Lauren Tom: Asian American Representation in US Media

This episode of Asia Unscripted features Lauren Tom, an Obie Award-winning actress, known for her roles in movies such as The Joy Luck Club, shows such as Friends, Supernatural, and Andi Mack, as well as the animated series Futurama. On Broadway, Lauren has appeared in A Chorus Line, Hurlyburly and Doonesbury, and has worked with directors such as Peter Sellars and Joanne Akalaitis at the Goodman and Guthrie Theaters, the La Jolla Playhouse, and the Kennedy Center. Her one-woman show, 25 Psychics, premiered at HBO'S U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen and received Dramalogue Awards for Best Performance and Best Direction.In the episode, Lauren speaks with Isabelle and Vivien about her experiences as an Asian American performer and actress working on Broadway and in Hollywood, and she shares her insights about the importance of representation for minority groups in US media. Please be reminded that the US-Asia Institute is a nonpartisan, non-advocacy organization with no policy agenda. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the US-Asia Institute.Support the show

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The US-Asia Institute podcast series Asia Unscripted features diverse experts with firsthand knowledge of Asia, who introduce key stories of the day in 20-30 minutes. The series covers issues in East Asia and the Asia Pacific, with episodes on China, Japan, South Korea, Mongolia, and the 10 countries of ASEAN. Please be reminded that the US-Asia Institute is a nonpartisan, non-advocacy organization with no policy agenda. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the US-Asia Institute.