WEAVING RAINBOWS - ASIA STANLEY

Welcome to 'Weaving Rainbows' a Coconet series on our Pasifika rainbow communities.
These 5 mini documentaries share an intimate insight into the lives of our LGBTQIA aiga - the joys, the challenges, the celebrations and the negotiations with the world that are involved in day to day living.
These portraits of our diverse communities capture moments of pathos and humour, but more then anything they show the triumph of spirit and the alofa that is shared so widely with this aiga around the Pasifika region.
"We're Sistas not Misters"
Ep 1 looks at the life of Asia Stanley, a Samoan fa'afafine and the many different aspects of her life in Apia today.
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[@ffuifui]

CoconetTV y'alls have been killing it! Your content has been so much more informative and truthful to our Polynesian people. Please continue the great work and I look forward to seeing more of this series!

[@venisapolu871]

I like your view about the malu. Much respect to you & be happy & be kind. Cheers 👍

[@eveshakra9776]

I love everything about her what she stands for who she is! You deserve all the happiness in the world Asia! Love from Australia :)

[@jia163]

Omg I already love Asia and her personality!!!! ☺️☺️☺️ I hope there's more of her! ♥️♥️♥️

[@airashiitheempress5798]

I love you Asia made me cry and think of my loved ones growing up who are like you. Much respect and love

[@02horsey]

Very well documented of a Samoan fa'afafine. Good questions which were well answered. I applaud you, and standing ovation for Asia

[@omggiiirl2077]

This is why just one reason why I love Polynesia, especially Sāmoa! Our cultures and mentality have always been Eons ahead of Western culture.

[@leksiiheibreaker8432]

charlene hughes-peseta so true

[@omggiiirl2077]

Leka Breaker And we do it, with humor and love! So much love and respect!!!

[@zachsakaria4957]

Kefe i hate fafas

[@sasharowen9584]

@@zachsakaria4957 why- they’ve always been here even before missionaries brought their hate bullshit. maybe ur ancestors were fafas 🤷‍♀️ some of them had kids

[@seeleena_28h20]

@@zachsakaria4957 wow that’s really sad cs Asia is my aunt 😠😔

[@King_2ya]

Well done Coconet, awesome short doco, celebrating our faafafine sisters by showcasing their talents and positive contribution to Samoan society.

[@ruzhaynoir]

This is a one in a million "classy" fafafine who is intelligent & who is her own person etc. Love her views on the topic of malus & life. What a beautiful soul & love how she is respectful of her Samoan traditions & family. Obviously, she is quite endearing to all that is blessed to have her in their lives. More power to you, Asia... Be blessed always & in ALL ways! :B-)

[@islatslade3202]

This is beautiful ♥️🌈 I see a strong minded woman destined for big things.

[@joshmann1990]

A woman with a penis 🤣🤣🤣

[@kitanalemalu770]

Love it when she was talking about our culture and traditions love you Asia ! Keep up the good work !! Love this video so much

[@lola8180]

Beautiful story! I really like how she spoke about love - people tend to forget that romantic love isn’t the only type of love that surrounds you; for some people platonic and familial love is enough and everything 🧡

[@maloni]

I love this... Thank you Asia, you are beautiful both inside and out. 😘😘😘

[@onewinner8362]

What a lovely short film to watch .. love your orange dress too

[@vaingalotamale9846]

I love watching this am Tongan Samoan live in London I've never been to Samoa but everything you said it is the same in Tonga keep up the good work my and love you all girls 🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️

[@vichands3743]

I absolutely love Asia.. I do agree with you that Faafafige should not have a Malu, it is for our sisters and it is a disgrace to our culture to have faafafige wear a Malu. Malo lava Asia

[@s.matai2c155]

I respect her stance on the cultural part of being a Samoan. She knows the value of the malu within the culture and it's not some fantasy that you can put on AND take off whenever you feel like it. The malu has a significant meaning for the women and the Fafas understand their role within that construct.

[@makesitauti1552]

Awww about the Malu ☹️💕💗 So wise and so beautiful Hugs frm Sacramento Loves to you and all your sisters! Stay beautiful always

[@Toymit]

This one was the best of the Rainbow series, really enjoyed this interview.

[@annabanana6338]

I absolutely LOVED THIS ! spoken like a true Goddess... ❤️❤️❤️

[@jequin05]

I love you Asia. I really wanna see you in person you have such a great personality..

[@pitasiulai9822]

I adore and love your views on how a fafafine should value and treasure themselves and our culture. Keep up the good work. Keep on inspiring people. 😊

[@upulanijloimata2673]

So Rooted but you flow ASIA..I love you deeply from my ❤️🇼🇸 and highly respected much honors on your knodledge.May our Dear God our founded give you good health n wealth your wisdom...Stay Up Stay Blessed 😇💯✍️🇼🇸

[@TeraiRota]

Thank You. Loved it. pls do more

[@TheAirtrans]

Well done. Im so happy for you.xox

[@aloha_oe311]

I love her intelligence. Fa’afafines are so smart. Also I love how Samoan family are very accepting to their family members who are Fafas. Nothing will break a Samoan family bond.

[@marymike2301]

I loooovvee this 😍❤️ well said girl 😘

[@cathee_]

Queen Asia you truly are a Queen 👑 continue to slaaaaaaaaay sista ❤

[@iviruaboi]

You are one strong person. Love how you spoke straight on point.

[@anntonina.savelio.7069]

You are amazing!!!

[@jennifertuivailala525]

Def made me tear up seeing how much Asia's family loves and supports her 💯💯❤❤

[@varaleauanae5051]

I absolutely love it dear Hera❤❤

[@tonganqueenb5517]

I admire your courage to by yourself and agree that culture needs to be preserved. But in the same breath, it must also evolve and grow with the times. The Fafafine should create their own tattoo for future generations.

