More than entire generations of us missed out on seeing Asian families represented on television . My #SpideySense goes right off as soon as I see another Asian person working on set, be they crew or actor. Feels backward, but there are so few of us I can't help but cheer inside when I see signs of progress. Everyone is dealing with their own stereotypes and obstacles. My experience is not 'special' or more appropriate than yours. My experience with racism does not trump yours with 'xyz', and vice versa . This set was particularly exciting for me as I got to work with 4 time #Emmy nominee #MichaelGoi, as well as one of the FIRST regulars on North American television #SiluckSaysanasy from #DegrassiJuniorHigh (after #DustinNguyen on #21JumpStreet)! Siluck was our 1st Assistant Director, and a very jovial and funny one at that as well . After reaching the final picks for #MagnusBane on the movie and then coming close to a different lead on the series, now meeting the pioneers in the industry before me and sharing bread with the actual Magnus @harryshumjr, and my Degrassi predecessor- Siluck are big noteworthy moments for me . Harry is now in #CrazyRichAsians. I am extremely excited for this breadth of representation to hit the mainstream . While I'm conscious to be careful not to define myself by my race, I'm aware that many people do, and it's music one must learn to dance around ~ whether that be that I'm not White enough, or not Asian enough-feedback I've received more than once in the final picks of casting . You can be proud of where you come from, while also not feeling constrained to the perceptions of what your race, gender or orientation should be. This picture is a moment during which I was leaving set and celebrating such inner reflections . . . . . #Shadowhunters #DiversityInFilm #DegrassiJuniorHigh #Degrassi (at Mississauga, Ontario)
