AAPI Talent agency Untamed Agency celebrates its annual bash in style

Los Angeles--Dec 1, 2025 . Top global talent agency, Untamed agency, celebrated its 2nd Annual Untamed AAPI Holiday Charity Gala on the 23rd of November. The event was held at the stunning W Hotel rooftop and attended by agency clients and many members of the entertainment industry.

Untamed agency is a unique global talent agency that represents AAPI – Asian American and Pacific Islander talent and influencers. As a global agency representing Asian and Asian American talent and creators, the event brought together an extraordinary community of entertainers, tastemakers, brand leaders, PR professionals, and influencers for one magical evening of culture, connection, and celebration.

AAPI talent are seriously underrepresented in Hollywood and it's important that our entertainment represents America and American society as it truly exists today- diverse and broad. Over 500 members of the AAPI community were present in one room- these were creators, brands, and leaders in the industry. Also present were Reality TV stars and many Hollywood stars like Jeffrey Kung, Myles Reed, J.R Warren, Desmond Chiam among other.

Incredible entertainment was on offer for the night. Musical performances, live auction, brand activations, fun photo booths, red carpet, roving photographers, and portrait illustration. A scrumptious full course buffet dinner was on offer to the guests, as well as rooftop cocktails which was enjoyed by all. Some of the brand activations on the night included iBlush, 7th Avenue, Tastelli, Redbloom Health, My Bridal DJ, White Rabbit Tattoo Studio, Mahjong Fan Club, Moonbow, Dearly Be, Izinfinite, Awwficial Rentals and JT Aesthetic.

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A highlight of the evening was the live auction which included incredible travel, wellness, beauty, dining, and lifestyle experiences.  Some of these live auction items were luxury trips, yacht parties, wine tastings, a Roshi at-home omakase experience, a Rosalynn Supper Club experience. The luxury travel packages ranged from trips in Bali, Phuket, Kyoto to private island retreats in South Africa and more. A record amount was raised surpassing previous fundraising efforts.

A silent auction was also running in parallel during the night and featured luxury beauty products, travel packages and wellness packages. Some of these included a hair package from Vito Esposito Salon, private DJ class with KZA, Acupuncture BY Felice, Dr. Ceuracle skincare set, LOST iN private yacht excursion, Huntington Harbor Boat Rental and a PRP 12-person wine tasting. Other items included gifts from IMPACT Personal Safety, CEO 2 Health, HigherDOSE, Silk'n, Time2Sleep (Helix mattress), Kace Tea, Stick With Me Sweets, Sahajan, Glamsquad, HammerLogic,), Frauth, Helena Wang, Lawyer Vince, Silk The Rich, Superegg and Castles and Queens. These designer goods & exclusive wellness packages totaling over $500,000 in total value.

The agency has made an announcement that the silent auction will be available online for the holidays for unsold items, running throughout December. This is a great opportunity for those who attended as well as those who didn't to continue to support AAPI-owned businesses and continue raising funds for the headline charity, TeachAAPI. TeachAAPI is a passionate education-centered nonprofit committed to empowering students and educators. Its mission is to create space and opportunities for all children to learn about Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures and stories.

Unique immersive experiences were also on offer throughout the night like Mahjong, flash tattoos, ear seeding & more. Beautiful illustrations were also on offer by gifted illustrator Matt Utsunomiya.

All attendees were also gifted luxe gift bags worth up to $350 with products from various top beauty brands. Some of these included iBlush, RedBloom, Topicals, Frauth, Fable and Mane, Puppy Sphere, Moonbow, Stick With Me, Loftie, Tastelli, The Plug, Homiah, Good Luck Hot Sauce, Cle Cosmetics, Saint Laurent, Sweety, Glow Recipe, Puppy Sphere Yoga passes, Sanrio plushies, Sekkisei, Dagne Dover and many more.

The evening was hosted by Law J Sharma and Chuck Dukas. Musical performances were conducted by Austin Gatus. International Magician Vin Chee performed his amazing magic tricks to the guests on the stage as well as closeup. Guests grooved to tunes by DJ KZA and DJ Mike-Nificent. Access Hollywood and Getty images were present to capture incredible shots throughout the night. Fun photobooth Awwficial Rentals, was a popular spot for great moment capturing shots.

Kasey Ma, the CEO and founder of Untamed Agency noted "Thank you again for showing up, dressing up, and standing with us for AAPI representation and community. It was such a powerful evening centered around AAPI joy, representation, and giving back." From the performers, to the auction and to the meaningful connections made in the room, the Untamed Agency gala was truly unforgettable.

For more information on TeachAAPI, please visit http://www.teachaapi.org. For more information on the Untamed Agency, please visit http://www.untamedagency.com.