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authentic depictions of East Asian cultures, colors, customs, and behaviors. Yellowface, a form of theatrical makeup used by European-American performers to represent
Yellowface
2023 novel by R. F. Kuang
Yellowface is a 2023 satirical novel written by R. F. Kuang. The book was described as a satire of racial diversity in the publishing industry as well
Yellowface_(novel)
American fantasy writer (born 1996)
publishes it as her own". The title of the novel, Yellowface, refers to the film industry practice of yellowface, in which white actors are used to portray Asian
R._F._Kuang
Species of fish
The yellowface pikeblenny (Chaenopsis limbaughi) is a species of chaenopsid blenny found in coral reefs in the western central Atlantic, including the
Yellowface_pikeblenny
Annual awards for cinematic achievements
interracial couples, a number of high-profile Oscars have been given to yellowface portrayals, as well as performances of Asian characters rewritten for
Academy_Awards
Species of fish
the Indo-Pacific. It is commonly known as the blueface angelfish or the yellowface angelfish because of its striking facial colouration. Pomacanthus xanthometopon
Pomacanthus_xanthometopon
American actor (born 1929)
"'This is my chance!' Everything Everywhere's James Hong on bullying, 'yellowface' and his big break – at 94". The Guardian. Retrieved May 12, 2023. "James
James_Hong
Welsh actor (born 1947)
affront to the Asian community." The London production featured Pryce in yellowface, wearing prosthetics to alter the shape of his eyes and makeup to alter
Jonathan_Pryce
The Yellowface I budgerigar mutation is one of approximately 30 mutations affecting the colour of budgerigars. The Yellowface I Skyblue variety is the
Yellowface I budgerigar mutation
Yellowface_I_budgerigar_mutation
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up yellowface in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Yellowface is a theatrical makeup to portray a stereotype of East Asians. Yellow face may also
Yellow_Face
American actress (born 1982)
producer for a potential limited series based upon R. F. Kuang's 2023 novel Yellowface that had been optioned by Lionsgate Television. In December 2025, she
Constance_Wu
The Yellowface II budgerigar mutation is one of approximately 30 mutations affecting the colour of budgerigars. In combination with the Blue, Opaline and
Yellowface II budgerigar mutation
Yellowface_II_budgerigar_mutation
American actress (1905–1961)
Good Earth. MGM instead cast Luise Rainer to play the leading role in "yellowface". One biographer believes that the choice was due to the Hays Code anti-miscegenation
Anna_May_Wong
2010 American film
Tang about the big-budget feature film The Last Airbender and its use of Yellowface and casting of white actors in the Asian inspired lead roles of the film
Yellow_Face_(film)
American actress (born 1931)
Angie Dickinson wore yellowface to play a Chinese-European character in China Gate (1957).
Angie_Dickinson
1989 stage musical
Forums – Yellowface Top Ten". Archived from the original on 2013-10-14. Retrieved 15 December 2007. Bright Lights Film Journal – Hollywood Yellowface Retrieved
Miss_Saigon
English actor and singer (1922–2015)
(beginning with The Face of Fu Manchu), where he starred as the villain in yellowface make-up; I, Monster (1971), an adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's
Christopher_Lee
American magician (1861–1918)
Chéng Liánsū). He is mostly remembered today for his extensive use of yellowface in his act to falsely represent himself to be a Chinese man who spoke
Chung_Ling_Soo
Scottish comedy duo
Muki. Korean American comedian Margaret Cho accused Janette Tough of "yellowface", which she described as "when white people portray Asian people. And
The_Krankies
American drama television series (1990–91, 2017)
treatment of Black and Asian characters within Lynch's collected work. Yellowface is also present in season two with Catherine Martell (Piper Laurie) masquerading
Twin_Peaks
1892 ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
and, especially, the often-used saffron-tinged makeup, widely known as 'yellowface.'" In 2013, Dance Magazine printed the opinions of three directors: Ronald
The_Nutcracker
Bird color variation
variety is known as the Full-bodied Greywing. When combined with the Yellowface II and Opaline mutations the Rainbow variety is produced. The Clearwing
Clearwing_budgerigar_mutation
American actor (born 1986)
feature-length film debut in the YouTube two-part film adaptation of Yellowface, from playwright David Henry Hwang. It was published by the Asian American-centric
Ki_Hong_Lee
Topics referred to by the same term
criminal organizations Hop-Sing Soo (1861-1918), an early stage name for yellowface faux-Chinese American stage magician William Ellsworth Robinson, better
Hop_Sing
1983 British TV drama series
talkbackTHAMES and FremantleMedia Ltd on 22 February 2005. Examples of Yellowface Billington, Michael (15 January 1984). "A Spy Story Even James Bond Might
Reilly,_Ace_of_Spies
Species of damselfly
Neoerythromma cultellatum, the Caribbean yellowface, is a species of narrow-winged damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae. It is found in the Caribbean
Neoerythromma_cultellatum
2012 film directed by Tom Tykwer and the Wachowskis
several commentators online criticized the film's use of white actors in yellowface to portray East Asian characters in the neo-Seoul sequences. MANAA President
Cloud_Atlas_(film)
Canadian YouTuber and live streamer (2000–2024)
of racism after portraying BTS member Jimin in a video by performing yellowface in which he wore light East Asian skin toned makeup and a blonde wig.
