Mattel is honoring Chinese-American actor Anna May Wong with a new Barbie doll as part of the Barbie Inspiring Women series, which recognizes iconic women in history.
“Frustrated with being typecast in stereotypical roles, she founded her own production company in 1924 and continued breaking barriers throughout her career,” Mattel wrote in its product description.“Sculpted to her likeness and wearing a red gown with a golden dragon design, this collectible Barbie doll honors a trailblazing icon.”
“Known as a trailblazing star, Wong dazzles as if under the lights of a camera with her signature chic bangs and smoky eye,” Mattel added in the description.when her likeness would be featured on the quarter.Wong made a mark in Hollywood then left for Europe.Born Wong Liu Tsong in 1905, Wong’s breakout role was in 1922’s “The Toll of the Sea,” one of the first movies to be made in color. She was 17. She also appeared in notable titles such as “The Thief of Baghdad” and “Shanghai Express.
Wong worked throughout her career to dispel the kind of beliefs that led to stereotypical roles for Asian American performers. She left America in 1928 and settled in Europe where her career blossomed in German, French and English films. She later returned to the United States, appearing in more films.
. “Why is it that the screen Chinese is nearly always the villain of the piece, and so cruel a villain — murderous, treacherous, a snake in the grass. We are not like that.”Drew Weisholtz Drew Weisholtz is a reporter for TODAY Digital, focusing on pop culture, nostalgia and trending stories. He has seen every episode of “Saved by the Bell” at least 50 times, longs to perfect the crane kick from “The Karate Kid” and performs stand-up comedy, while also cheering on the New York Yankees and New York Giants. A graduate of Rutgers University, he is the married father of two kids who believe he is ridiculous.
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