LOVE IN TAIPEI - OPENING NIGHT

MAY 30, 2024 | 6PM-9PM | DOUBLETREE BY HILTON | TICKETED EVENT

OPENING NIGHT (May 30, 2024)

HAAPIFEST celebrates its 20th Annivesary for indepenent filmmaking - OPENING NIGHT.

  • Date/Time: May 30th, 6pm-9 pm

  • Location: DoubleTree by Hilton (10609 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX 77042)

Come enjoy a fun night full of:

  1. Meet & Greet with Abigail Hing Wen

  2. Autographed copy of LOVEBOAT TAIPEI available!

  3. Limited edition swag bags

** This is a ticketed event **

Don’t miss the opportunity to own a signed copy of this best-selling novel "LOVEBOAT, TAIPEI".

We can't wait to share the magic of Asian American cinema with you! All Access VIP Pass & General tickets are available through our Elevent ticketing system.

MEET & GREET ABIGAIL HING WEN

AUTHOR OF THE LOVEBOAT SERIES

Abigail Hing Wen works at the intersection of storytelling and technology. She is a New York Times Best Selling Author, producer, woman-in-tech leader specializing in artificial intelligence,  as well as a mother of two. She writes and speaks about tech, AI ethics, women’s leadership, implicit bias, equity, and transforming culture.

Loveboat, Taipei (2020) debuted on the New York Times Bestseller List where it remained for multiple weeks and has been adapted for film by ACE Entertainment.

Loveboat Reunion (2022) follows two of the main characters from Loveboat, Taipei as they reconnect and write their own futures on a wild, unexpected reunion.

Loveboat Forever (November 7, 2023) follows the gang and their community through new coming of age journeys.

Wen and Loveboat, Taipei have been featured in NBC Bay Area Show, World Journal, the South China Morning Post, Cosmopolitan, and People en Español. The novel appeared on a number of Most Anticipated lists including The Boston Globe, Book Riot, Bustle, BuzzFeed, The UK Evening Standard, The Nerd Daily, Seventeen, and She Reads. Loveboat, Taipei was selected as a Barnes & Noble Young Adult Book Club Pick and it appeared at number 1 on Cosmopolitan's 25 Best Audiobooks of 2020 list.

AWARDS

  • Abigail Hing Wen

    Writer

    Abigail Hing Wen is the New York Times and National Best Selling Author of novels for young adults and the executive producer of the film Love in Taipei, based on her novel Loveboat, Taipei.

    Abigail penned the New York Times Best Selling and National Best Selling novel Loveboat, Taipei and companion novels, Loveboat Reunion and Loveboat Forever. She executive produced the film adaptation of the Paramount Plus original film, LOVE IN TAIPEI, based on Loveboat, Taipei and starring Ashley Liao (Hunger Games) as Ever Wong and Ross Butler (Shazam) as Rick Woo.

    “Love in Taipei” was ranked a Top #10 comedy on Paramount+. Wen made a brief cameo in the film.

  • DoubleTree by Hilton

    0609 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX 77042

    The Doubletree by Hilton Houston Westchase has all the amenities you need for a restful and productive stay. Whether traveling for business or leisure, we will welcome you with a signature chocolate chip cookie and a warm smile.

    Conveniently located in Westchase District, near the Energy Corridor, Galleria, Memorial City, City Centre, Chinatown, and International, providing easy access to top corporate offices, shopping centers, and popular attractions in the area.

    On-site Lattice and Spirits, a gorgeous restaurant showcasing Texas regional inspired cuisines. The restaurant and bar offer over 300 spirits, signature craft cocktails, local beers on draft and regional wines.