Mediacorp "Blackface" incident (2016) - Revision history

Joe Tan at 05:40, 4 April 2019

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Joe Tan at 03:55, 3 April 2019

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Dayana Rizal at 10:03, 11 March 2019

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Dayana Rizal: /* Details of incident */

2019-02-20T02:10:39Z

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	[[File:Shane Pow Blackface Toggle 2016.jpg\|thumb\|''Shane Pow in Blackface for 2016 mandarin Toggle series "I Want To Be a Star". Photo credit to Popspoken.'']]		[[File:Shane Pow Blackface Toggle 2016.jpg\|thumb\|''Shane Pow in Blackface for 2016 mandarin Toggle series "I Want To Be a Star". Photo credit to Popspoken.'']]
	On 19 September 2016, Episode 6 of the mandarin Toggle web series ‘I Want To Be A Star’《小咖大作战》 was aired. The main plot of the web series centered around the indispensability of acting extras in showbiz. The show tracks the characters' development from acting ~~as extras~~ to eventually becoming the main lead actors and actresses in various productions. Certain dialogue in the episode were not well received, with lines such as “there is no difference between an Indian and an African" delivered by the main character who was played by local veteran actor Chew Chor Meng. The show also enforced certain racial stereotypes, as Shane Pow wears an afro wig and paints his face black to portray an African character. By doing so, the actor portrayed a ‘blackface’ representation, which is frowned upon in media, especially in current times.<ref>“IMDA imposes S$5,500 for offensive remark on Toggle series “I Want To Be A Star"”. ''Channel NewsAsia.'' May 4, 2017. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/imda-imposes-s-5-500-for-offensive-remark-on-toggle-series-i-8818336</ref>		On 19 September 2016, Episode 6 of the mandarin Toggle web series ‘I Want To Be A Star’《小咖大作战》 was aired. The main plot of the web series centered around the indispensability of acting extras in showbiz. The show tracks the characters' development from acting in minor roles to eventually becoming the main lead actors and actresses in various productions. Certain dialogue in the episode were not well received, with lines such as “there is no difference between an Indian and an African" delivered by the main character who was played by local veteran actor Chew Chor Meng. The show also enforced certain racial stereotypes, as Shane Pow wears an afro wig and paints his face black to portray an African character. By doing so, the actor portrayed a ‘blackface’ representation, which is frowned upon in media, especially in current times.<ref>“IMDA imposes S$5,500 for offensive remark on Toggle series “I Want To Be A Star"”. ''Channel NewsAsia.'' May 4, 2017. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/imda-imposes-s-5-500-for-offensive-remark-on-toggle-series-i-8818336</ref>
	==Responses==		==Responses==

Dayana Rizal: /* Details of incident */

2019-02-20T02:09:05Z

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	[[File:Shane Pow Blackface Toggle 2016.jpg\|thumb\|''Shane Pow in Blackface for 2016 mandarin Toggle series "I Want To Be a Star". Photo credit to Popspoken.'']]		[[File:Shane Pow Blackface Toggle 2016.jpg\|thumb\|''Shane Pow in Blackface for 2016 mandarin Toggle series "I Want To Be a Star". Photo credit to Popspoken.'']]
	On 19 September 2016, Episode 6 of the mandarin Toggle web series ‘I Want To Be A Star’《小咖大作战》 was aired. The main plot of the web series centered around the indispensability of extras in showbiz. The show tracks the characters' development from acting as extras to eventually becoming the main lead actors and actresses in various productions. Certain dialogue in the episode were not well received, with lines such as “there is no difference between an Indian and an African" delivered by the main character who was played by local veteran actor Chew Chor Meng. The show also enforced certain racial stereotypes, as Shane Pow wears an afro wig and paints his face black to portray an African character. By doing so, the actor portrayed a ‘blackface’ representation, which is frowned upon in media, especially in current times.<ref>“IMDA imposes S$5,500 for offensive remark on Toggle series “I Want To Be A Star"”. ''Channel NewsAsia.'' May 4, 2017. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/imda-imposes-s-5-500-for-offensive-remark-on-toggle-series-i-8818336</ref>		On 19 September 2016, Episode 6 of the mandarin Toggle web series ‘I Want To Be A Star’《小咖大作战》 was aired. The main plot of the web series centered around the indispensability of acting extras in showbiz. The show tracks the characters' development from acting as extras to eventually becoming the main lead actors and actresses in various productions. Certain dialogue in the episode were not well received, with lines such as “there is no difference between an Indian and an African" delivered by the main character who was played by local veteran actor Chew Chor Meng. The show also enforced certain racial stereotypes, as Shane Pow wears an afro wig and paints his face black to portray an African character. By doing so, the actor portrayed a ‘blackface’ representation, which is frowned upon in media, especially in current times.<ref>“IMDA imposes S$5,500 for offensive remark on Toggle series “I Want To Be A Star"”. ''Channel NewsAsia.'' May 4, 2017. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/imda-imposes-s-5-500-for-offensive-remark-on-toggle-series-i-8818336</ref>
	==Responses==		==Responses==

