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- culture
- May 9, 2019
'Andi Mack' star talks exploring her heritage
Lee feels "excited" to bring representation to these popular Disney characters.
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Some of her favorite memories from the trip include trying food like \"stinky tofu\" and scorpions, and visiting the Great Wall.
Lee said the trip was an amazing way to \"learn more about who I am.\"
Lee also said she is \"grateful\" for women like Lauren Tom, who is her co-star on \"Andi Mack,\" but is also known for her role in the first major movie led by an all-Asian cast, \"The Joy Luck Club.\"
She and the rest of the cast \"paved the way for other pop culture milestones like 'Crazy Rich Asians,'\" Peyton said.
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Speaking of \"Crazy Rich Asians,\" Peyton also paid tribute to millennial actress Gemma Chan, who has \"helped usher in a new era of representation.\"
\"Her success helps young girls like me believe their dreams can come true,\" she said.
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\"These incredible creatives make me proud to be who I am,\" she said.
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Editor's note: This was originally published on May 9, 2019.
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