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TVB Apologises For Use Of Brownface In Barrack O’Karma 1968; Removes Episode From Streaming Platform

This comes after intense backlash directed at both TVB and actress Franchesca Wong, 32, who plays a domestic helper in the drama.

TVB Apologises For Use Of Brownface In Barrack O’Karma 1968; Removes Episode From Streaming Platform

The April 13 episode of TVB drama Barrack O’Karma 1968 recently came under fire for putting a Chinese actress in brownface to portray a Filipino domestic helper.

Canadian-born Chinese actress Franchesca Wong, who plays domestic helper Louisa in the show, also received backlash.

An IG video, posted by her co-star King Lam, shows the 32-year-old actress applying make-up on her legs and using a Filipino accent to say: “I am transforming into another person. I am sun tanning right now, sir.”

TVB has since apologised for the use of brownface in the drama.

“We would like to emphasise that we have no intentions of disrespecting or discriminating against any nationality in our dramas. We apologise to anyone who has been affected by this,” said TVB in a statement.

According to reports, the episode of the drama which focuses on Franchesca’s character, has been removed by the broadcaster from its streaming platform myTV SUPER and is currently undergoing edits.

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