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Marsha Yuan
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Too Fat

Ok, this will be a short one...but, I had to express my feelings about this incident.  Today, I played basketball with 5 of the other cast members...we were all having a great time playing.  And after the 2nd game (of course, we won both games), this supervisor guy from the university that we were playing at....asked me if I was a translator for the cast.  I said no, I'm also an actress.  Then he said....you're an actress?  But, you're too fat to be an actress!!!!  I was sooo upset at his comment....I grabbed seth and stormed out....the others followed me and later one I heard that they yelled at the guy for saying such things....though he probably had no idea what they were saying or why we even left....I am just soooo completely sick of people telling me that I'm fat...It's driving me crazy!!!!  I think I really really have to leave Asia.....after next years hopeful projects....I'm going to finally leave..and try my luck in the West End or on Broadway...I'm through with feeling like a big whale....all I can think of when the locals look at me is....are they looking at me because I'm fat?  It's such an awful feeling...and I thought it would go away once I got to China...but, I guess I was wrong.  I think it just means that I'm not meant to be in Asia....I'm much happier being around Westernized people...I feel prettier and more appreciated for my curves.  Anyways....I'm going to have to lose some weight now before I go back to HK...otherwise, I know I'm going to get a lot of (excuse my very seldom swear words) shit for my weight...I can feel it!!! 

almost 18 years ago 0 likes  32 comments  0 shares
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almost 18 years ago
Pamelynchee ac pamelynchee
it is a big problem in asia for actresses who are not petite hello-kitties..they say a lot of horrible things which unfortunately are true if u wanna work there.. after all if everyone is a stick u are gonna look fat beside them even if u r not. it really sucks that the industry is so conformist..good luck, i hope u find peace.
almost 18 years ago
Mark moran in spokane 920x920
You've met me, so you know I know exactly what you're talking about. My 1.5 years living in Shanghai made me almost numb to the critisisms about my body shape. The endless discussions trying to explain why it's not good to call someone fat just to be replied to with "But, you are fat. So I should lie to you?" has caused more frustration than I can explain. It's just a cultural difference, but it's one that can really hurt emotionally. I feel your pain Marsha. And I know how frustrating it can be. There's not much I can say or do to help you in your situation, but just know that one person's perceptions is not a reflection of your true reality. You're a good persona and a beautiful woman. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
almost 18 years ago
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you should have knee'd him in the nads. but you need to less sensitive to this kind of stuff, too many dumbasses in the world for you to let them make you angry! they aren't worth the energy or time.
almost 18 years ago
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What's happening to some people in the world nowadays? What? You are fat ????!!!!! (Big sigh....) I think they are definitely sick! If you are fat, then I think the rest of us are all pork chops with may be 10% only that can be classified as lean meat... which aren't that tasty anyway!
over 17 years ago

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English,Cantonese,Mandarin
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Hong Kong
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April 19, 2007