Acting Asian

A film in development that takes a smart, compelling look at groundbreaking Asian American actresses and their struggle for equality in entertainment.

[Acting Asian @ActingAsian]

First, but not the last.

[Resonate Voices @ResonateVoices]

The Protagonist After decades in supporting parts, Emmy nominee Sandra Oh plays the hero in Killing Eve.

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[Acting Asian @ActingAsian]

More of this! https://t.co/VIM2ZFpVr2

[HuffPost Women @HuffPostWomen]

“Casting an Asian American into a bad role where they’re shoehorned into these stereotypes is worse than not having cast them at all,” she added. https://t.co/o6hZQ4rWsD

[Acting Asian @ActingAsian]

Great conversation with someone who had lots of feelings of support for more diversity on screen but felt like she couldn’t fully express them because she’s not a minority so her experiences are not perceived as valid. How can we help further this conversation?

[Acting Asian @ActingAsian]

Celebrating all the talented female Asian American artists on this #internationwomensday
May the future bring more recognition

#IWD2018 #CreditHer

[April @ReignOfApril]

The creator of #OscarsSoWhite is launching #Akuarel, a new site to help Hollywood find underrepresented talent, via @mic https://t.co/7yQkDa8WIW

[Acting Asian @ActingAsian]

While not the loudest voice to date, there are important stories to add to the narrative https://t.co/ft7DQmUmJw

[Southern Documentary Fund @SouthernDocFund]

.@drjenho: In the South, race is frequently understood along black-white lines - AAPI voices can expand the discussion; we also have a unique role to play in combating systemic racism in this region.

[Acting Asian @ActingAsian]

@nancywyuen Keep building awareness!

[Acting Asian @ActingAsian]

Progress, yet still more progress to be made... https://t.co/Q8UlkQoQeJ

[Nancy Wang Yuen @nancywyuen]

"It’s kind of strange to think that we’re in 2018 and that every award season there are so many firsts for people of color and women...It just shows that we’re not exactly past our shackles of racism and sexism" --Nancy Wang Yuen. https://t.co/UhGODzE0uc

[Acting Asian @ActingAsian]

Happy Year of the Dog! https://t.co/z773kqxUUA

[Jennifer Aquino Actor 🇺🇸🇵🇭🇨🇳🇮🇹🇫🇲 @jennaquino25]

“We need more Asian American women as leads and not only as tokens, and even on shows with Asian American men,” https://t.co/Kl4etz5FS2

[Acting Asian @ActingAsian]

Great panel last night on Representation and the Politics of Casting with EWP and CTG. Thanks for your insights @amyhillactor Amy Hill, Alice Tuan, Phil Yu and Jeff Yang! #ActingAsian https://t.co/ACtkO8HcGn

[East West Players @EWPlayers]

Will you join us and @CTGLA one week from today to discuss #AsianAmerican representation and the politics of #casting? Important conversations will be had, plus it's free! RSVP today! https://t.co/4YiQma4bDI

[Jeanne Sakata @JeanneSakata]

Starting the TV New Year off ecstatically with groundbreaking #GoldenGlobes2018 honors for Hong Chau, @AzizAnsari @SterlingKBrown and @Oprah -- and that knockout speech. MORE OF THIS, 2018! https://t.co/h9EN6UFC5c

[Acting Asian @ActingAsian]

How many films do you know would pass the Loh test? It has to pass three simple rules... https://t.co/hwFZQluKBX

[YOMYOMF @yomyomf]

The Bechdel Test for Asians - AKA The Loh Test https://t.co/ospnbhEhht

[Nancy Wang Yuen @nancywyuen]

@danieldaekim @SELFmagazine @BBC @TheNerdsofColor The last piece I wrote in 2017 was on the reunion of Asian American women from The Joy Luck Club. It was a dream come true to moderate this panel of my idols. https://t.co/XZs3sna7Rj

[Nancy Wang Yuen @nancywyuen]

One of my #2017Faves was when my book inspired a hashtag. #ExpressiveAsians (started by @mauxbot) fired back on the idea that "Asians are a challenge to cast because most casting directors feel as though they're not very expressive" (from @reelinequality). https://t.co/n8FpgaYgTW

[Acting Asian @ActingAsian]

@nancywyuen @CAPEUSA Love the focus on showcasing talent - hoping it won’t all be so “hidden” in 2018!

[Nancy Wang Yuen @nancywyuen]

Will Hong Chau and Daniel Kaluuya add Oscar noms to their resumes? Yes, please! h/t @CAPEUSA https://t.co/J7FCrOIO83

[Acting Asian @ActingAsian]

Ran into the lovely Mia Katigbak during intermission at M. Butterfly in NYC!
#ActingAsian https://t.co/iEo3eDk4ef