Dayana Rizal: /* Details of incident */

2019-02-19T09:10:59Z

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	[[File:Shane Pow Blackface Toggle 2016.jpg\|thumb\|''Shane Pow in Blackface for 2016 mandarin Toggle series "I Want To Be a Star". Photo credit to Popspoken.'']]		[[File:Shane Pow Blackface Toggle 2016.jpg\|thumb\|''Shane Pow in Blackface for 2016 mandarin Toggle series "I Want To Be a Star". Photo credit to Popspoken.'']]
	On 19 September 2016, ~~episode~~ 6 of the mandarin Toggle web series ‘I Want To Be A Star’《小咖大作战》 was aired. The main plot of the web series centered around the indispensability of extras in showbiz. The show tracks the characters' development from acting as extras to eventually becoming the main lead actors and actresses in various productions. Certain dialogue in the episode were not well received, with lines such as “there is no difference between an Indian and an African" delivered by the main character who was played by local veteran actor Chew Chor Meng. The show also enforced certain racial stereotypes, as Shane Pow wears an afro wig and paints his face black to portray an African character. By doing so, the actor portrayed a ‘blackface’ representation, which is frowned upon in media, especially in current times.<ref>“IMDA imposes S$5,500 for offensive remark on Toggle series “I Want To Be A Star"”. ''Channel NewsAsia.'' May 4, 2017. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/imda-imposes-s-5-500-for-offensive-remark-on-toggle-series-i-8818336</ref>		On 19 September 2016, Episode 6 of the mandarin Toggle web series ‘I Want To Be A Star’《小咖大作战》 was aired. The main plot of the web series centered around the indispensability of extras in showbiz. The show tracks the characters' development from acting as extras to eventually becoming the main lead actors and actresses in various productions. Certain dialogue in the episode were not well received, with lines such as “there is no difference between an Indian and an African" delivered by the main character who was played by local veteran actor Chew Chor Meng. The show also enforced certain racial stereotypes, as Shane Pow wears an afro wig and paints his face black to portray an African character. By doing so, the actor portrayed a ‘blackface’ representation, which is frowned upon in media, especially in current times.<ref>“IMDA imposes S$5,500 for offensive remark on Toggle series “I Want To Be A Star"”. ''Channel NewsAsia.'' May 4, 2017. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/imda-imposes-s-5-500-for-offensive-remark-on-toggle-series-i-8818336</ref>
	==Responses==		==Responses==

