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Unscripted shows riding the Crazy Rich Asians wave like Netflix s Bling Empire have the potential to explore nuances of Asian and Asian-American identity, but representational traps are proving hard to avoid.
The industry-realigning success of
Crazy Rich Asians was an eye-opener for Hollywood and apparently something of a Rorschach test, too. Some saw the record-breaking box office of the film, directed and co-written by Asian-American creatives, as proof that there’s a market for authentic Asian-American storytelling (a shift that’s benefited awards contenders like
The Farewell and
Minari). Others have interpreted it as a cue to finally start normalizing Asian (American) faces and/or experiences, whether they embody a scamming stripper (
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Young Singaporeans to watch: Class act
As a year of disruption and upheaval draws to a close, there are some who show that tough times can bring out the best in Singaporeans. The Straits Times is celebrating young change-makers from diverse backgrounds and disparate fields who deserve recognition for their achievements and daring. While some in these 30 profiles are already household names, many are relative unknowns who have dedicated themselves to a cause - be it charting new ground in the arts or civil society, or building something new as entrepreneurs. Clara Chong and Clement Yong spotlight these rising stars who not only had big dreams but also took the leap to act on them, and hope they will inspire more readers to action.
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Mae Tan leans towards a rawer aesthetic.PHOTO: HARPER S BAZAAR SINGAPORE
PublishedDec 17, 2020, 2:30 pm SGT
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