Gemma Chan, Olivia Munn Discuss Representation and Family at Apex Awards Gala

The importance of family and real representation were both major topics of conversation at the Apex for Youth Inspiration Awards Gala on Wednesday night. It makes sense that Apex, an organization which aids underserved Asian and immigrant communities in New York City, would have family on the brain. The attendees for the night — including Olivia Munn, Gemma Chan, chairperson Dao-Yi Chow, “Insecure” actor Alexander Hodge and Jake Choi — treated each other like kin, even if it was their first time meeting. Munn was awarded for her contributions to the Asian-American community, alongside Chan and Credit Karma founder Kenneth Lin. While walking the red carpet prior to the dinner and silent auction program, she recalled a touching moment she shared with her mother. After she’d spoken out last September against a “Predator” costar whom she found out was a registered sex offender, and subsequently had his scene removed from the film, Munn’s mother gave her a call. “The thing about my mom is that she’s always been very blunt and that’s something I’ve always loved because there’s no hidden meaning, it’s always getting to the truth of things. My mom was always scary to us as kids — she was the

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