Hollywood is slowly catching up with its increasingly diverse audience. But it still has a long way to go before those who create films and TV shows match the ethnic and gender makeup of those who watch them.
30.03.2021 - 07:01 / variety.com
Ellise Shafer administratorSouth Korean pop group BTS has posted a letter expressing its support for the Stop Asian Hate movement that has arisen as a result of increased frequency in instances of hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.“We send our deepest condolences to those who have lost their loved ones,” reads the statement, which was published both in Korean and English. “We feel grief and anger.
We recall moments when we faced discrimination as Asians. We have endured
.Hollywood is slowly catching up with its increasingly diverse audience. But it still has a long way to go before those who create films and TV shows match the ethnic and gender makeup of those who watch them.
Gordon Cox Theater EditorIn response to the shooting in Atlanta and the rise in hate crimes it underscored, Asian American theater artists took action, organizing support and self-care programs for the Asian American community while using their platforms as performers to speak out.Listen to this week’s “Stagecraft” podcast below:The two guests on this week’s episode of Variety’s Stagecraft podcast, Christine Toy Johnson and Leslie Ishii, were among the theater creators who appeared in “Stronger
Parasite director Bong Joon-Ho recently opened up about Asian hate and called on his fellow filmmakers to speak out and use their medium to respond to the racism and hate directed towards Asian and Black communities. “I’m far away in Korea and I have to see everything in the news from an outsider’s perspective, but as someone who is a part of mankind, as a person, it’s quite fearful to watch the hate crimes against Asian-Americans and the BLM movement,” Bong shared during a virtual masterclass
In the light of rising incidents of violence against Asian Americans, several citizens took to the streets to march for a Stop Asian Hate rally. While several celebrities have also shown support online, Rihanna joined the rally in a rather unrecognisable look as she protested against Asian Hate.
Rihanna has stood in solidarity with the Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community after attending a Stop Asian Hate rally in New York City over the weekend.The singer attended the rally on Easter Sunday (April 4), with her assistant Tina Truong sharing pictures of the two of them attending the protest on Instagram.Remaining low-key, Rihanna was decked out in a black sunglasses, face mask and a casual black baseball cap for the event.Footage from the rally showed the singer dancing in
As a sea of protests continue to engulf the US, the latest celebrity to come out in solidarity was none other than Rihanna. The pop icon joined a bunch of protestors in New York City who were protesting Asian hate.
Jamie Chung stuns in a red dress for the 2021 Screen Actors Guild Awards, which aired on Sunday night (April 4) with a pre-taped and virtual show.
BTS, one of the world’s largest K-pop bands, is speaking out on the rise of anti-Asian violence following recent and deadly acts of racial discrimination in the US. In a new post shared to social media, the group comprised of Jungkook, V, Jimin, Jin, Suga, RM, and J-Hope condemned hate crimes based on race while opening up about the times they’ve faced discrimination.
BTS is speaking out against the recent rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
The Office actress Kat Ahn has criticised the show’s portrayal of Asian American women.Ahn starred in the hit sitcom as Amy in the season three episode ‘A Benihana Christmas’ and has since called the story arc “#problematic”.In the episode, Steve Carell’s character Michael Scott invites two Asian waitresses from a popular Japanese steakhouse (which he calls “Asian Hooters”) to the Dunder Mifflin Christmas party.Scott marks one of the two women with ink in order to tell them apart, and then turns
BTS have spoken up against the massive surge in hate crimes against Asians and posted a heartfelt letter expressing their support for the Stop Asian Hate movement. “We send our deepest condolences to those who have lost their loved ones,” read the letter.
BTS have taken to social media to speak out against anti-Asian racism.On Tuesday (March 30), the K-pop supergroup released a statement on Twitter in support of the ongoing #StopAsianHate movement, condemning the uptick of anti-Asian hate crimes in the United States. “We send our deepest condolences to those who have lost their loved ones.
Bowen Yang used Saturday Night Live to demand people do more in combating the rising anti-Asian violence and rhetoric in America. Since the pandemic began more than a year ago, Asian Americans have been targeted for harassment and attacks.
CAA has assembled a packed lineup of Asian American influencers and leaders to discuss the wave of anti-Asian violence and hate that continues to sweep the country. The 90-minute CAA Amplify Town Hall will take place online April 1 at 10 a.m.
Saturday Night Live cast member Bowen Yang began his Weekend Update on March 27 with a powerful message about the ongoing attacks on the Asian American community. He encouraged viewers to “fuel up” and keep moving forward. The comedian, who was born in Australia, has been on the SNL writing team since 2018 and was promoted to the on-air cast the following year. Here’s 5 things to know about him.
Saturday Night Live cast member Bowen Yang began his Weekend Update on March 27 with a powerful message about the ongoing attacks on the Asian American community. He encouraged viewers to “fuel up” and keep moving forward. The comedian, who was born in Australia, has been on the SNL writing team since 2018 and was promoted to the on-air cast the following year. Here’s 5 things to know about him.
Beabadoobee has spoken about her experiences as an Asian woman amid the wave of activism resulting from recent racial hate crimes.The musician, born to Filipino parents in the Philippines and raised in London, has opened up about how she formerly felt ashamed of her identity, alongside commenting on the need for better conversations and education about race.When Beabadoobee was asked by Billboard on Thursday (March 25) what her reaction was to rise of Asian American hate crimes in the US, she