Actor Simu Liu, who was born and bred in Canada, complained that he didn’t have the ‘it’ factor to be cast in Crazy Rich Asians. Social Justice Warriors from America and Canada complained it’s because Henry Golding is half-white, hence he got the role.
However, Malaysians and Singaporeans banded together against these criticisms as Henry Golding, regardless of his mixed heritage, is one of us. Plus there are many who have mixed heritage in Southeast Asia. Westerners complained that he didn’t look ‘Asian’ enough, yet they’ve probably never set foot in any Southeast Asian country before.
Others were saying that if you curse in one of our languages probably Henry Golding would understand, unlike Simu Liu. Local netizens online mentioned that Henry Golding does not even look ‘White’ or European. Regardless of any statements made, most Southeast Asians are proud to have him represent them in Hollywood.
