🎙️ Season 3, Episode 11 - BD Wong: Legacy, Identity, and the Power of Visibility
In this episode of The Loida Lewis Podcast, we sit down with the legendary BD Wong - Tony Award-winning actor, director, activist, and pioneer for Asian American visibility in Hollywood.
From his early days in high school and college theater, to his groundbreaking Broadway debut in M. Butterfly, and iconic roles in Law & Order: SVU, Jurassic Park, Mr. Robot, and more - BD opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped his career. We also talk about his activism, his journey as a writer and director, and why representation matters now more than ever.
💬 “You can’t be what you can’t see.”
💡 An inspiring conversation about purpose, courage, and what it means to build a life that uplifts others.
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