Twomad
Asian-American theatrical performance and history
groups today. Early productions often had Asian themes or settings; and "yellowface" was a common medium for displaying the perceived exoticism of the East
Asian-American_theater
Species of damselfly
damselfly in the family Rhipidolestidae. It is commonly known as the Chinese yellowface. Agriomorpha fusca rest with its wings folded while many related damselfies
Agriomorpha_fusca
1961 musical film by Henry Koster
At the time, the practice of yellowface was more common than Asian actors playing Asian roles (see Examples of yellowface). Starring in the movie were
Flower_Drum_Song_(film)
Swedish-American actor (1879–1938)
expectation of caricatured Asianness of the time, an early example of 'yellowface' on screen. He portrayed a variety of Asian characters in several movies
Warner_Oland
Species of fish
The yellowmargin triggerfish, pineapple trigger, yellowface triggerfish or yellow-face triggerfish (Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus) is a marine fish in
Yellowmargin_triggerfish
American martial arts Western series (1972–1975)
produced as Warrior on Cinemax. Kung Fu has been called an example of yellowface and a prominent case of whitewashing. Most of the controversy lies in
Kung_Fu_(1972_TV_series)
Cultural appropriation
industry. Blackface and blackface in contemporary art Redface Yellowface and examples of Yellowface Color-blind casting Whitewashing in film Hamilton (musical)
Racebending
Malaysian comedian and YouTuber (born 1991)
as it's almost always non-Asians doing the imitating. It's ugly, it's yellowface, it's not funny, and it promotes anti-Asian racism at a time when Asians
Nigel_Ng
American filmmaker (born 1968)
producer for a potential limited series based upon R. F. Kuang's 2023 novel Yellowface that had been optioned by Lionsgate Television. Kusama's films have been
Karyn_Kusama
Fictional character
Robert B. (March 1997). "A Certain Slant: A Brief History of Hollywood Yellowface". Bright Lights Film Journal. Bright Lights Film Journal. Archived from
I._Y._Yunioshi
Type of performance art
in the industry and in media. Issues such as blackface, brownface, and yellowface are still controversial since a large part of the cosplay community see
Cosplay
Cultural identity
(racial identity) Pretendian Racial misrepresentation Redface Wigger Yellowface Valby, Karen. "The Realities of Raising a Kid of a Different Race". Time
Transracial_(identity)
Teahouse of the August Moon (1956), but also some backlash for doing "yellowface" (white actors portraying Asian characters). Sayonara (1957) earned him
List of awards and nominations received by Marlon Brando
List_of_awards_and_nominations_received_by_Marlon_Brando
Controversial casting practice in the film industry
white actors caricatured different ethnicities by brownface, blackface or yellowface, commonly exaggerating the perceived stereotypes of other ethnicities
Whitewashing_in_film
2016 film by Mandie Fletcher
Huki Muki. Korean-American comedian Margaret Cho accused the film of "yellowface", which she described as "when white people portray Asian people. And
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie
Absolutely_Fabulous:_The_Movie
1956 film by Daniel Mann
critical theorists and Brando's performance branded as an example of yellowface casting. In 1980, Michael Medved awarded Marlon Brando's performance a
The Teahouse of the August Moon (film)
The_Teahouse_of_the_August_Moon_(film)
American sketch comedy television series
by Asian activists such as Guy Aoki and Margaret Cho as an example of yellowface. The character was protested by Aoki's organization Media Action Network
Mad_TV
English actor (1887–1969)
Karloff's portrayal of the character is an example of Hollywood's use of yellowface and its portrayal of East Asians in the earlier half of the 20th century
Boris_Karloff
