For male actors of Asian backgrounds, Hii said that invariably meant roles as “gambling addicts or IT nerds” on Australian television.
If this happened in America, the repercussions would be swift and they would be severe.”
Rae said the allegations over the past week of racist and discriminatory behaviour on the Neighbours set were a catalyst for industry-wide change to make screen workplaces safer and more inclusive.
“I’ve worked in America a lot, and if anything like this came to light there, my god, heads would be rolling,” Hii said.