[@ferdiemontenegro5436]

I love this story, very inspirational 💗

[@reda8954]

💗💗💗💗 love this much love Asia

[@marijovanfernan5226]

What an awesome documentary

[@serenaliaiona]

Love this ❤️

[@Just_One_Tree]

Thank you for the education!

[@Zenobiadream]

Love her x

[@AA-sh9ik]

Beautiful 💗

[@honeythompson673]

wow well said asia...love you sissy

[@siasingh8894]

Love this beautiful soul!❤️

[@reginarodrigues8277]

Intelligent, honest, loving. Doesn't matter if you're male female. Like she said, be good and do good! More people need that kind of outlook in life!

[@safairagavidi9640]

Interesting I just watched this on TikTok and that’s how I’m here. But it is a great video

[@VikozRUz]

Beautiful xo

[@libertyhingano4261]

Omg I love her!!!

[@Dwayne707countryliving]

I just love Asia I am gay and have had many Samoan friends and there very loving people my friends mom treated me just like i was her son ever time i came there eat did you eat have rice have food will never forget her she made a big impression in my life

[@faleonoligaliga38]

Respect 👌

[@Lahse72]

Inspiring ladies ❤👏 you do you❤ forever true ❤😇

[@shermonpoutasi2036]

Malo Asia Stanley. Nice good songs I'm hoping you can see 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mspakura01]

So good.

[@epaferotisamtalosagamoimoi4128]

Well said dear missed you so much 😘😘❤️❤️

[@96manik]

BEAUTIFUL

[@kmina3976]

Asia let me tell you how much you're bless!

[@diananuuelua8303]

You are destined for greatness.

[@marissaridenour6531]

I hear Moana's dad, Chief Tui's voice what he sings "Where you are" from Moana!!😃

[@missalofagia4260]

I love love love you, Asia ❤️

[@dannysioeli9320]

Angels on Day but Monstets And Vampires on Night 😂🤣😅💋love you of when I've met you BROTHER ❤🤙

[@helenrobertson45321]

I LOOOOOOVVVVVEEEEE her

[@rowsantaaga6709]

Love this Asia.

[@rowsantaaga6709]

I love how you carry yourself, very inspirational. I admire your personality and values. Keep doing what you do. Good bless.

[@philannasiufanua2097]

I totally agree with you sister Anastasia about malus and us faafafine

[@ahotaputone292]

I love you good continuation I make you big kisses since the new Caledonia😍😘😘😘

[@nizadream8998]

❤

[@jojojoseph791]

💜💜💜💜

[@babyflykinfia]

💖 it

[@Skybar23]

yasssss queeeen

[@evelyniva3713]

😍

[@chopsuey2716]

Anyone know the song at 12:45?

[@sasharowen9584]

If it’s you- spawnbreezie

[@faavailarsen6943]

Respect 👸🥰💝

[@jaclyncuban5951]

I love them! Better than Rupaul's drag race queens.

[@isaranuuola1548]

God does not make mistakes, people do.

[@Es-co5ef]

God Dam. Makua'i seki a lou spike.

[@manuleleicoe366]

Kalofa e, si o'u kei Alosio. oute faaoso e alu e tau mai fua ole moli saiga osi ona tina sau aumai ma a'u. alofa atu mo oe Sio.

[@monalisafreeman2401]

It is not God given, God is against this, this is an abomination to God

[@MrBolo-vm6jz]

Live life without regrets

[@pamfaa9372]

❤❤❤❤

[@samoamosamoa419]

6:01 he telling the truth as a 12 heard old gay boy whose has strict parents trying to tuff me up as a man…. It didn’t work watching asia is like giving out advice for the fafafine out there to be who you are and don’t let me people talk and about you…. Alofa atu asia Stanley

[@rubysiliga9925]

HI

[@rubysiliga9925]

HELLO

[@mommysina]

So what I'm hearing is that fa'afafine are only allowed to dress like a woman and have the superficial manners of a woman, but they are not allowed to embrace all that they possibly can about being a woman. I accept Asia as being a woman wholly and completely because that is how she identifies herself. It is only natural for a woman to want to fall in love with someone and be loved in return. Just because she is a fa'afafine, she should not deny herself of love. Heterosexuals are not asked to deny themselves of love, so why should she? Also, I don't see why it would be a disgrace to the culture if a woman wants a malu. If Samoan people accept Asia as a woman, they should also accept if she decides to get a malu. There is nothing disgraceful about fa'afafine getting a malu, and it shows the world that they fully believe in and accept their femininity. By getting a malu, fa'afafine are declaring to the world that they are real women.

[@salapuyoamouf1313]

Because at the end of the day they still are not real biological woman…clearly Asia knows that and implies that a few times as I’m sure most faafafine know they aren’t real women. Why should we call something it’s not.. Faafafine are in a league of their own and are respected as such..that is what sets Samoan faafafine apart from the rest of the world.. cause they know they are not real woman and respect that they are not… well.. the ones with brains.. faafafine ( in the manner of a woman/ like a woman.. but NOT a woman) As for love.. I think her parents were only protecting Asia from the possibilities of domestic abuses and complications especially with Samoan men… that’s just an observation knowing our parents… Respect Asia so much for her strength and personality..she’s a lovely soul and wish her all the best!!

[@VKM33]

DAve wearing mask in cragie

[@DeepVerma728]

Really?

[@RonDMC85]

1 Corinth 6:9

[@hellraizer4302]

Ole lei sasa faalelei o Lou muli lay salako

[@kody7149]

So GOD made you wrong?!?..hmmmmm

[@norastevens4681]

She eat like a lady.