DJ Tessa had the honor of performing at CAPE RADIANCE: A Celebration of Asian & Pacific Islander Women and Non-Binary Achievement in Entertainment. This event, organized by the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE), recognized the significant contributions of API women and non-binary individuals in Hollywood, highlighting their achievements often overlooked in the industry. DJ Tessa's participation in CAPE RADIANCE aligns with her commitment to promoting diversity and empowerment through music. As the founder of PRISM DJs, a booking agency representing female DJs, she's dedic ..read more

DJing for the premiere of Netflix's The Brothers Sun was an experience that I won't soon forget. As a Premiere and Corporate Event DJ, these opportunities allow me to create unforgettable atmospheres that perfectly complement the occasion. One of the highlights of this event was curating a playlist that featured a mix of AAPI artists and current hits. I mixed in artists like Jason Chu, Rich Brian, Yaeji, and Tokimonsta, as well as Cantopop and Mandopop, paying homage to the rich musical heritage of the AAPI community. Closing out the evening with Teresa Teng's classic "The Moon Represents My H ..read more

One of the best things about being a Los Angeles DJ is having the opportunity to perform for premiere events of all kinds — for instance, those that celebrate singing lizards who mentor elementary school children. And that’s exactly what I had the pleasure of doing at the Netflix Leo Premiere on November 19, 2023.  Leo, Adam Sandler’s latest gem, is a heartwarming albeit hilarious tale of an elderly lizard who leans into the mentorship of a fifth-grade classroom. When the classroom teacher goes on maternity leave, and the long-term substitute is a less-than-ideal replacement, Leo the liza ..read more

Fight and fanfare were in the air on October 22 as I celebrated Spooky Season from behind the booth as the premiere event DJ for a special screening of the new Disney+ and Hulu “Goosebumps” Series.  If you grew up in the ‘90s, chances are you’re familiar with at least one spine-chilling tale from RL Stine’s classic Goosebumps collection. Those cover images and the infamous Goosebumps font are quintessential millennial core memories. And thanks to a very welcome resurgence of all things ‘90s, Gen Z can now also have their brain chemistry altered by the “Goosebumps” algorithm. The Disney+ a ..read more

Move over, Taylor Swift. There’s a new Cruel Summer in town. After a long-awaited return, the hit TV series is back with a highly acclaimed second season, and I had the pleasure of performing as the premiere event DJ at the Freeform and Hulu “Cruel Summer” Season 2 Premiere After Party.  The “Cruel Summer” anthology series is a unique television concept, as each season follows a new cast of characters dealing with their own special brand of drama, trauma, and mystery. Season 2 introduces a potentially murderous teen love triangle in the picturesque Pacific Northwest town of Chatham, Washi ..read more

I’ve been in my DJ era for over ten years now, but before I got behind the decks as DJ Tessa, I was Tessa the paralegal. So the Amazon FreeVee “Jury Duty” Season Finale Celebration on April 25, 2023, was a rare opportunity to see my two worlds collide in a refreshingly hilarious way. The Amazon FreeVee original “Jury Duty” isn’t your typical courtroom comedy series. The whole thing, from the trial to the judge to the lawyers to the jury, is completely fake — except for one juror, Ronald Gladden, who believes it is entirely real. Filmed in the same “mockumentary” style of classics like “The Off ..read more

As a premiere event DJ in Hollywood, I’ve had the privilege of performing at the afterparties of some of LA’s most anticipated film screenings. Even so, it’s not often that I have the chance to be a part of something as iconic as Lionsgate’s Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. So, on April 15, 2023, I was honored to be the musical maître de for the big screen production of this legendary coming-of-age novel. Originally published in 1970, Judy Blume’s Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. is a canonical work of young adult fiction that tells the story of eleven-year-old Margaret Simon, who re ..read more

Name a more legendary event than the ‘80s prom… If nothing comes to mind, that’s because there isn’t one. And I had the chance to relive all the shiny, shoulder-padded, big-haired glory as the premiere event DJ at the Disney+ Prom Pact Premiere Afterparty on March 24, 2023.  Though Prom Pact doesn’t take place in the ‘80s, it does feature an '80s-themed prom at the center of the plot, as outcast besties Mandy and Ben make a pact to attend together in an act of rebellion against the elaborate prom-posals taking place at every turn. The ‘prom’ arc occurs alongside another in which Mandy emb ..read more

Performing as a premiere event DJ for red-carpet events never gets old. The glitz, the glamour, the celebrities, the adoring fans, the fun themes – it all makes for the most memorable evenings. So I was thrilled to be invited to DJ for the Netflix Shadow & Bone Premiere Afterparty on March 9, 2023.  Shadow & Bone came to Netflix with an already large and enthusiastic fanbase. That following has grown immensely as viewers resonate with diverse cast members like Jessie Mei, Amita Suman, and Kit Young. Originally a book trilogy, Shadow & Bone was adapted for the Netflix series an ..read more

Most people are lucky if they’re able to do something they love for a living, and in that case, I’m one of the lucky ones. But on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, I had the distinct honor of doing what I love for an event that combined three of the things I enjoy most – technology, food, and comedy – as the conference event DJ for The Wall Street Journal Tech Live Dinner Party and Nasdaq Cocktails Under the Stars. Hailed as The Wall Street Journal’s “most exclusive technology event,” WSJ Tech Live is a summit of brilliant minds from giants like Intel, Apple, Microsoft, Snap, Disney, and Sequoia, amo ..read more