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‘The Tiger’s Apprentice’ Star Sandra Oh Celebrates Increased AAPI Representation in Hollywood But Warns There’s More Work To Be Done: ‘Nothing Is Ever Finished’


Sandra Oh talked to Variety at the premiere of her new animated film, "The Tiger's Apprentice."

Adapted from Lawrence Yep’s bestselling children’s book and boasting a cast that includes Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh, Sandra Oh, Lucy Liu, Henry Golding, Greta Lee, Bowen Yang, Jo Koy and a roster of rising stars, “The Tiger’s Apprentice” zippy, zeitgeisty approach to traditional Chinese mythology marks a new era of inclusion going mainstream in popular animated fare. Actress and stand-up comic Sherry Cola, hot off recent breakout turns in “Good Trouble” and “Joy Ride” was optimistic the films and TV series featuring a panopoly of AAPI characters and storylines are now a permanent fixture in Hollywood, The supportive vibe mirrors the film’s theme of mentors and apprentices, and castmembers reflected on others who helped set the table for the pursuit of their own dreams.

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