Philippine-born actress
Best Supporting Actress. Tristram Fane Saunders (20 March 2017). "The 'yellowface' row proved British theatre is stuck in the past - but could a new play
Lourdes_Faberes
2007 film by Dennis Dugan
AfterElton criticized the character played by Rob Schneider for using yellowface, comparing the performance to Mickey Rooney's infamous role as I. Y. Yunioshi
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
I_Now_Pronounce_You_Chuck_&_Larry
Annual awards given to a works of fiction
O'Donoghue (Little, Brown Book Group) Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (Piatkus) Yellowface by R. F. Kuang (The Borough Press) Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare (Tor)
TikTok_Book_Awards
Fictional Brazilian soap opera
critical reactions due to its orientalist representation and the practice of yellowface, present in real Globo works, such as Negócio da China and Sol Nascente
Pé_de_Chinesa
Japanese American actor
of Breakfast at Tiffany's; a role that had historically been played in yellowface. Of the character Yaegashi said "He's a real character, for starters.
James_Yaegashi
Middle-Eastern folk tale
and One Nights Part 3. Brill. ISBN 90-04-10106-3. Moon, Krystyn (2005). Yellowface. Rutgers University Press. p. 23. ISBN 0-8135-3507-7. Payne, John (1901)
Aladdin
2003 film by Sofia Coppola
writing, "After all, 60 years ago, Katherine Hepburn was prancing around in yellowface for 'Dragon Seed.'" In 2017, MTV revisited Lost in Translation as “an
Lost_in_Translation_(film)
Annual book award
Emilia Hart Weyward Fantasy Leigh Bardugo Hell Bent Fiction R. F. Kuang Yellowface Historical Fiction Emilia Hart Weyward History & Biography David Grann
Goodreads_Choice_Awards
Use of costumes to caricature Indigenous Americans
Redskin Stereotypes of Indigenous peoples of Canada and the United States Yellowface "Native Americans say movement to end 'redface' is slow". The Oregonian
Redface
assistant Cholly represents a transition between the early 20th century "yellowface" stereotypes and the more positive mid 20th century representation of
List_of_stock_characters
British theatre and musical producer (born 1946)
American actors protested the casting of a Caucasian actor and the use of yellowface in the role of the pimp. Mackintosh has produced several other successful
Cameron_Mackintosh
1957 film by Joshua Logan
born in Mexico to Spanish immigrants, plays a Japanese character in “yellowface” makeup. Montalbán modeled his performance on Seki Sano, a well-known
Sayonara_(1957_film)
1982 Australian romantic political drama
Supporting Actress. Indonesian mass killings of 1965–1966 Examples of Yellowface "THE YEAR OF LIVING DANGEROUSLY (PG)". British Board of Film Classification
The Year of Living Dangerously (film)
The_Year_of_Living_Dangerously_(film)
Performance using make-up to look Caucasian
praised for its use of enlarged images of performers in both whiteface and yellowface. In 2026, Druski whitefaced while portraying Erika Kirk and other conservative
Whiteface_(performance)
Fictional detective
stereotypes and villains like Fu Manchu, though nevertheless is an example of "yellowface". While Chan is based in Honolulu, he frequently travels the world beyond
Charlie_Chan
Genetic mutation affecting the colour of budgerigars
the underlying mutation of the Opaline variety. When combined with the Yellowface II and Clearwing mutations the Rainbow variety is produced. The Opaline
Opaline_budgerigar_mutation
2025 novel by Liann Zhang
unexpected ending. Julie Chan Is Dead has been compared favorably to Yellowface and Bunny. The novel was included in an NPR list of the best fiction of
Julie_Chan_Is_Dead
Asian American writer (born 1984)
Sexual Assault". Medium. Retrieved May 15, 2020. "'The Substance' Meets 'Yellowface' in Kelly Yang's Adult Debut 'The Take' — See the Cover! (Exclusive)"
Kelly_Yang
