Cameron Diaz's, ‘I haven’t been to the Philippines, but I grew up with a lot of Filipinos,’ quote is trending on TikTok, why? CameronDiaz TikTokviral
In June, Laura Greenaway used the sound bite to explain “when ur wasian but ur lola and lolo raised you.” The term “wasian” is used to describe those who identify as being half white and half Filipino.
While Filipino Americans are poking some fun at Diaz’s fondness of the Filipino culture, there’s a notable history of Filipinos from the Philippines gravitating toward white, Hollywood celebrities who’ve shown interest in the country, its people and traditions. The pride some Filipinos derive from being noticed by white celebrities who are famous in America may, in part, be due to the country’s colonial history.
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