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Natasha Jung

Natasha is a multi-disciplinary creative, community builder, and public speaker. She has a background in marketing, broadcast television, live event production and education. In 2021, she was named a finalist in BC Business Magazine’s Women of the Year Awards as a finalist in the Community Builder category. She has also been recognized by Deloitte Canada, Chinese Womens’ Association of Canada and the City of Richmond as a Top 30 Under 30. In 2019, Natasha delivered a TEDx talk about navigating cultural expectations in a cup of tea and why she started Cold Tea Collective.

Natasha's Latest Articles

Black History Month 2026: Honoring Black–Asian solidarity, past and present

By Dennis Tran & Natasha Jung ● Life ● February 20, 2026

Exploring the layered relationships between and within Black, Asian, and Blasian communities through stories for Black History Month 2026.

Chinese cultural dancers wearing bright yellow costumes and waving large red flags dance in a snowy parade in Vancouver's Chinatown

“Spring After Spring” honours the Ho family’s legacy in Vancouver’s Chinatown through Chinese cultural dance

By Isabel Li, Natasha Jung & Pearl Zhou ● Entertainment ● February 12, 2026

“Spring After Spring” follows three sisters preparing to showcase Chinese dance in honour of their late mother’s legacy at the Vancouver Chinatown Spring Festival Parade.

‘The Wrecking Crew’ packs a punch with a grounded depiction of Hawaiʻi

By Isabel Li, Ashley J Chong & Natasha Jung ● Entertainment ● January 30, 2026

Interviews with writer Jonathan Tropper, director Ángel Manuel Soto and actors Temuera Morrison, Jacob Batalon, Frankie Adams, Miyavi, Morena Baccarin and Roimata Fox.

A screenshot of a virtual video call showing many participants arranged in a grid. Each person appears in their own video tile, smiling or listening during the meeting. The setting suggests an online cohort or group discussion, with participants joining from different locations in a collaborative, community-oriented space.

National Mentoring Month: Building strength in AANHPI communities through mentorship programs

By Dennis Tran & Natasha Jung ● Career ● January 26, 2026

Highlighting mentorship programs for AANHPI communities for National Mentoring Month.

Korean American Day 2026: Celebrating Korean American stories of identity and belonging

By Dennis Tran & Natasha Jung ● Culture ● January 13, 2026

Celebrating Korean American Day 2026 by honoring the history and community in America.

‘No Other Choice’ from director Park Chan-wook, starring Lee Byung-hun coming to theatres

By Pearl Zhou & Natasha Jung ● Entertainment ● December 17, 2025

TIFF favourite and winner of the TIFF50 International People’s Choice Award is set for its North American theatrical debut on December 25th.

Miya Cech joins Avatar: The Last Airbender as “Toph”

By Isabel Li & Natasha Jung ● Entertainment ● December 15, 2025

An interview with Miya Cech on her upcoming role as “Toph” in the live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender”, coming in early 2026.

Rental Family tackles real loneliness and desire for human connection in Japan

By Natasha Jung & Malia Ogawa ● Culture ● November 26, 2025

Takehiro Hira, Mari Yamamoto, and Akira Emoto talk about Rental Family, a film shining a light on loneliness, mental health, stigma, and creating meaning in life.

Cold Tea Reads: Four books celebrating Diwali

By Dennis Tran & Natasha Jung ● Cold Tea Reads ● October 20, 2025

Celebrating Diwali with four books featuring recommendations from South Asian creatives.

WATCHLIST: 12 films and shows that Celebrate Filipino American stories for Filipino American History Month

By Dennis Tran & Natasha Jung ● Entertainment ● October 16, 2025

Honoring Filipino American History Month with 12 films and shows, featuring recommendations from Filipino American creatives.