Is Asian media ashamed of Asians?

OneWithTheForce SG

Oh....I didnt know there was an online censor with this forum!

In case anyone cant guess, the blocked out word was b.r.e.a.s.t.e.d.

SixSentinels SG

dont u know eurasians r the most beautiful ppl on earth?

OneWithTheForce SG

I cant say that I agree. Just look at all the babes that come out of Japan.

And I'd be pretty happy if all SG tv showed was Jamie Yeo, Fiona Xie, Margaret Lee, Maia Lee, Rachel Lee and Michelle Chong...for a while anyway. Smile

spinsugar SG

Sad but true. I've witnessed this sort of discrmination in Singapore many times, while on the job. Sometimes casting assistants will call up modelling agencies to find suitable "talent". 90% of the time, they will say something along the lines of "I want pan-asian and caucasian only, don't send me any chinese girls. Malay or Indian can if they can pass for pan-asian. We're going for looks first, followed by acting skills."

I've discussed this phenomenon with many people in the industry.

Some feel pan-asian and ang mohs appeal to a wider audience than someone typically "asian" looking, even in SE Asia. A few have speculated that it also could be due to past colonialisation of Asian countries.

Others say pan-asians and caucasians are more versatile in terms of looks and can handle any sort of lighting, while asians have a look that's too "specific" and they look bad with harsh lighting (eg our chinese-looking counterparts look washed out in mabelline advertisements compared to caucasians/eurasians or lookalikes like Aishwarya Rai) - therefore it's harder to make an asian look good in pictures or TV.

And there are some who think it's more than one of the above.

Well whatever the reason, it's still discrimination.

Kawazoe SG

i confirm this is 100% authentic munnabhai clone, see the english, see the way he avoid topics is very his style

who wan to wager bets? LAI!!!

mikecola SG

ur a fool. they just want attractive ppl... they wouldnt care if theyre eurasian or not

4getmenot SG

tats because you r only watching singapore mediacorps... please apply for cable and see the world.. Rolling Eyes

OneWithTheForce SG

Dear Mikecola,

I'm not sure about your education level, but I'd like to let you know that people tend to agree or value your opinion most when they are not insulting.

I can see your point about attractive people, although I still find the sheer number of Eurasians makes it one sided. There are plenty of attractive "pure" Chinese Singaporeans around.

But going back to your comment "ur a fool".

If you make such comments, it unnecessarily offends people, and readers no longer hear your message, but, instead, feel the emotion- mostly unfavourable towards you.

Many may also feel the name caller/insulting person is lacking in discipline, vocabulary, education and unpleasant.

If you calling people "fools" is normal for you, I would be happy to arrange some time to meet with you and help teach you some behaviour modification techniques.

Kind Regards,

OWTF.

SixSentinels SG

oh yes japanese babes r the most beautiful ppl on earth in my opinion Laughing

4getmenot SG

u watch alot of japan av har?? Rolling Eyes

Kuali Baba SG

Most of the Eurasians are in the presenting or modelling line. On the acting front there are still plenty of ethnic Chinese, Malay, Japanese, and what-have-you.

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