Dayana Rizal: /* Details of incident */

2019-02-19T08:02:17Z

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	==Details of incident==		==Details of incident==
	[[File:Shane Pow Blackface Toggle 2016.jpg\|thumb\|''Shane Pow in Blackface for 2016 mandarin Toggle series "I Want To Be a Star". Photo credit to Popspoken.'']]		[[File:Shane Pow Blackface Toggle 2016.jpg\|thumb\|''Shane Pow in Blackface for 2016 mandarin Toggle series "I Want To Be a Star". Photo credit to Popspoken.'']]
	On 19 September 2016, episode 6 of the mandarin Toggle web series ‘I Want To Be A Star’《小咖大作战》 was aired. The ~~Toggle web series’~~ main plot centered around the indispensability of extras in showbiz. The show tracks the characters' development from acting as extras to eventually becoming the main lead actors and actresses in various productions. Certain dialogue in the episode were not well received, with lines such as “there is no difference between an Indian and an African" delivered by the main character who was played by local veteran actor Chew Chor Meng. The show also enforced certain racial stereotypes, as Shane Pow wears an afro wig and paints his face black to portray an African character. By doing so, the actor portrayed a ‘blackface’ representation, which is frowned upon in media, especially in current times.<ref>“IMDA imposes S$5,500 for offensive remark on Toggle series “I Want To Be A Star"”. ''Channel NewsAsia.'' May 4, 2017. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/imda-imposes-s-5-500-for-offensive-remark-on-toggle-series-i-8818336</ref>		On 19 September 2016, episode 6 of the mandarin Toggle web series ‘I Want To Be A Star’《小咖大作战》 was aired. The main plot of the web series centered around the indispensability of extras in showbiz. The show tracks the characters' development from acting as extras to eventually becoming the main lead actors and actresses in various productions. Certain dialogue in the episode were not well received, with lines such as “there is no difference between an Indian and an African" delivered by the main character who was played by local veteran actor Chew Chor Meng. The show also enforced certain racial stereotypes, as Shane Pow wears an afro wig and paints his face black to portray an African character. By doing so, the actor portrayed a ‘blackface’ representation, which is frowned upon in media, especially in current times.<ref>“IMDA imposes S$5,500 for offensive remark on Toggle series “I Want To Be A Star"”. ''Channel NewsAsia.'' May 4, 2017. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/imda-imposes-s-5-500-for-offensive-remark-on-toggle-series-i-8818336</ref>
	==Responses==		==Responses==

Dayana Rizal: /* Details of incident */

2019-02-19T07:59:11Z

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	[[File:Shane Pow Blackface Toggle 2016.jpg\|thumb\|''Shane Pow in Blackface for 2016 mandarin Toggle series "I Want To Be a Star". Photo credit to Popspoken.'']]		[[File:Shane Pow Blackface Toggle 2016.jpg\|thumb\|''Shane Pow in Blackface for 2016 mandarin Toggle series "I Want To Be a Star". Photo credit to Popspoken.'']]
	On 19 September 2016, episode 6 of the mandarin Toggle web series ‘I Want To Be A Star’《小咖大作战》 was aired. The Toggle web series’ main plot centered around the indispensability of ~~calefares, and how~~ the characters ~~develop~~ from acting as extras ~~initially~~ to becoming the main lead actors and actresses in various productions. Certain dialogue in the episode were not well received, with lines such as “there is no difference between an Indian and an African" delivered by the main character who was played by local veteran actor Chew Chor Meng. The show also enforced certain racial stereotypes, as Shane Pow wears an afro wig and paints his face black to portray an African character. By doing so, the actor portrayed a ‘blackface’ representation, which is frowned upon in media, especially in current times.<ref>“IMDA imposes S$5,500 for offensive remark on Toggle series “I Want To Be A Star"”. ''Channel NewsAsia.'' May 4, 2017. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/imda-imposes-s-5-500-for-offensive-remark-on-toggle-series-i-8818336</ref>		On 19 September 2016, episode 6 of the mandarin Toggle web series ‘I Want To Be A Star’《小咖大作战》 was aired. The Toggle web series’ main plot centered around the indispensability of extras in showbiz. The show tracks the characters' development from acting as extras to eventually becoming the main lead actors and actresses in various productions. Certain dialogue in the episode were not well received, with lines such as “there is no difference between an Indian and an African" delivered by the main character who was played by local veteran actor Chew Chor Meng. The show also enforced certain racial stereotypes, as Shane Pow wears an afro wig and paints his face black to portray an African character. By doing so, the actor portrayed a ‘blackface’ representation, which is frowned upon in media, especially in current times.<ref>“IMDA imposes S$5,500 for offensive remark on Toggle series “I Want To Be A Star"”. ''Channel NewsAsia.'' May 4, 2017. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/imda-imposes-s-5-500-for-offensive-remark-on-toggle-series-i-8818336</ref>
	==Responses==		==Responses==

