The most commonly used word to describe this week’s OA feature is beautiful. Jaw-dropping. Stunning. Gorgeous. So beautiful she was the face of Clinique’s international campaign. It’s hard to believe that she, too, has struggled with self-image; she, too, was shy; and she, too, has been pressured by society to alter her body. This explains why Arden Cho—multi-talented actress, model, and singer—is in fact one of the most down-to-earth, pleasant “dorks” whose mission in life is not fame or fortune, but to inspire the next generation, especially Asian American girls to accept themselves and pursue their passion. The world is beginning to witness the exciting fruits of her painstaking labor, and she is on track to becoming an international role model. Yes, Arden is the living breathing embodiment of OA’s mission.

What do you get when a Komodo dragon meets wheels and a taco shell? A bold, unique, and delicious melody of flavors that put Komodo Food on the map (don’t worry, they don’t actually serve Komodo Dragons!). Now this popular food truck has opened their first brick and mortar in L.A., where OA got a little bit of culinary pampering—Asian Marinated Chicken tacos, Meatballs with Romesco Sauce, Fish N’…yes, this was the most painful interview for a starving writer to research. Join us as we chat with two of the five co-founders—brothers Eric and Erwin Tjahyadi—the former, in charge of marketing and events; the latter, Komodo’s renowned chef, having tickled the taste buds of A-listers like Brad and Angelina, and even the late Michael Jackson. Their team is a perfect and diverse blend of skills and cultures—a nice testament to Komodo’s savory fusion of flavors. Bon Appétit!

Just a typical day in the life of OA: ziplining [and crashing] through our interviewee’s studio. Yes, you read correctly. There is a zipline inside Jimmy Wong’s headquarters where all the magic you see on YouTube happens. That’s just how he gets the creative juices flowing—ziplines, Totoros, and Smash Brothers. This singer-songwriter-actor and recent winner of YouTube’s NextUp contest is best known for his exceptionally clever love song response to Alexander Wallace. That, however, just scratches the surface of this brilliant all-around artist who not only posts covers that often put the original artists to shame, but boasts equally creative original content in the form of songs and skits…and a few big surprises in the near future. His secret to success? Don’t ever get realistic. That, and memorizing pi to the 30^th digit.