Asian-American Actors Roles

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Older actors are now joining the calls of other types of actors on how they are portrayed on films and television. As we have watched and seen Hollywood grow, the changes of the profession haven't always caught up with the times. Older women have suggested there aren't enough solid roles for them to play. African-American actors and Asian-American actors have echoed the same concerns. So perhaps this call of concern isn't as surprising as some people might think. It appears that the entire entertainment business is being reviewed very carefully. Looking to see what can be done differently and taking time to represent our society better. This isn't a bad thing and people are talking about the progress being made.

Not all older actors are grumpy.

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