In “Come Home Love: Lo and Behold”, a popular 8 pm soap opera in Hong Kong, there are a few characters of Filipino descent.
Among them, notably Liza (Leslie Chiang) and Dino (Penny Chan). Liza is Ms Ko (Carisa Yan)’s helper while Dino is Lui Kung’s (Jason Pai) bodyguard.
Having followed the show for some time, I recalled two of the main stereotypes in the characters and representations of Filipino descent:
- Filipinos like mentioning their country.
- Filipinas are often obedient helpers and caretakers.
Below is some proof for the stereotypes above with translations.