I Want To Know Which AAPI TV Or Movie Character You Relate To The Most

It's been pretty amazing to see all the Asian and Pacific Islander representation on screen as of late, especially being raised with Filipino roots.

Constance Wu and Randall Park in Fresh Off the Boat
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With that said, I want to know if there's a certain AAPI TV or movie character who made you feel seen. If so, tell me all about it!

Ali Wong in Always Be My Maybe
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Maybe you related to Devi's unique mother-daughter relationship in Never Have I Ever. She was the first-generation daughter of Indian immigrants in the show, and you may have gone through similar things with your parents at home. But seeing the love between Devi and her mom made you appreciate your parents more.

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan in Never Have I Ever
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Perhaps you were stoked to see Moana become Disney's first-ever Polynesian princess. The showcasing of Pacific culture was an added bonus for you and your family, too.

Moana
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Or, maybe you truly felt like you saw yourself in Shang-Chi. His character was featured in the first Asian superhero movie in the MCU, and you couldn't have been more proud than to see someone who finally looked like you in a role like that.

Simu Liu in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Jasin Boland / © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / © Marvel Studios / Courtesy Everett Collection

Now's your chance to share the AAPI character from a TV show or movie who made you feel seen! Drop who they are and why you chose them in the comments or submit anonymously using this form. Your response might just be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post!

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AAPI characters from TV and movies and the words: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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