reports the Associated Press. According to the brand, the doll is part of its “Inspiring Women” series which features the likes of Amelia Earhart and artist Frida Kahlo and costs $35.49. “As the first Asian American actor to lead a US television show, whose perseverance broke down barriers for her gender and AAPI community in film and TV, Anna May Wong is the perfect fit for our Barbie Inspiring Women Series,” said Lisa McKnight, executive vice president and global head of Barbie & Dolls.Wong’s niece, Anna Wong, also collaborated closely with the brand to help develop the doll’s look. “I did not hesitate at all.
It was such an honor and so exciting,” Wong told AP. “I wanted to make sure they got her facial features and clothing correct.
And they did!”Wong also stated how excited she was that Asian children will now play with a doll that looks like them. The Post reached out to Mattel and Wong for comment.
Born in Los Angeles in 1905, the late actress gained international recognition not only for her movies but also for her impeccable fashion sense.
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