American singer and actor (1932–2021)
castmate Jack Soo and the struggles of Asian American performers due to yellowface and stereotyping. Ing's final performance was an open mic rendition of
Alvin_Ing
1986 film by John Badham
Kozak (February 28, 2019). "A Tour of Cinematic Blackface, Brownface and Yellowface in the 1980s". Paste Magazine. Alter, Ethan (May 10, 2021). "Fisher Stevens
Short_Circuit_(1986_film)
2025 fantasy novel by R. F. Kuang
Wolfe". Locus Magazine. Iglesias, Gabino (August 29, 2025). "If you loved 'Yellowface,' R.F. Kuang's new novel 'Katabasis' is even better". NPR. "Katabasis
Katabasis_(novel)
Theatrical makeup caricaturing Black people
Racebending Redface Stereotypes of Africa Stereotypes of African Americans Yellowface Whiteface Ralph Northam Jewface Ndiaye, Noémie (2022). Scripts of Blackness:
Blackface
American theatre historian (born 1970)
Lee's research project is for a new book tentatively titled A History of Yellowface". University of Maryland College Park. 3 December 2014. Retrieved 18 October
Esther_Kim_Lee
Genus of dragonflies
single species Chalcostephia flavifrons. It is known by the common names yellowface and inspector. It is native to central Africa, where it has a widespread
Chalcostephia
Netherlands. 1934 Recessive grey factor in England. 1935 The various Yellowfaced_Blue and Goldenfaced_Blue occurred in several locations. 1939–46
Budgerigar_colour_genetics
American chef and food writer (born 1979)
as it's almost always non-Asians doing the imitating. It's ugly, it's yellowface, it's not funny, and it promotes anti-Asian racism at a time when Asians
J._Kenji_López-Alt
Africanfuturist novel by Nnedi Okorafor
where to shelve it in the library." The novel has received comparisons to Yellowface by R. F. Kuang, which is also a satire of the publishing industry and
Death_of_the_Author_(novel)
American actor
print media over the latter half of the nineteenth century," Lee fused yellowface, a caricature portrayal of Asians done by white actors, with "singing
Lee_Tung_Foo
Japanese reality competition program
and Stephen Taylor Woodrow, from TVS children's show What's Up Doc?, in yellowface). In series two, Tara O'Connor replaced Olivia Stranger as the host (the
Za_Gaman
American actor (1896–1973)
"'This is my chance!' Everything Everywhere's James Hong on bullying, 'yellowface' and his big break – at 94: Interview". The Guardian. Retrieved March
J._Carrol_Naish
American actress
Production 2005 Distant Shore Kirk Douglas Theater/Mark Taper Mina 2007 Yellowface Mark Taper Forum Various (u/s) 2006–2010 So The Arrow Flies Edinburgh
Esther_K._Chae
Book club run by Reese Witherspoon
mystery, thriller August 2023 Tom Lake Ann Patchett fiction July 2023 Yellowface R. F. Kuang fiction, thriller, satire June 2023 Cassandra in Reverse Holly
Reese's_Book_Club
American actress (1903–1955)
Shanghai Gesture (1941), in which she was "unrecognizable" due to the ‘yellowface’ make-up created for her character and others for the film. Bosley Crowther
Ona_Munson
1900 American film
Studios building in Philadelphia. It is considered an early example of "yellowface", and is featured in Arthur Dong's 2007 documentary film Hollywood Chinese
Beheading the Chinese Prisoner
Beheading_the_Chinese_Prisoner
American poet and librarian
Brian Spears characterized Hudson's use of a Chinese pen name to be "yellowface", and said "even in the creative world, for all our reputation as an open
Michael_Derrick_Hudson
British comedy mockumentary television series
Britain, was removed from Netflix for its use of blackface, brownface and yellowface; six months prior it had also been removed from BritBox. It had not been
Come Fly with Me (2010 TV series)
Come_Fly_with_Me_(2010_TV_series)
Mutation affecting the colour of budgerigars
is situated on one of the autosomal chromosomes. The Yellowface Blue I mutation, the Yellowface II mutation form an autosomal co-dominant series of alleles
