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Pioneering Asian American Actor James Hong Continues to Make Strides in Changing Hollywood at 94

  • James Hong, a 94-year-old actor who faced discrimination as an Asian American in Hollywood, was honored at the Screen Actors Guild Awards this year.
  • Hong has recently starred in new projects, including an animated prequel to Gremlins and a Disney+ show, showing the progress for Asian actors.
  • Hong has had a long career in Hollywood but was often only offered stereotypical roles due to his race until recent years.
  • Hong's success is seen as an important achievement for Asian American representation in the film industry.
  • Despite his age, Hong plans to continue his acting career and is optimistic about new opportunities in streaming and animation.
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