Introduction to Asian American Studies: Final Zine Project (5) - Delaney Tax - Maria Zesbaugh - Ashley Montrezza

GREY'S ANATOMY Christina Yang

In the popular ABC hospital drama, the Korean-Candian actress Sandra Oh becomes famous for her role of Christina Yang as she "fits into" the Asian American stereotype . Early on in the series the audience associates her with Asian American academic success as she reveals achieving a BA from Smith, a PhD from Berkeley and an MD from Stanford where she “finished first in her class.” Yang makes it clear in the series her priorities are in being the best surgeon possible and she will achieve this with all her feelings aside, Many of her close friends claim her to be the most intelligent with the worst bedside manner as she is once quoted to not, "have a soul." This fits into the minority myth of Asian Americans exceeding at all costs and putting their feelings aside to be the best.

“I don’t have a sour puss. This is just my face.” "Be better than anyone here, and don’t give a damn what anyone things. There are no teams here, no buddies. You’re on your own. Be on your own. "Oh, screw beautiful. I’m brilliant. If you want to appease me, compliment my brain."