TVB series 'Barrack O'Karma 2' ignites 'brownface' row with Filipina role - The Star Online

The actress' decision to darken her skin - and the casting choice itself - have sparked criticism, particularly among the Hong Kong's Filipino population.

A Hong Kong television show has ignited anger over a Filipina character played by a local actress who darkened her skin, in the latest incident of "brownface" in Asia. Broadcaster TVB cast Canadian-… [+2992 chars]

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