Padma Lakshmi, Halsey, Saweetie and Lucy Liu dazzle with high-octane glamour as they lead stars at Gold Gala honoring Asian-Pacific achievement

Padma Lakshmi, Halsey, Saweetie and Lucy Liu dazzled with high-octane glamour as they led a fleet of celebrities at the latest annual Gold Gala in Los Angeles.

Held in the city's sprawling Music Center, the dazzling affair is thrown by the nonprofit Gold House and honors Asian-Pacific achievement across various disciplines.

Among the many names being celebrated that evening was Padma, 53, who also put her Top Chef skills to use and planned the fete's menu with Michelin star chef Vijay Kumar, who is also executive chef at Gold House.

She was a ray of sunshine during the red carpet portion of the event, dazzling up a storm in a strapless highlighter yellow frock that highlighted her fit physique.

With a neckline that plunged far enough to betray only a slight hint of cleavage, the dress featured a thigh-slit that allowed the Chennai-born gourmand to flash a bit of leg.

(from left) Padma Lakshmi, Halsey, Saweetie and Lucy Liu dazzled with high-octane glamour as they led a fleet of celebrities at the latest annual Gold Gala in Los Angeles

Among the many names being celebrated that evening was Padma, 53, who also put her Top Chef skills to use and planned the fete's menu with Michelin star chef Vijay Kumar, who is also executive chef at Gold House

She was a ray of sunshine during the red carpet portion of the event, dazzling up a storm in a strapless highlighter yellow frock that highlighted her fit physique

Saweetie's sizzling ensemble fell flatteringly to show off her statuesque body to full advantage as she posed proudly for the photographers ahead of her big performance

Halsey was a showstopping presence on the red carpet in a splashily designed lehenga, teamed with a towering candyfloss hairdo that complemented her outfit's lush colors

She attended the star-studded knees-up on the arm of her boyfriend, Victorious actor Avan Jogia, decked out in an outfit reminiscent of the royals in India's former princely states 

Letting her luxurious black hair tumble over her shoulders in gentle waves, the former wife of Salman Rushdie accentuated the look with an elaborately designed necklace and a bindi.

Halsey was a showstopping presence on the red carpet in a splashily designed lehenga, teamed with a towering candyfloss hairdo that complemented her outfit's lush colors.

She attended the star-studded knees-up on the arm of her boyfriend, Victorious actor Avan Jogia, decked out in an outfit reminiscent of the royals in India's former princely states. 

Meanwhile Lucy, who was also one of the honorees at this year's Gold Gala, showed off her willowy frame in a sleek jean blue number that cinched tightly in with a glinting black sash.

Sharpening her features with makeup, including a slick of deep pink lipstick that brought out her luminous complexion, Lucy accessorized simply with chain earrings.

Saweetie, who in addition to being an awardee was also scheduled to give a performance at the swank beano, was an unforgettable presence in a see-through green frock worn daringly without a bra.

Her sizzling ensemble fell flatteringly to show off her statuesque body to full advantage as she posed proudly for the photographers ahead of her big performance. 

Christine Chiu slid her sensationally svelte figure into a high-collared black dress that featured a tantalizingly high thigh-slit and sheer mesh fabric to amplify the leggy effect.

Sharpening her features with makeup, including a slick of deep pink lipstick that brought out her luminous complexion, Lucy accessorized simply with chain earrings

Christine Chiu slid her sensationally svelte figure into a high-collared black dress that featured a tantalizingly high thigh-slit and sheer mesh fabric to amplify the leggy effect

(from left) Wicked director Jon M. Chu cut a dapper figure in a suit and bow tie, Karrueche Tran made a bold fashion statement in a wide-brimmed hat and cape and Lena Waithe was characteristically dapper in a black suit

Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh enjoyed a confab with Harold & Kumar actor John Cho, a fictional version of whose mansion is featured on her new dramedy series The Brothers Sun

Wicked director Jon M. Chu cut a dapper figure in a suit and bow tie, Karrueche Tran made a bold fashion statement in a wide-brimmed hat and cape and Lena Waithe was characteristically dapper in a black suit.

Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh enjoyed a confab with Harold & Kumar actor John Cho, a fictional version of whose mansion is featured on her new dramedy series The Brothers Sun.

Chloe Kim showed off her legs in a split silver frock dripping with fringe, Jessica Wang rocked a crop top adorned with a massive butterfly bow and child star Gordon Cormier wore all white.

Retired ice dancing duo Maia and Alex Shibutani, who are brother and sister, turned the event into a pretext for a bit of family time as they beamed together for the cameras.

Poona Jagannathan bared her sculpted midriff in a peekaboo gown, Joshua De La Cruz radiated classic style in a three-piece suit and Nikita Dragun plumped for the old fashioned flourish of opera gloves.

Harry Shum Jr modeled a gleaming updated cross-close Nehru jacket as he hit the red carpet for the evening's festivities alongside his colorfully attired wife Shelby Rabara. 

Queer Eye star Bobby Berk put a fashion forward spin on a sherwani, Xochitl Gomez dragged an extravagant tiered train behind her and The Farewell director Lulu Wang went for a somber all-black ensemble with a cape.

Karen Fukuhara of The Boys fame made a splash in a see-through golden mesh skirt over a pair of Hamptons chic striped trousers, teamed with a flowy springtime chic blouse.