Blue_budgerigar_mutation
1885 comic opera by Gilbert & Sullivan
Programs". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 19 October 2021. "History of Yellowface: The Mikado", Asian American Theatre Review, accessed 13 July 2019 Crowther
The_Mikado
Species of bird
An example of a quadruple mutation would be cinnamon cockatiel with yellowface colouring with pearling and pied markings. Female pearl cockatiel Two
Cockatiel
European interpretation and imitation of Chinese and other East Asian artistic traditions
dissertation, University of California, Davis (1995), p. 118 Moon, Krystyn R. Yellowface: Creating the Chinese in American Popular Music and Performance, 1850s-1920s
Chinoiserie
Dutch actress (born 1971)
criticism. Bloggers have derided Ushi and describe her as a cruel and racist "yellowface" caricature. A review of Ushi Must Marry in the Dutch newspaper Het Parool
Wendy_van_Dijk
1965–1966 Doctor Who serial
Resources's Sean Bassett found Mavic Chen a problematic depiction of yellowface, and Tat Wood considered his name reflective of Chinese and Mongol names
The_Daleks'_Master_Plan
Controversy over 1989 stage musical
Forums – Yellowface Top Ten". Archived from the original on 2013-10-14. Retrieved 15 December 2007. Bright Lights Film Journal – Hollywood Yellowface Retrieved
Miss_Saigon_controversy
American make-up artist (1891–1961)
Jungle (1950) Father of the Bride (1950) Fred Phillips (makeup artist) yellowface Time article, July 12, 1943 Genealogy "Wes Dawn". IMDb. Jack Dawn at IMDb
Jack_Dawn
American sketch comedy television series (1968–73)
time the show also featured White actors portraying Asian people in "yellowface" and offensive portrayals of Native Americans. The show's humor was generally
Rowan_&_Martin's_Laugh-In
time it was banned from the stage of the Hackney Empire for alleged "yellowface" racism. The five singers required for a performance all perform several
Der_goldene_Drache
1898 short story by John Luther Long
of Puccini: a Critical Guide. Atheneum, 1982. 147–8. Moon Krystyn R. Yellowface: Creating the Chinese in American Popular Music and Performance 1850s-1920s
Madame Butterfly (short story)
Madame_Butterfly_(short_story)
1993 film by Rob Cohen
suggests they leave when she notices Bruce is upset at Mickey Rooney's yellowface performance of I. Y. Yunioshi. Morris describes the scene as didactic
Dragon:_The_Bruce_Lee_Story
American animated sitcom
entirely via a portable bathtub. The public assumes that he is adopting yellowface to mock Chang, and abandon his campaign. Ultimately neither candidate
The_Freak_Brothers
1975 film by Robert Stevenson
Maidenhead. Ustinov, Revill, and Bresslaw—all white actors—performed in yellowface makeup to portray Chinese characters in the film. The special photographic
One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing
One_of_Our_Dinosaurs_Is_Missing
passengers. 1918: William Ellsworth Robinson, a magician performing in the yellowface stage identity of "Chung Ling Soo", was shot in the chest on stage during
List of entertainers who died during a performance
List_of_entertainers_who_died_during_a_performance
American museum
Citizen Kane Climate change Black Lives Matter Blackface, redface, and yellowface Labor relations Bruce Lee Spike Lee #MeToo Oscar Micheaux Racism and sexism
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Academy_Museum_of_Motion_Pictures
First female Chinese immigrant to the U.S.
Columbia University Press. ISBN 9780231130943. Moon, Krystyn (2006). Yellowface: Creating the Chinese in American Popular Music and Performance, 1850s-1920s
Afong_Moy
British people of Asian descent
Herald. 23 December 2016. Fane Saunders, Tristram (20 January 2017). "Yellowface protest over 'racist' casting at London theatre". The Daily Telegraph
British_Asians
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