"I am but a yellow face with an anglicized name, in the midst of these white persons lauding and ridiculing, destroying and preserving values."
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About Anna May Wong
Anna May Wong was the first Chinese American movie star, achieving international fame in both silent and sound films. She started her career in the early 1920s and faced racism and limited opportunities for Asian actors in Hollywood. Despite these challenges, Wong went on to appear in over fifty films and became known for breaking ethnic stereotypes by playing diverse roles. She was a trailblazer for Asian representation in American cinema and inspired future generations of actors.
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