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Anna May Wong, a pioneering Chinese-American actress, broke barriers in early Hollywood and international cinema, challenging stereotypes and advocating for better representation, despite facing typecasting and racial discrimination throughout her career. Her legacy is celebrated through retrospectives, films, and cultural recognition.
Mattel has released an Anna May Wong Barbie doll in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The doll is part of the Barbie "Inspiring Women" series and features Wong's trademark bangs, eyebrows, and well-manicured nails. Wong's niece worked closely with the brand to develop the doll's look, which includes a red gown with a golden dragon design and cape inspired by her appearance in the 1934 movie "Limehouse Blues." Wong was the first major Asian American movie star and the first Asian American woman to lead a U.S. television show.
Barbie has released a doll honoring Anna May Wong, the first Asian American lead actor in a U.S. television show, for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Wong's niece, Anna Wong, worked with Barbie to develop the doll, which she says honors her aunt's legacy of fighting against racism and stereotypical roles for Asians in Hollywood. The release of the doll comes after Wong was honored with a U.S. quarter for the American Women Quarters program and as Asian and Asian American actors make historic wins in Hollywood.