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Share I went straight to the producers … spoke about the racist terminology and history behind it and hurt, and the individual was apparently put on a warning, she said.
Despite asking cast to stop using the slur, Shareena claimed it was used again in later conversations. There s a workplace environment that seems to have made it permissible for many years that discrimination, harassment and bullying has been allowed to occur, she told ABC s 7.30 Report
She said: Calling it out left me isolated, bullied, marginalised. I felt lonely and no-one knows the trauma that racism imprints into your soul.
More allegations of racism from former Neighbours actors
AprApril 2021 at 8:40am
Former Neighbours actors Sachin Joab, Shareena Clanton and Remy Hii are speaking out about their time on the TV show.
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A growing number of actors have come forward to say they faced racism while working on the iconic Australian television soapie Neighbours, alleging management turned a blind eye when they directly raised their concerns.
Key points:
Actor Shareena Clanton said she felt isolated and bullied on the set of Neighbours after she reported racism
Actor Menik Gooneratne said she did not feel supported when she faced racist trolling on social media
Remy Hii has broken his silence on the racist backlash he was subjected to
Hii copped racial backlash from viewers after landing the role of Hudson Walsh
The 35-year-old appeared in more than 50 episodes of the hit soap in 2013/2014
Hii didn t speak out at the time because he didn t want to jeopardise his career
Hii said he is curious to see what comes out of Fremantle Media s investigation
Several Neighbours actors have claimed they were subjected to racism on set