Welcome!
ADA TSENG
Ada Tseng is a journalist, editor, podcaster, runner, wellness advocate and karaoke enthusiast. She is the co-author of the upcoming book Breaking Into New Hollywood (coming out August 2025), with Jon Healey. She co-hosts the Asian American pop culture history podcast, Saturday School, with Brian Hu.
A former editor at the Los Angeles Times, Ada covers culture, lifestyle, health, style and travel. Her bylines include National Geographic, Center of Asian American Media, Women’s Wear Daily, HowStuffWorks, The Washington Post, Public Radio International, NBC, LA Weekly, Asia Pacific Arts, Audrey Magazine and more.
BREAKING INTO NEW HOLLYWOOD is an up-to-date roadmap for aspiring stars wanting to make a living in front of the camera, but it’s also for those passionate about being part of the collaborative, creative community like no other.
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Upcoming Readings & Events
Apr 26th-27th
USC Campus
9:00am – 6:00pm
LA Times Festival of Books
A new project from Ada Tseng will quietly make its first appearance at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. If you know where to look—you might just catch it.