Anna May Wong: Hollywood's First Asian American Movie Star

Anna Mae Wong, the first Asian American movie star, overcame racial barriers in early Hollywood. Born in 1905 in LA's Chinatown, she faced discrimination but pursued her dream in cinema. Despite being typecast, she found success in Europe and later in the US, portraying Chinese characters positively. Wong made history as the first Asian American lead in a US TV show. Her legacy as a pioneer who challenged racial injustice endures, though Hollywood still grapples with stereotyping today.

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