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Arden Cho says she spent decades struggling to feel proud of being Asian

The actress reflected on identity, beauty standards and the pressure of representation during a Stanford University event.

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May 11, 2026
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“KPop Demon Hunters” star Arden Cho said growing up Asian American left her questioning her appearance, identity and place within the culture around her. During a May 3 conversation at Stanford University’s annual “Listen to the Silence” conference, Cho spoke about years of emotional restraint at home and the pressur…

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