Ep 9 : Asian beauty, skin whitening and more! (with Kanako Nakano)

Yellow Bee Pod

I am joined by actress Kanako Nakano who I discovered through White Pearl, a play about a fictional skin-whitening cosmetics company. In this episode we’re talking about colourism, the prejudice based on skintone usually with a preference for lighter skin. We share our Asian experiences of colourism and how I was encouraged to keep out of the sun so I don’t tan. What are your experiences with Asian beauty standards and colourism? We also explore Kanako’s international theatre work, skin care routines, wasteful packaging, cultural belonging and finding our voice. Are Asians less likely to speak up and represent ourselves? Now she has been living in the UK longer than in Japan, what are the cultural differences? Thank you for listening and don’t forget to leave a review and SUBSCRIBE Find Kanako Nakano online https://www.instagram.com/kanako_nakano/ Get in touch on Twitter, Instagram or by email! Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/yellowbeepod Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yellowbeepod Email: [e-mail] Yellow Bee Pod explores the highs and lows of the East and South East Asian diaspora experience. Hosted by Natalie, a British Chinese Londoner.