Despite progress, East Asian actors in U.K. complain of stereotyping

Actors in Britain of East Asian heritage claim they are often overlooked for roles on stage and screen and the parts offered sometimes perpetuate stereotypes, according to interviews conducted by Kyodo News.The actors say they are often more likely to get work when a director specifically needs a Chinese or Japanese actor, for example. This is particularly the case in TV and film rather than in the theater where attitudes are improving and British East Asians (BEAs) are being offered a wider range of roles.Despite the underrepresentation, more plays about East Asia are coming to the stage. …READ FULL ARTICLE