'I really want to make sure that younger Asian American kids have platforms and voices.'
Ella Jay Basco attends the "Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation Of One Harley Quinn" world premiere in January 2020.Ella Jay Basco, 15, made her big-screen debut in 2020’s “Birds of Prey,” and she is also making waves as a singer-songwriter. Her latest single, “Bubble Tea,” is a joyful anthem that celebrates the younger generation of the
When it comes to representation in Hollywood, our community as Asian Americans is definitely progressing in the right direction. Obviously, there’s more that can and needs to be done, and it’s exciting because we have yet to see what the future holds, but our community is already creating a lot of amazing content and media that makes us feel heard and allows the world to see our joy, power and heart.
He knows what it’s like to grow up in the industry and to be Asian American at a time with even less representation on screen, so he’s definitely given me a bunch of advice. He tells me to just go with the flow and be yourself and be authentic.Over the course of my career so far, I’ve always wanted to make sure that my heritage and my culture have been represented.
I feel like there are a lot of insecurities and doubt that people feel when talking about their culture and their heritage, and sometimes even feelings of embarrassment. But in my opinion, we should embrace who we are. When you learn to love your true reflection and your true self and don't try to hide anything, then you’ll always be rich in love and empowerment toward your culture and your heritage and the color of your skin.
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