"As the first Asian American actor to lead a U.S. Past inspirations include aviator Amelia Earhart and artist Frida Kahlo. The doll is part of the Barbie "Inspiring Women” series, which features dolls in the likeness of pioneering women. She loves the idea that Asian children will now have a doll who looks like them. And they did!"Īs a child, Anna Wong owned a Barbie and Skipper doll (Barbie's little sister) and a Barbie dream house and car. "I wanted to make sure they got her facial features and clothing correct. It was such an honor and so exciting,” Wong told The Associated Press in an email. Wong's niece, Anna Wong, gave her blessing and worked closely with the brand to develop the Barbie's look. The doll is dressed in a red gown with a shiny golden dragon design and cape, inspired by her appearance in the 1934 movie "Limehouse Blues.” Photo: Mattel via APThe figure has her trademark bangs, eyebrows and well-manicured nails. Mattel announced Monday the release of an Anna May Wong doll for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. quarter, Asian American Hollywood trailblazer Anna May Wong has received another accolade affirming her icon status - her own Barbie. Six months after she was immortalised with a U.S.
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