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Hong Kong actor apologizes for ‘brownface’ TV role

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Franchesca Wong darkened her skin to portray a migrant worker from the Philippines, prompting debate about on-screen representation of the Chinese territory’s ethnic minorities.

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Canadian-Chinese actress apologizes for ‘brownface’ portrayal of Filipina worker on Hong Kong show

“I genuinely have no intention to disrespect or racially discriminate any ethnic group, please forgive me for getting it wrong,” Calgary-born Franchesca Wong shared on Instagram.

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Hong Kong actor apologizes for ‘brownface’ TV role

Franchesca Wong darkened her skin to portray a migrant worker from the Philippines, prompting debate about on-screen representation of the Chinese territory’s ethnic minorities.

·United States
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NBC News broke the news in United States on Thursday, April 21, 2022.
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