Close Menu
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    CelebMix
    • Entertainment
    • Theatre
    • Music
    • Film & TV
    • CelebMix Cares
    • Rising
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    CelebMix

    Twitter Hashtag Calls for More Asian Representation

    CelebMixBy CelebMixMay 23, 2016
    Facebook Twitter Reddit
    Share
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit WhatsApp

    In the past couple of days, you might have seen #StarringJohnCho trending on Twitter, and recently, John Cho himself responded in support of the hashtag.

    The premise behind #StarringJohnCho is to highlight the lack of Asian main characters in Hollywood movies. Using some excellent Photoshop skills, many people have recreated famous movie posters reimagined with John Cho’s face on them:

    F*** you Mars.#TheMartian #StarringJohnCho pic.twitter.com/izhHlaGgPz

    — William Yu ??? (@its_willyu) May 11, 2016

    And now, John Cho himself has responded, talking about the struggles Asian people face in Hollywood. Speaking to Yahoo7, he first thought that the hashtag was “silly,” but loved it when it began sparking discussion over an issue that is not usually in the limelight:

    “This experience made me reflect on how people think. In the United States, we’re very aware of racism, and that pertains to African Americans because it’s built into this dark period – obviously slavery – and so that’s on the forefront of people’s minds, and often a topic of discussion. In that sense racism towards African Americans as an example is something people can recognise as existing.”

    Cho also spoke of the built-in preconceptions about Asians, and how most people fail to notice the subtle prejudice towards Asian actors:

    “Preconceived notions and stereotypes of Asians is something people don’t think about or recognise. It’s a similar attitude towards women. There’s so much chauvinism in the world and patriarchal viewpoints but it’s so embedded in our culture that people don’t even realize.”

    [MARCH survives a massive fall by landing in a pool]
    MARCH: I'M ALIIIIIIIIIIIIVE!@theniceguys #StarringJohnCho pic.twitter.com/pKYXptC2yS

    — William Yu ??? (@its_willyu) May 17, 2016

    The movement has continued to grow. Recently, actress Constance Wu supported #StarringJohnCho, tweeting:

    https://twitter.com/ConstanceWu/status/730144743947034624

    Since then, a number of #StarringConstanceWu manipulations have been created:

    https://twitter.com/shoehey/status/732618204279910400

    This movement continues to highlight the need for more racial diversity in movies. Hopefully, it is only a matter of time before Hollywood catches up.

    What was your response to #StarringJohnCho and #StarringConstanceWu? Leave a comment down below and tweet us @CelebMix!

    Share. Facebook Twitter Reddit

    MORE news from CELEBMIX

    Hikaru Sulu Revealed to Be Gay in ‘Star Trek Beyond’

    LATEST FROM CELEBMIX

    Taylor Swift has officially regained ownership of her first six studio albums

    May 30, 2025

    Luke Evans shares life-affirming new single ‘Only One Of You’

    May 30, 2025

    COMPETITION: Win TWO tickets to see Mary J. Blige LIVE in Manchester!

    May 27, 2025

    Stormzy to work on new show at The National Theatre

    May 27, 2025

    2025 American Music Awards: Full List of Winners

    May 27, 2025

    Louise pushes boundaries and commands respect on bold new album ‘Confessions’

    May 25, 2025

    Joe Jonas releases new album, ‘Music For People Who Believe In Love’

    May 23, 2025

    Kesha Launches SMASH: A Creator-First Music Platform

    May 23, 2025
    X (Twitter) Instagram Facebook
    • Contact Us
    • Write for CelebMix
    • Privacy Policy
    © 2025 CelebMix. All rights reserved.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.