This week, David sits down to talk with actor and content creator, Ryan Alexander Holmes to examine and go deeper into how content creation can help you tell your truth, the systemic colorism issues that plague the Asian American community, and the cultural significance of Rush Hour on his Black and Asian identity growing up.
Podcast Show Notes
Guest Title: Ryan Alexander Holmes
Recording Date: 2021-06-15
Episode Title: On Being Blasian w/ Ryan Alexander Holmes
Topics Discussed In This Episode:
Topic 1 - Learning how to make new friendships and the audition process during the pandemic
Topic 2 - Ryan and his identity
Topic 3 - Creating digital content throughout 2020 and 2021
Topic 4 - Breaking down what others see vs. how Ryan sees himself
Topic 5 - Strength in numbers
Topic 6 - Acting and navigating the industry as a multi-ethnic person
Topic 7 - Blasian representation in media
Topic 8 - Colorism in the Asian community
Topic 9 - Representation/role models growing up or lack thereof
Topic 10 - The cultural significance of Rush Hour
Topic 11 - The broken education system
Topic 12 - Closing thoughts
Links:
Handles:
Ryan’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanalexh/
Ryan’s TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanalexh?lang=en
Emi’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/defiant.changemaker/
David's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidmoriya/
Mentioned Notes:
Marlon Wayans & A Haunted House 2 (Film, 2014)
Kim’s Convenience Backlash - https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2021-06-11/kims-convenience-simu-liu-jean-yoon-asian-representation
Adele Lim & Crazy Rich Asians
Dave Chapelle
Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher (Guy Aoki vs. Sarah Silverman) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsNoO8xMs04
It Started With Words - https://itstartedwithwords.org/
Rush Hour (Film, 1998)
Yuri Kochiyama & Malcolm X
Black Lawyers Who Fought for Japanese Incarcerated Individuals
13th (Film, Ava DuVernay)
Amend: The Fight for America (Film, Will Smith)
SAL Links:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_ /
Crowdfunding - https://strongasianlead.com/crowdfunding
SAL’s Feature in Feedspot’s Top 20 Asian Film Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/asian_movies_podcasts/
SAL Podcast Team:
Project Manager - Sanjana DeSilva (www.theangryelephantproductions.com)
Audio Editor - Ravi Lad (www.itsravilad.com and @itsravilad on Instagram)
Podcast Producer - Kenna Tanouye (Connect with her on LinkedIn)
Podcast Volunteer Intern - Sadia Hussain
Episode Transcript: Transcript of the episode’s audio.
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