Famous Asian People

Maya Lin

Maya Lin is an artist and architect who created the Vietnam Memorial.

I.M. Pei

I.M. Pei is a well-known architect.

Allan Say

Allan Say is a famous children's author.

Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan is famous for his entertaining martial arts.

Yoko Ono

Yoko Ono, wife of Beatle John Lennon, is a musician in her own right.

Amy Tan

Amy Tan is a novelist, most famous for The Joy Luck Club.

Yo Yo Ma

Yo Yo Ma is an Asian cellist.

Kristi Yamaguchi

Kristi Yamaguchi is a gold medalist in ice skating.

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Famous Asians

These web sites will lead you to learn more about famous Asians and Asian-Americans.