Anna May Wong, the first Chinese-American movie star in Hollywood, will be the first Asian-American to be featured on a U.S. currency. The U.S. Mint is set to begin shipping its new Anna Wong quarters next week.
On Monday, the U.S. Mint planned to begin shipping out a new quarter featuring Wong, as part of the Mint's ongoingThe Mint described the trailblazing star of stage and screen as a "courageous advocate who championed for increased representation and more multi-dimensional roles for Asian American actors."
"Many prominent actors from the 1920s and 1930s saw their name framed by lightbulbs on movie theater marquees, so I thought it made sense to feature Anna May Wong in this way," said Mint Artistic Infusion Program designer Emily Damstra. "Along with the hard work, determination, and skill Anna May Wong brought to the profession of acting, I think it was her face and expressive gestures that really captivated movie audiences," Damstra added.
She continued to take on small roles as extras until she landed her first leading role in the 1922 film "The Toll of the Sea." "After facing constant discrimination in Hollywood, Wong traveled to Europe and worked in English, German, and French films. She also appeared in productions on the London and New York stages," the Mint said.
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