At only 33, the half-Japanese, half-Taiwanese heartthrob Takeshi Kaneshiro has done it all -- from being a pop idol to superstar on the big screen. In a rare interview, the publicity shy Kaneshiro joins TalkAsia to discuss Asian cinema and what it's like working with great directors like Wong Karwai and Zhang Yimou.

Born to musical parents in Shenyang, China, Lang Lang was destined to a life as a musician. At the age of 15, he won a scholarship to study in the U.S. and got his big break as a last-minute replacement at a summer music festival in Chicago. International engagements and media attention soon followed, and the 23-year old is currently one of the most popular Chinese musicians on the international stage. Lang Lang joins TalkAsia to discuss the importance of nurturing new talent and the future of classical music in China.

Be sure to catch upcoming episodes of TalkAsia, including our conversations with Nigo, cult designer of Japanese clothing brand BAPE, and Korean golfer Grace Park.