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In Their Own Words: Asian representation in media

After watching trailers various trailers featuring Asian cast members, students and community members discuss the significance of Asian representation.

Recently, there have been numerous highly anticipated movies and television shows featuring Asian cast members in authentic roles.  After showing members of the UI community trailers for “Surina and Mel,” To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, and Crazy Rich Asians, they were asked if representation on-screen would affect how Asians are viewed in society. This is how they answered.

Iris Ho: UI sophomore
Aastha Chandra: UI sophomore
Yahdidah Jimenez: UI sophomore
Justin Guan: UIHC resident physician
Nidhi Patel: UI senior

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