'As a Polynesian woman, Moana was a game changer for me. Seeing a Disney princess inspired by my culture made me so proud! I loved the little details that accurately represented my heritage like the tattoos, clothing, mythology, and music. ...'
didn't come out until I was older, so Lilo and Stitch was all I had growing up. Seeing brown faces on screen meant so much to me. Lilo danced hula, and Nani sounded like my cousins. The emphasis on family also hit home. It will always have a special place in my heart."Masha Weisberg / © Netflix / Courtesy Everett Collection
"I had never felt desirable or seen any representation in the Western media of an Asian-American girl getting the guy. Whencame out on Netflix, it inspired a lot of hope in me. I ended up meeting my now-husband a year later.""She was the first Southeast Asian actor who gave me hope that Southeast Asians, like myself with my Filipino roots, can make it onto the big screen and do so many things in the spotlight! She's been a huge role model for me in recent years.
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