Preparations Underway for the 2026 WCCA World Culture, Charity, and Public Welfare Awards and the CACEA 10th Anniversary Celebration
Jackie Lewis, Dr. Deborah Castine, Dr. Johnny Rock, Grace Field, Todd Williamson, Susan Wang, Harrison Engle, Jai Rodriguez, Chris Mann, and Noreen Diani
Diamond Bar, California, USA. 19th October, 2026. Susan Shu Wang, founder of the Chinese American Cultural Exchange Association (CACEA), hosted a gathering of performers, celebrities, and other prominent figures in preparation for the upcoming 10th Anniversary celebration of CACEA and the World Culture Charity Awards (WCCA). This early assembly was intended to foster communication and mutual understanding between participants, members of the production team, and ensure that every aspect of the awards ceremony meets a world-class, professional standard.
Susan Wang, founder of CACEA, and singer Chris Mann
Attendees included Chris Mann, a singer known for his success on The Voice and as a four-time performer at the White House; Grace Field, a Tony Award-winning Broadway actress and singer who has performed at the United Nations General Assembly; Jai Rodriguez, Emmy Award-winning television host and actor; Todd Williamson, an internationally renowned artist, recipient of the Pollock Prize, and former 11-year chair of the West Hollywood Arts Commission; Jacqueline Lewis and Noreen Diani, both members of the production teams for acclaimed television series "The Bay", which has won three Emmy Awards; and Dr. Deborah Castine, a medical doctor and consultant based in Beverly Hills. Also present as hosts were two former co-chairs of the Chinese American Cultural Exchange Association (CACEA): Harrison Engle, a film director and founding president of the International Documentary Association (IDA), and Dr. Johnny Rock, musician and professor at the University of California, Irvine (UCI).
The 2026 WCCA World Culture, Charity, and Public Welfare Awards, organized by CACEA, will be held in the grand ballroom of the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills. A host of celebrities will grace the awards ceremony. The United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) Southern California Division will present "Humanitarian Certificates" to renowned actors Sharon Stone and Keanu Reeves, world-famous singer Richard Marx, and CACEA Co-Chair Carlos Amezcua—a 22-time Emmy Award winner. Barry Simon, Chair of the UNA-USA National Council, will lead a delegation of eight senior representatives to join CACEA in celebrating this major cross-cultural, philanthropic, and exchange-focused event.
Susan Wang, founder of CACEA, and TV host/actor Jai Rodriguez
The WCCA awards ceremony organizing committee has finalized an impressive lineup of artistic performances. The acclaimed Southern California-based Luminario Ballet will present a duet, infusing the evening with a blend of classical and contemporary flair. Chris Mann—a standout from The Voice and a four-time performer at the White House—will sing songs he previously performed for two U.S. Presidents. Broadway star and Tony Award winner Grace Field, who has also performed at the United Nations General Assembly, will serve as a co-host alongside Emmy-winning host Jai Rodriguez. She will also deliver the evening’s grand finale, promising guests a memorable performance that will bring the event to an exhilarating close.
TV host Joey Zhou, founder of the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA), and actress/singer Grace Field
In short, this awards ceremony—hosted by the 10-year-old Chinese-American Cultural Exchange Association—is designed to embody the qualities of being "international, mainstream, professional, and authoritative," offering attendees a truly unique and spectacular visual feast. In addition to discussions regarding plans for the coming month, the distinguished guests also took part in interviews with TV host Joey Zhou, founder of the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA), and former senior media consultant for the China-US Cultural Exchange Association (CACEA). The conversations explored topics such as the role of global culture in shaping interactions between different ethnic groups, its broader impact on the world, how Chinese and American cultures can learn from and draw inspiration from one another, and the contributions of global culture to human civilization. Each guest shared a personal experience, illustrating how different cultures have influenced their own values or perspectives.
Organizations involved in the production and collaboration of this charity awards ceremony included: The Beverly Arts Foundation, Jackie Lewis Productions, Signal Hill Entertainment Inc., Beverly Film, TBA News, TBA Channel, World Peace One, and the UNA-USA Southern California Division.
Dinner guests give a toast to Susan Wang for hosting the gathering and her generous hospitality
Susan Wang enjoyed engaging conversations with the guests, hosting a traditional Chinese tea ceremony and a exquisite dinner party for all those who attended.
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