(from left) Chloe Kim showed off her legs in a split silver frock dripping with fringe, Jessica Wang rocked a crop top adorned with a massive butterfly bow and child star Gordon Cormier wore all white

Retired ice dancing duo Maia and Alex Shibutani, who are brother and sister, turned the event into a pretext for a bit of family time as they beamed together for the cameras

(from left) Poona Jagannathan bared her sculpted midriff in a peekaboo gown, Joshua De La Cruz radiated classic style in a three-piece suit and Nikita Dragun plumped for the old fashioned flourish of opera gloves

Harry Shum Jr modeled a gleaming updated cross-close Nehru jacket as he hit the red carpet for the evening's festivities alongside his colorfully attired wife Shelby Rabara

(from left) Queer Eye star Bobby Berk put a fashion forward spin on a sherwani, Xochitl Gomez dragged an extravagant tiered train behind her and The Farewell director Lulu Wang went for a somber all-black ensemble with a cape

Karen Fukuhara of The Boys fame made a splash in a see-through golden mesh skirt over a pair of Hamptons chic striped trousers, teamed with a flowy springtime chic blouse

Jeannie Mai radiated 1980s chic in a figure-hugging dress with a geometric cowl, Margaret Cho bared her sprawl of tattoos in a sleeveless embossed frock and Natasha Liu Bordizzo flashed her midriff in a plunging bias-cut look.

Renee Rapp, who plays school bully Regina George in the new musical reimagination of Mean Girls, swanked about in double denim as she posed alongside her musician girlfriend Towa Bird.

The Good Place star Manny Jacinto was sleek and chic in a crisp white suit, while Sherry Cola sported puffed-out short sleeves redolent of the 1950s and Prabal Gurung oozed fashionista flair with a large false rose in his lapel.

Stephanie Shepherd, who first shot to fame as Kim Kardashian's assistant, clove to a theme of simple elegance, modeling a simple sleeveless black gown that fell to emphasize her lissome frame.

Fire Island star Joel Kim Booster modeled a sheer lace blouse beneath his wine-red suit, Ross Butler emanated Old World elegance in a sherwani and Apolo Ohno opted for the trendy suit-with-sneakers fusion.

Avantika, who has acted in India's Telugu language film industry as well as in such Hollywood projects as the Mean Girls musical, was decked out a sumptuous floral gown with a sash that evoked memories of a sari. 

Never Have I Ever star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan was resplendent in a blue and gold lehenga, Iman Vellani's red floral dress matched her backwards scarf and Cynthia Erivo strikingly teamed a colorful wrap skirt with a black top.

The Real Housewives Of New Jersey alumna Crystal Kung Minkoff hit the red carpet that evening alongside her husband Rob Minkoff, whom she has been married to since 2007. 

(from left) Jeannie Mai radiated 1980s chic in a figure-hugging dress with a geometric cowl, Margaret Cho bared her sprawl of tattoos in a sleeveless embossed frock and Natasha Liu Bordizzo flashed her midriff in a plunging bias-cut look

Renee Rapp, who plays school bully Regina George in the new musical reimagination of Mean Girls, swanked about in double denim as she posed alongside her musician girlfriend Towa Bird

(from left) The Good Place star Manny Jacinto was sleek and chic in a crisp white suit, while Sherry Cola sported puffed-out short sleeves redolent of the 1950s and Prabal Gurung oozed fashionista flair with a large false rose in his lapel

Stephanie Shepherd, who first shot to fame as Kim Kardashian's assistant, clove to a theme of simple elegance, modeling a simple sleeveless black gown that fell to emphasize her lissome frame

(from left) Fire Island star Joel Kim Booster modeled a sheer lace blouse beneath his wine-red suit, Ross Butler emanated Old World elegance in a sherwani and Apolo Ohno opted for the trendy suit-with-sneakers fusion

Avantika, who has acted in India's Telugu language film industry as well as in such Hollywood projects as the Mean Girls musical, was decked out a sumptuous floral gown with a sash that evoked memories of a sari

(from left) Never Have I Ever star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan was resplendent in a blue and gold lehenga, Iman Vellani's red floral dress matched her backwards scarf and Cynthia Erivo strikingly teamed a colorful wrap skirt with a black top

The Real Housewives Of New Jersey alumna Crystal Kung Minkoff hit the red carpet that evening alongside her husband Rob Minkoff, whom she has been married to since 2007

As the party got going, various honorees took the stage to receive their awards - including Lucy, who was presented with her bauble by Regina King, her castmate in the 1996 film Jerry Maguire

Another one of the famous faces being honored that evening was Steven Yeun, who became a fan favorite playing Glenn Rhee on the long-running zombie program The Walking Dead

Auli'i Cravalho could be spotted at one of the tables, swathed in a white shawl and accessorizing her summery ensemble with a subtly glistening jeweled necklace

By the time Saweetie hit the stage to close out the proceedings with an electrifying performance, she had changed into a clinging black jumpsuit with mesh slits down each side to play up her curves

As the party got going, various honorees took the stage to receive their awards - including Lucy, who was presented with her bauble by Regina King, her castmate in the 1996 film Jerry Maguire.

Another one of the famous faces being honored that evening was Steven Yeun, who became a fan favorite playing Glenn Rhee on the long-running zombie program The Walking Dead.

Auli'i Cravalho could be spotted at one of the tables, swathed in a white shawl and accessorizing her summery ensemble with a subtly glistening jeweled necklace.

By the time Saweetie hit the stage to close out the proceedings with an electrifying performance, she had changed into a clinging black jumpsuit with mesh slits down each side to play up her curves.