‘Street Fighter’ finally gets its 1st Filipino fighter after 39 years, and the details matter

Capcom grounded Yasmine's character in Filipino martial arts, language and cultural references that fans say feel authentic

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For nearly four decades, “Street Fighter” built one of gaming’s most international rosters without a single fighter from the Philippines. That changes on Aug. 3 when Yasmine joins “Street Fighter 6” as the franchise’s first Filipino playable character since its debut. More than a long-awaited addition, her design draws fro…