstanding commitment to celebrating diversity.

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