Wong, who is known as the first Chinese American Hollywood star, has more than 60 movie credits to her name and founded a production company.
, which was created with help from the National Down Syndrome Society.
To ensure the doll is “more illustrative of women with Down syndrome,” it has a shorter frame and longer torso than other Barbie dolls. It also features a rounder face, smaller ears, a flat nasal bridge and “slightly slanted” almond-shaped eyes, according to Mattel.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
New Barbie honors first Chinese-American movie star Anna May WongMattel has introduced a new Barbie doll that honors an Asian American trailblazer.Anna May Wong is considered the first Chinese American Hollywood movie star.Sh
Read more »
Barbie unveils Anna May Wong doll for AAPI Heritage MonthSix months after she was immortalized with a U.S. quarter, Asian American Hollywood trailblazer Anna May Wong has received another accolade affirming her icon status — her own Barbie.
Read more »
Anna May Wong Gets Her Own Barbie Doll, Joins Mattel's 'Inspiring Women' SeriesMay is Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month, and Mattel is celebrating by making a barbie doll in honor of Asian American Hollywood trailblazer Anna May Wong.
Read more »
Barbie unveils Anna May Wong dollSix months after she was immortalized with a U.S. quarter, Asian American Hollywood trailblazer Anna May Wong received another accolade affirming her icon status.
Read more »
Barbie unveils Anna May Wong doll for AAPI Heritage MonthSix months after she was immortalized with a U.S. quarter, Asian American Hollywood trailblazer Anna May Wong has received another accolade affirming her icon status — her own Barbie. Mattel announced Monday the release of an Anna May Wong doll for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Wong's niece, Anna Wong, gave her blessing and worked closely with the brand to develop the Barbie's look.
Read more »
Barbie unveils Anna May Wong doll for AAPI Heritage MonthSix months after she was immortalized with a U.S. quarter, Asian American Hollywood trailblazer Anna May Wong has received another accolade affirming her icon status — her own Barbie.
Read more »