" As a Polynesian woman , Moanawas a secret plan changer for me . Seeing a Disney princess inspire by my culture made me so lofty ! I loved the little details that accurately represented my heritage like the tattoos , wearable , mythology , and music . alas , beforeMoana , many hoi polloi I speak to had never hear of the Pacific Islands ( except Hawai’i ) . After the moving-picture show came out , I had a reference book that everyone knew and realize . Being seen is so important ! "
Recently, weaskedtheBuzzFeed Communityto share theAAPITV and movie characters who made them feel seen. Here are some of their favorites:
1.London Tipton fromThe Suite Life of Zack & Cody
2.Kamala Khan fromMs. Marvel
3.Mei fromTurning Red
4.Moana fromMoana
5.Joy fromEverything Everywhere All at Once
6.Kamala fromNever Have I Ever
7.Mulan fromMulan
8.The cast fromMonsoon Wedding
9.Numbuh 3/Kuki Sanban fromCodename: Kids Next Door
10.Bobbie Draper fromThe Expanse
11.Jake fromAmerican Dragon: Jake Long
12.Pai fromWhale Rider
13.Jade fromJackie Chan Adventures
14.Albert fromSione’s Wedding
15.Lana Lang fromSmallville
16.Kimi Watanabe-Finster fromRugrats
17.Lilo and Nani fromLilo & Stitch
18.And finally, Lara Jean Covey in theTo All the Boysfranchise
notice : Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity .
