Zhang Ran felt that the name Wang Keying sounded familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had heard it. After all, there were too many Chinese people with the same name and surname. He didn't think much about it and asked casually: "Did you come on vacation with your family?"

"No, I came alone. Recently, I encountered some troubles and came out to relax." Wang Keying looked at Zhang Ran, then Zhang Jingchu, and asked, "Are you here for vacation?"

Zhang Ran and Zhang Jingchu looked at each other and smiled: "Yes, we are here for vacation." Zhang Jingchu saw that Wang Keying is beautiful and has a good figure, and seemed to have received professional drama training in every move, so she said: "You are an actor!"

Wang Keying's eyes dimmed, she shook her head gently, and said, "I am preparing to develop in film and television, but I have not yet won the opportunity."

Zhang Jingchu knew that it was not easy for a newcomer to make a comeback and comforted him: "You are so beautiful, you will definitely have a bright future!"

Wang Keying sighed slightly and said, "It's so difficult. Hollywood is a white world. Although many people oppose racism, they are racists at heart. I fight for Asian roles. They think I am too white. I go to fight for white roles. Many people politely declined when they hear my Chinese surname. Recently, I am considering whether to change my surname and change it to a completely white surname. Maybe there may be more opportunities!"

Zhang Ran didn't think anything strange. This kind of thing is very common in Hollywood. For example, actor Benicio del Toro, when he first entered the industry, someone suggested that he change his name. Because when he heard his name, he knew that he was Latino, which made people think that he had a Mexican or Spanish accent, and many crews would not allow him to audition at all.

Although Latinos are also discriminated against in Hollywood, they are much better than Chinese. In Hollywood, men often can only play kung fu masters or gangsters; actresses can also often can only play vase roles such as prostitutes or mistresses. Zhang Ziyi once said that Hollywood bullies Asian actors, and the roles they give to Asians are very superficial. They will give you a very low salary because they know that if you are squeezing your head, you will get this opportunity?

It is even more difficult for mixed-race children like Wang Keying. When film companies need Asian characters, she looks too Westernized and cannot use them; she can only fight for white characters, or characters with less racial racial characteristics, but those who compete for such characters are often white. When film companies hear her Chinese surname, they will not use her.

Speaking of Hollywood racial discrimination, people often jump out to cleanse the floor, saying that Chinese actors are not capable and English is not good; or that they are originally a white world, why should they use Asians? Wang Keying's incident best shows that there is discrimination in Hollywood. Wang Keying is different from other Chinese actors. She has a white face, but she cannot get the opportunity because her surname is Chinese. This is not discrimination. What is this?

When Zhang Jingchu heard that Wang Keying was forced to change her name because of being discriminated against, she couldn't help but say, "Are you really willing to change it?"

Wang Keying smiled bitterly and shook her head and said, "Of course I don't want to, that's my father's surname!"

Zhang Jingchu was very sympathetic to Wang Keying and reached out to pull Zhang Ran's arm, hoping that he would help Wang Keying. On the Hollywood power list released in the first half of this year, Zhang Ran was ranked tenth. As long as Zhang Ran said something, Wang Keying would definitely get the opportunity, so he would not have to change his name.

Zhang Ran ignored Zhang Jingchu. This kind of thing is too common in Hollywood, you can't help at all. More importantly, he has never seen Wang Keying acting and doesn't know how good her acting skills are. He definitely can't recommend it nonsense. However, as a Chinese, he still can't stand seeing an actor being discriminated against because of his Chinese descent: "Since you don't want to change it, then don't change it!"

Wang Keying said helplessly: "But if I don't change my name, I won't get any chance."

Zhang Ran looked at Wang Keying's eyes and said solemnly: "There are many companies and people in Hollywood that discriminate against Chinese, but there are also those who do not discriminate against Chinese. In Dingfeng Entertainment and Netflix, no one will allow anyone to discriminate against my compatriots, as well as people with the same bloodline as me. You can attend auditions for Dingfeng Entertainment and Netflix. Whether you can get a role depends on your ability. If someone in Dingfeng Entertainment and Netflix discriminates against you because of your Chinese surname or Chinese bloodline, then you can tell me that no matter who he is, no matter how old he is, I will let him get out!"

Wang Keying and Zhang Ran met by chance. They had never expected to get opportunities from Zhang Ran and give themselves a fair environment. This was enough for her: "Mr. Zhang, thank you!"

Zhang Ran smiled and waved his hand: "You don't have to thank me, I didn't do anything for you."

Wang Keying said seriously: "No, I should thank you. If I hadn't met you, I might have changed my surname and you saved my surname, so I really thank you very much." She looked at Zhang Jingchu, then Zhang Ran, and smiled and said, "I'll treat you to dinner tonight!"

Zhang Ran said with a whisper: "You have to audition everywhere next time. Let's keep your money for the audition, let's invite you!"

Wang Keying thought about it for a while, then smiled sweetly: "Okay, thank you then!"

Wang Keying is a typical casual and has a kind of carefree personality, and is particularly sarcastic. She soon got into a chat with Zhang Ran and the others.

From Wang Keying's words, Zhang Ran learned that Wang Keying returned to China in 2008, when she was 16 years old, studied Chinese and released singles, and participated in the Hot Wave Music Festival. At the beginning of this year, Wang Keying returned to the United States, intending to develop in film and television, and wanted to make a world in Hollywood. Unexpectedly, what awaited her was all kinds of discrimination and cold treatment. After nearly a year of struggle, she did not get the opportunity to perform. At this time, someone reminded her that she should try changing her name. Wang Keying was hesitant about this because her father's surname is very important and represents a kind of inheritance. However, she could not get the opportunity if she did not change. She was very upset about it, so she went to Hawaii to relax.

During the conversation, Zhang Ran and the others talked about Hollywood, performances, and then to Hawaii. Wang Keying is from a good family and often travels. She has visited Hawaii several times. She enthusiastically introduced to Zhang Ran and the others where to ignite a bonfire to dance with tourists; where to find girls in grass skirts.

In the evening, Zhang Ran and the others invited Wang Keying to dinner. While having a hearty meal, they chatted around the world and had a great time.

After dinner, Zhang Ran and Zhang Jingchu walked around the hotel garden hand in hand, and then came to the beach to see the stars.

Under the quiet night sky, Zhang Ran and Zhang Jingchu sat comfortably on the beach, looking at the stars in the sky, and their hearts were extremely quiet.

After a while, Zhang Jingchu turned her face, looked at Zhang Ran, and sighed: "I used to know that Hollywood had racial discrimination, but I didn't expect it to be so powerful. Wang Keying would be discriminated against if she had a white face. Other Chinese people were probably even more serious."

Zhang Ran smiled and said, "Discrimination was serious before, but now it is much better. Because China is getting stronger and stronger, Hollywood now needs the Chinese market and Chinese funds, and there are also Chinese companies in Hollywood. You see, more and more Chinese actors are beginning to participate in Hollywood movies. At least on the surface, they dare not discredit China and discriminate against Chinese people as they used to. But that sense of superiority in the bones will not disappear in a short period of time. But I believe that by thirty or forty years, when our country becomes the world's number one, they will not be superior. Before that, we can only work hard to build our own film industry. As long as our film industry develops and our films can be sold all over the world, we don't have to care about Hollywood."

The next morning, Zhang Ran and Zhang Jingchu came back from exercise, took a hot shower, changed into clothes, and were about to go for breakfast when they heard a knock on the door.

Zhang Ran opened the door and saw that it was Wang Keying, and said, "It's you, have breakfast? Let's have breakfast together?"

Wang Keying smiled and said, "I have eaten it. I came here to say goodbye to you and Sister Jingchu!"

When Zhang Jingchu saw the big bag at Wang Keying's feet, she said in surprise: "I'm leaving so soon. I'll say how many days we'll play together!"

Wang Keying smiled and said, "Last night, I saw an online saying that Tingfeng Entertainment's "The Last Airbender" will select actors on the 20th, and the aquarium actors are required to be Latino. Didn't you say I feel like Latino? I want to try it. Netflix is ​​also preparing to launch the Marvel drama "Agents of SHIELD". It will audition after Christmas, and I want to try it too!"

"The Power of the World" is a popular cartoon on the Nickelodeon International Children's Channel in the United States. It has won the 33rd Annie Award for Best TV Animation and has a great influence in Europe and the United States. The most important thing is that this story has a strong Chinese mythological color, involving four elements: Qi, Fire, Water, and Earth. These four divine powers each have their own unique martial arts. The Aquarius is Tai Chi; the Tu Kingdom is Hongjiaquan; the Fire Kingdom is Shaolinquan; the Qi He tribe is Baguazhang; the Tu tribe and the Fire tribe have distinct Chinese characteristics, and they can be said to be Chinese.

In the last life, Knight Shamalan made "The Legend of the World" into the movie "The Last Son of the Wind". Unfortunately, the movie was so bad that the protagonists were replaced by white people. The Fire tribe was replaced by Indians, which triggered a lot of protests from fans. The critics also criticized this. In the end, even anti-racism organizations came out to protest, and the movie box office and reputation failed.

In this life, Zhang Ran bought the copyright of "The Legend of the World" early, hoping to rely on the huge influence of the cartoon to create a globally popular series of movies. Since this time it was filmed by Tingfeng Entertainment, it is naturally impossible to replace the protagonist with a white man and the Fire Clan with an Indian man.

The aquarium in "The Legend of the World" has dark skin, but not as dark as real black people, so the crew plans to find Latinos to play the aquarium. Wang Keying doesn't know if it's dark or show off, but in short, it feels like a Latino. It's really more suitable to play the aquarium.

Zhang Ran smiled and nodded, "Then I wish you good luck and hope you can get the role you want."

Wang Keying smiled and said, "Thank you, I will work hard!" She chatted with Zhang Ran, then pulled Zhang Jingchu to say goodbye, and then left with her luggage.

The encounter with Wang Keying was just a small episode, which had no effect on Zhang Ran and Zhang Jingchu. The two of them continued to play on the island and continued to find suitable wedding locations on the island. They ran to many places, including Khurop Beach, Polyhuya Beach, Shipwreck Beach, etc., but Zhang Jingchu was never very satisfied.

The resort manager undoubtedly hoped that Zhang Ran and their wedding would be held on the island. Rich people like Zhang Ran held a wedding on the island, ranging from hundreds of thousands to millions, which also brought the economy on the verge of collapse on the island. Therefore, after knowing that Zhang Ran and the others had not found a satisfactory beach, the manager told Zhang Ran that Lanai Island covers an area of ​​365 square kilometers, but only a small part was developed, and there were many beautiful beaches that had not been developed. He suggested that Zhang Ran and others take a helicopter and play around the coastline, and maybe they could find a suitable beach.

Zhang Ran and Zhang Jingchu's eyes lit up when they heard this suggestion. This is a good idea!
Chapter completed!