Jan Gan Boyd (sometimes credited as Jan Gan) is an American film and television actress and dancer[2] best known for starring roles in such films as A Chorus Line,[3] Assassination,[4] and Steele Justice and guest roles on the television series Sisters[2] and Cheers.
[1] Boyd said in the article, "There are two major problems for Asian actresses in movies and TV," she said.
It brings to mind the old days when whites played black characters by wearing blackface.
"[1] Boyd then said, "A good example of that was Joel Grey playing an ancient Korean in the 'Remo Williams' picture.
Another example is the South American actress who was hired to play an Asian in Eddie Murphy's new picture.