✩ asian diaspora and why i like modelling ✩

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3 жыл бұрын

Why yes I do like modelling
I originally planned to talk about why I like my job and the positive factors of the industry, but I got a bit sidetracked lol
Asian diaspora is something that's very close to my heart and a topic that my friends and I have constantly discussed between ourselves for years. I think many of us have underlying, unresolved feelings - be it positive or negative - regarding our childhood and parents despite it not being a popular topic in mainstream media.
I hope it doesn't seem like I'm "airing out my (family's) laundry" or so by posting this; I just wish to share with my fellow first gens and Asians that your hardship and feelings are perfectly valid as personally, I felt that a lot of my teenage years were full of undirected anger.
Let me know if there's anything else model or culturally related that you want me to talk about!
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Here are ways in which you can donate to support the Asian community:
Welcome to Chinatown
www.welcometochinatown.com/
Offering probono resources to Manhattan, Chinatown small businesses while considering how their goods and services can benefit the broader Chinatown community
www.sendchinatownlove.com/
Providing an online platform to low-tech, cash-only, Asian-owned small businesses that have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19
Heart of Dinner
www.heartofdinner.org/
To fight food insecurity and isolation experienced by Asian American seniors while supporting local small businesses during their COVID-related recovery process
Red Canary Song
www.redcanarysong.net/
The only grassroots Chinese massage parlor worker coalition
The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund
www.aaldef.org/
To protect and promote the civil rights of Asian Americans
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✩ Instagram: @warukatta
✩ Email: ferntube22@gmail.com
Please contact my agencies in regards to model work
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✩ Music:
Journey - Tim Schaufert (thmatc.co/?l=676052EA)
✩ Subtitle file: (drive.google.com/file/d/1IoiV...)
*** As KZbin has unfortunately discontinued community contributions, here is the script for anyone still willing to do subs for other languages. If you replace the English text with your language and email me the file, I'll be more than happy to upload it for everyone to see. Thank you for your helpful contributions until now!

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@mandyw.8438 3 жыл бұрын

It's very brave of you to be open about your own childhood experience. Emotional talk makes me weak too, but that's because those issues are very near and dear to your own heart. Crying is a part of it, so don't feel ashamed for it. I love your talk about being an Asian diaspora and hope that you do more of those. Being one myself it's refreshing to hear shared issues.

@MegaJAK77 3 жыл бұрын

I think layers is a good way to describe yourself. This was a deeper layer and I hope you don't beat yourself up for being so honest and vulnerable. It's weird to have liked someone I see in a fashion magazine and now to learn about you and your interests and your history.....thank you for telling another part of your story.

@tairaaaO 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I grew up in Australia in a very 'aus' neighbourhood. My mum came from the Phillipines and even went to tafe to learn English to help her get a job. Growing up I felt so out of place due to racism towards myself and my mum. I read your article you did for David Jones years ago about how Australia doesn't use enough Australian born Asian models and I completely agree. I hate how Aus uses the minority groups as a 'token' model, never as the focal point when there is so many communities built upon other cultures. Sorry to get so deep but I completely resonate with how you feel and you are a HUGE inspiration for first gen Asian Australians. <3

@Sasha-it2vy 3 жыл бұрын

Today i'm relating with onions 😌😌😌

@melonhanami 3 жыл бұрын

I had similar struggles growing up, and I feel like the "onion" effect is the best way to describe how that kind of environment molds our personalities. I know how hard it must be to make this video, let alone talk about these things in general with that upbringing. I'm so proud of you and happy that you've been working on yourself. You are a huge inspiration and I wish you all the best!!

@janni1169 3 жыл бұрын

I think lots of people with immigrant parents can relate to the fact that most of our parents are very traditional and close minded so much so that asking for help or even needing help with your mental state in the first place is considered wrong and is always just ignored. Lots of people including myself have gotten used to their parents saying “you shouldn’t be feeling anything” and “you should be grateful for all you have because I gave everything up for you”. As a kid you’re not allowed to feel anything out of the “norm” because it’s immediately considered “bad” and all of a sudden having feelings and mental struggles makes you “crazy.” It’s so sad how something so normal can be frowned upon so much. There is definitely a stigma around depression anxiety and most mental illnesses especially when you come from different cultures and struggle being understood. No one has a completely perfect life everyone goes through rough patches. Being able to get out of a bad place is always going to be a struggle even if others have bigger problems than you, your problems are always going to be important. I’m so glad you were able to over come the obstacles in-front of you and are in a better place in your life now I know you will help inspire many people to find themselves and they’re happiness.

@nitehaus5182 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, I was expecting this to be much more lighthearted after your "Modelling is Hard" video, but I am so impressed with what you did here. Thank you for being so vulnerable and allowing us to see you as a whole person. Love you!

@myraaar 3 жыл бұрын

😭 I totally get the Asian diaspora you're talking about. Thank you for sharing about your mental health and your story about your family. You should definitely be so proud of yourself and I enjoy these vids you're making!!

@CeCe1066 3 жыл бұрын

It’s refreshing and very comforting to hear other stories of the Asian diaspora. Even though I’m Asian American, it’s crazy and honestly very sad to hear similar experiences from Asian Australians and other immigrant Asians. I too experience a lot of anxiety, have a very difficult time being open and vulnerable with my emotions, and I cry ALL THE TIME. I’m still trying to figure out all the “layers” of my personality and who I really am, and the one thing I’ve learned is to push myself out of my comfort zone and gain more independence.

@thequeertelope7941 3 жыл бұрын

your hair looks so cool

@moirai1161 3 жыл бұрын

im not a model but i felt ur pain.. especially when you talked about how your parents are unable to communicate their feelings, but at the same time they're trying their best to be good..

@HigurashiMeow 3 жыл бұрын

Would be interesting for you to interact with Soo Joo Park. She studied Architecture in university too. The both of you are my favorite models - intelligent, cool and persistent. (◍•ᴗ•◍)✧*。