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Asia Jackson
Born (1994-05-25) May 25, 1994 (age 29)
activist
Years active2016–present
Websitehttp://www.asiajackson.com

Asia Jackson (born May 25, 1994) is an American actress,

colorism in Filipino communities worldwide.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Early life and education

Jackson was born on May 25, 1994 in California.[1][7] As a child of a member of the U.S. military she lived in various U.S. and Asia locations including Tokyo, Japan, and Baguio City, Philippines.[7][8] Her father is Black-American and served in the United States Air Force.[8] Her mother is ethnically Igorot from Baguio City, Philippines.[1][4] She originally attended college for computer information systems before dropping out to become an actress.[7][8] She attended Woodrow Wilson Classical High School in Long Beach, California.[7]

Career

Acting

After dropping out of college, Jackson began taking acting classes.

ABC's Modern Family.[9] Her first feature film Stalked By A Reality Star premiered on Lifetime in 2018.[10]

YouTube

In 2016, Jackson started uploading videos to her YouTube channel where she chronicles her day to day life as an actress and shares beauty and fashion tips.

As a beauty influencer, she has worked with brands such as Sephora, Armani, Neutrogena, and Laura Mercier. She was a Proactiv ambassador in 2018.[11]

Fashion

She sat front row at the Tommy Hilfiger x Zendaya show at Paris Fashion Week in spring 2019.[12]

In celebration of Filipino-American History Month, Jackson collaborated with the Asian-American woman owned streetwear brand UPRISERS in October 2019.[4] She created a capsule collection of clothing and accessories with messaging like "MORENX" (translated to: "brown skin") and "You Can't Tell Me Who I Am" to empower people with marginalized identities.[13]

As a fashion influencer, she has worked with brands such as Nike, Coach, and Farfetch.

Activism

Jackson created the

colorism in Filipino and Asian communities.[4][6] It originated on Twitter but has crossed over to platforms like Instagram and Facebook. She originally started #MagandangMorenx as a way to celebrate Filipino-American History Month.[14] Jackson has spoken at numerous universities across the United States, such as UC Berkley and Syracuse University, about colorism in Filipino communities as well as in Western media.[16][17]

In 2023, in the wake of the

Israel-Hamas war, she became involved with a public dispute with comedian Amy Schumer about the career ramifications of supporting Israel and Palestine, which was further amplified by actress Mia Khalifa.[18][19]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role
2018 Stalked By A Reality Star Mischa
2020 Nocturne Abigail

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2016 Modern Family Prom Dress Student 1 episode
2017 The Young and the Restless Emma 1 episode
2017 Superstore Kylie 1 episode
2017 Speechless Heather 1 episode
2018 Alone Together Charlene 1 episode

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Escobar, Allyson (May 31, 2017). "Actress Asia Jackson wants to take on 'colorism,' redefine Filipino beauty". NBC News. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  2. ^ Tan, Yvette. "Filipinos on Twitter are speaking up to end the obsession with light skin". Mashable. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  3. ^ "Filipinka walczy z kompleksami Azjatek na punkcie jasnej skóry". www.glamour.pl (in Polish). Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  4. ^ a b c d Oriel, Christina M. (October 30, 2019). "#MagandangMorenx: How Asia Jackson is igniting a mission to end colorism and challenge Filipino beauty standards". Asian Journal News. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  5. ^ Ayn Bernos (January 28, 2020). "These Morenas Share How They Learned To Embrace Their Beautiful Brown Skin". COSMO.PH. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  6. ^ a b "Meet half-Pinay model who wants to smash beauty standards". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  7. ^ a b c d e "Episode 61: Come At Me Crazy (w/ Asia Jackson)". megan batoon. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  8. ^ a b c Flanagan, Marguerite. "Asia Jackson: Air Force Kid and Actor!". Military Kid's Life. 5: 5–6.
  9. ^ "Asia Jackson". IMDb. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  10. ^ "YouTuber-Actors Jordan Doww, Asia Jackson to Appear in Lifetime Movie". www.tubefilter.com. March 7, 2018. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  11. ^ Asia Jackson's Clear-Skin Journey with ProactivMD, retrieved March 10, 2020
  12. ^ Fabiana Repaci (March 3, 2019). "Front Row at Tommy X Zendaya Spring 2019". WWD. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  13. ^ "#MagandangMorenx: Calling in the Filipino community to take down Anti-Blackness". One Down. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  14. ^ a b Ramos, Nicole Blanco (November 16, 2018). "Who's That Girl: Asia Jackson". Wonder. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  15. ^ "Afro-Filipina actress Asia Jackson addresses colorism with the viral #MagandangMorenx movement". HelloGiggles. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  16. ^ "Fall 2019 Conference". Mixed @ Berkeley. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  17. ^ "Vlogger Asia Jackson speaks about colorism in media". The Daily Orange. September 14, 2019. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  18. ^ Smith, Ryan (November 2, 2023). "Amy Schumer accused of "harassing" Black actress on Instagram". Newsweek. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
  19. ^ Lloyd, Sophie (November 2, 2023). "Mia Khalifa shares furious Amy Schumer messages". Newsweek. Retrieved November 4, 2023.

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