2023: Revenge of Asian characters getting real in Hollywood

Joy Ride stars (from left) Sabrina Wu, Ashley Park, Sherry Cola and Stephanie Hsu. PHOTO: ENCORE FILMS
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SINGAPORE – In 2023, American shows featured Asians who were not crazy rich, nerdy goofballs or hard-working immigrants.

They were miscreants, stoners and dreamers. They were neurotic and insecure. In other words, they got real.

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