Quotes by Anna May Wong
Anna May Wong was a Chinese-American actress who was one of the first Asian-American movie stars. She appeared in over 50 films during her career, including the silent film “The Toll of the Sea” and the classic Hollywood movies “Shanghai Express” and “The Thief of Bagdad.” Despite facing racism and discrimination in the film industry, Wong was a trailblazer for Asian-American representation and helped pave the way for future generations of actors and actresses. She was also an activist and worked to improve the image of Asian Americans in the media. (Bio)
Anna May Wong Quotes
I was so tired of the parts I had to play. There seems little for me in Hollywood, because, rather than real Chinese, producers prefer Hungarians, Mexicans, American Indians for Chinese roles.
Every time your picture is taken, you lose a part of your soul. (Meaning)
I’m Anna May Wong. I come from old Hong Kong. But now I’m a Hollywood star.
I’ve come to the conclusion that everybody should marry, including me.
― Anna May Wong Quotes
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