Over the past couple of months, we’ve learned a lot about anti-Asian racism. At STYLE Canada, we’re sending out extra thanks to the media stars who’ve taken the time to teach us about their history and their experiences with racism in our country. They’re also some of coolest, funniest, most creative and inspiring people we know of on TikTok and Instagram.
Here’s who we’re following during Asian Heritage Month and beyond:
Beauty Creators
- @meicrosoft (Toronto) – Creative SPX makeup
- @hemali.mistry (Toronto) – Queen of makeup transformations
- @sacheu (Toronto) – CEO of SACHEU Beauty brand
- @laurel_acupuncture (Edmonton) – Chinese medicine doctor and acupuncturist
- @glamzilla (Toronto) – Iconic beauty product reviews
Fashion Creators
- @actuallyz (Vancouver) – Trendy outfits using staple wardrobe pieces
- @emsonmallari (Winnipeg) – #WhatIdWear looks recreated
- @katiecung (Montreal) – Everyday essentials
- @taimoursultann (Toronto) – Cool streetwear and outfit rating videos
- @ishiniw (Edmonton) – Fashion inspired by Desi and Sri Lankan culture
Music Creators
- @theraymondsalgado (Vancouver) – A range that would give Mariah Carey a run for her money
- @shefalipani (London) – Bollywood mash-ups
- @aaronparismusic – Classical fusion
- @teagtunes (Edmonton) – Queen of covers
- @tesher (Regina) – Fusing Bollywood classics with trending hip-hop beats
Food Creators
- @tiffycooks (Vancouver) – Popular Asian dishes
- @sopheats (Vancouver) – Vancouver food tours
- @nutrientmatters (Toronto) – Conscious consumption from the comfort of your kitchen
- @livwutang (Toronto) – Classic Chinese and Korean meals
- @w2sixpackchef (Toronto) – Knife skills you need to see to believe
- @kimchikoreahouse (Toronto) – Korean cooking tutorials
Activist/Educational Creators
- @onlinekyne (Kitchener) – A drag queen with a penchant for math and all things sparkly
- @k.fel (Toronto) – Using TikTok to practice the Japanese language
- @mimilapoop (Montreal) – Japanese school comedy skits
- @vicky_zzzzzzz (Toronto) – Author and cultural educator
- @pushpeksidhu (Toronto) – Insightful content and anti-racist education
- @auntyskates (Toronto) – A skateboarding mom who has all the cool tips and tricks
Parenting Creators
- @michelletiang (Coquitlam) – A mom of three who crushes in the kitchen
- @justjordynnaround (Aurora) – The daily life of three-year-old Jordy
- @hey_itsmeviv (Vancouver) – An accountant, a mom… hilarity ensues
- @ongsquad (Vancouver) – What it’s like to be a mother of four children
- @salehfamily (Toronto) – The family behind successful tie-dye hijab brand @LalaHijabs
Comedy Creators
- @miichaelltran (Hamilton) – The funniest father-son duo
- @jeenie.weenie (Toronto) – Flight attendant comedy skits
- @yoleendadong (Vancouver) – Voice behind the iconic “Hello my frand…” videos
- @aileenchristineee (Calgary) – Comedy couple
- @falafelkimchi (Canada) – A Korean man who will teach you a thing or two about Arabic languages
Dance Creators
- @andreebonifacioo (Vancouver) – Dance videos in fashionable outfits
- @subha_v (Sydney) – An East-Coast dance addict
- @caleontwins (Toronto) – Dancing twin duo
- @jeffreychangofficial (Montreal) – Have you ever seen a father and son crush a TikTok dance together?
- @erica.syl (Montreal) – Boujee backgrounds, bold moves
Business Creators
- @kostudio.co (Toronto) – A boxing brand designed for women
- @onemaybeauty (Montreal) – Lip gloss staples made with sustainable packaging
- @essentielle.cosmetics (Edmonton) – Your next eye shadow and lip product must-haves
- @toppedwithglitter (Toronto) – Watch how she makes her products for Etsy!
- @amandarachlee (Toronto) – Stationery styles you never knew you needed