Actors speak to Helier Cheung about the failure of theatre, film and TV to portray authentic British East Asian characters and stories.
"The representation of East Asians tends to be stereotypical, or involve racist tropes (in TV and theatre)," says actress Lucy Sheen.
"Women are generally depicted as slim, petite, long-haired, submissive 'lotus blossom' types, prostitutes, or illegal immigrants, while East Asian men are portrayed as asexual or effeminate."
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"The representation of East Asians tends to be stereotypical, or involve racist tropes (in TV and theatre)," says actress Lucy Sheen.
"Women are generally depicted as slim, petite, long-haired, submissive 'lotus blossom' types, prostitutes, or illegal immigrants, while East Asian men are portrayed as asexual or effeminate."
... Keep reading on BBC