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A Swiss-Italian television host drew social media ire for mimicking Asians on a satirical TV program. After her actions drew protests on social media, Michelle Hunziker apologized publically on Wednesday by sharing a video on Instagram. Hunziker and co-host Gerry Scotti made slanted-eye gestures and mimicked an Asian accent on the TV show âStriscia la Notiziaâ (âThe News Crawlsâ) aired by the private Italian network Mediaset.Â
Captioning the video, she wrote, My apologies. As always in my career i carefully listen to you and i learn from your feedback everyday. I am deeply sorry for what happend and for the people i offended, it wasnât my intention. I am committed to positive change and i have always been against any kind of discrimination. Thank you for holding me accountable. Â
Colleen Barry
Michelle Hunziker upon her arrival at the Green Carpet Fashion Awards in Milan, Italy, on Sept. 22, 2019. Swiss-Italian TV host Michelle Hunziker apologized on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, for mimicking Asians on a satirical television program that drew wide-spread protests on social media. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno) April 15, 2021 - 11:11 AM
MILAN - A sketch on a popular Italian TV show mocking Chinese people has launched a debate about racism, and satire, in Italy.
While Asian and Black activists took to social media to share their experiences with racism growing up in Italy, including how it can be fomented by satire, the TV hosts at the centre of the uproar said Thursday they have been subjected to a âwave of hatred,â including death threats.
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Sketch mocking Chinese launches racism debate in Italy
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Michelle Hunziker upon her arrival at the Green Carpet Fashion Awards in Milan, Italy, on Sept. 22, 2019. Swiss-Italian TV host Michelle Hunziker apologized on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, for mimicking Asians on a satirical television program that drew wide-spread protests on social media.Luca Bruno/AP
MILAN (AP) A sketch on a popular Italian TV show mocking Chinese people has launched a debate about racism, and satire, in Italy.
While Asian and Black activists took to social media to share their experiences with racism growing up in Italy, including how it can be fomented by satire, the TV hosts at the center of the uproar said Thursday they have been subjected to a “wave of hatred,” including death threats.
Sketch mocking Chinese launches racism debate in Italy
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Michelle Hunziker upon her arrival at the Green Carpet Fashion Awards in Milan, Italy, on Sept. 22, 2019. Swiss-Italian TV host Michelle Hunziker apologized on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, for mimicking Asians on a satirical television program that drew wide-spread protests on social media. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
MILAN – A sketch on a popular Italian TV show mocking Chinese people has launched a debate about racism, and satire, in Italy.
While Asian and Black activists took to social media to share their experiences with racism growing up in Italy, including how it can be fomented by satire, the TV hosts at the centre of the uproar said Thursday they have been subjected to a “wave of hatred,” including death threats.