Dayana Rizal at 07:22, 19 February 2019

2019-02-19T07:22:32Z

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	In episode 6 of ~~mandarin~~ Toggle web series 'I Want To Be A Star'《小咖大作战》, Singaporean actor Shane Pow who is of Chinese ethnicity donned ‘blackface’ in order to pose as an African. Toggle and Mediacorp received backlash as the content was deemed racially insensitive. The practice of painting one's face black for entertainment purposes originated in 19th century North America. Ethnically Caucasian entertainers who performed exaggerated and comedic portrayals of African slaves would paint their faces black with shoe polish or burnt cork.<ref>"Blackface: The Birth of an American Stereotype". ''National Museum of African American History and Culture.'' Accessed on 19 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://nmaahc.si.edu/blog-post/blackface-birth-american-stereotype</ref>		In episode 6 of Toggle web series 'I Want To Be A Star'《小咖大作战》, Singaporean actor Shane Pow who is of Chinese ethnicity donned ‘blackface’ in order to pose as an African. Toggle and Mediacorp received backlash as the content was deemed racially insensitive. The practice of painting one's face black for entertainment purposes originated in 19th century North America. Ethnically Caucasian entertainers who performed exaggerated and comedic portrayals of African slaves would paint their faces black with shoe polish or burnt cork.<ref>"Blackface: The Birth of an American Stereotype". ''National Museum of African American History and Culture.'' Accessed on 19 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://nmaahc.si.edu/blog-post/blackface-birth-american-stereotype</ref>

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Dayana Rizal: /* Details of incident */

2019-02-19T07:17:17Z

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	[[File:Shane Pow Blackface Toggle 2016.jpg\|thumb\|''Shane Pow in Blackface for 2016 mandarin Toggle series "I Want To Be a Star". Photo credit to Popspoken.'']]		[[File:Shane Pow Blackface Toggle 2016.jpg\|thumb\|''Shane Pow in Blackface for 2016 mandarin Toggle series "I Want To Be a Star". Photo credit to Popspoken.'']]
	On 19 September 2016, episode 6 of the mandarin Toggle web series ‘I Want To Be A Star’《小咖大作战》 was aired. The Toggle web series’ main plot centered around the indispensability of calefares, and how the characters develop from acting as extras initially to becoming the main lead actors and actresses in various productions. Certain dialogue in the episode were not well received, with lines such as ~~‘“there~~ is no difference between an Indian and an ~~African’ being said~~ by the main character, played by local veteran actor Chew Chor Meng. The show also enforced certain racial stereotypes, as Shane Pow wears an afro wig and paints his face black to portray an African character. By doing so, the actor portrayed a ‘blackface’ representation, which is frowned upon in media, especially in current times.<ref>“IMDA imposes S$5,500 for offensive remark on Toggle series “I Want To Be A Star"”. ''Channel NewsAsia.'' May 4, 2017. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/imda-imposes-s-5-500-for-offensive-remark-on-toggle-series-i-8818336</ref>		On 19 September 2016, episode 6 of the mandarin Toggle web series ‘I Want To Be A Star’《小咖大作战》 was aired. The Toggle web series’ main plot centered around the indispensability of calefares, and how the characters develop from acting as extras initially to becoming the main lead actors and actresses in various productions. Certain dialogue in the episode were not well received, with lines such as “there is no difference between an Indian and an African" delivered by the main character who was played by local veteran actor Chew Chor Meng. The show also enforced certain racial stereotypes, as Shane Pow wears an afro wig and paints his face black to portray an African character. By doing so, the actor portrayed a ‘blackface’ representation, which is frowned upon in media, especially in current times.<ref>“IMDA imposes S$5,500 for offensive remark on Toggle series “I Want To Be A Star"”. ''Channel NewsAsia.'' May 4, 2017. Accessed on 7 February 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/imda-imposes-s-5-500-for-offensive-remark-on-toggle-series-i-8818336</ref>
	==Responses==		==Responses==