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Oct

2008

Asian Americans on Degrassi, teenage drama show

Thanks Ami! The Degrassi series is a Canadian primetime drama that has captured audiences in more than 150 countries around the world.

The show developed a strong following for its “realistic and gritty portrayal of teenage life without resorting to melodrama.” The show has dealt with heavy topics such as online predators, sexual identity, date rape, and self harm.

Degrassi is one of Ami’s favorite shows and just discovered that the show is now casting Asians in the leading roles.

Source
http://www.ctv.ca/mini/degrassi2006/index.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Degrassi

http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6374579.html?display=Breaking+News&referral=SUPP&nid=2228

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niichan said 10/27/08 1:16 am

I love this show!

Destiny said 10/27/08 1:29 am

Justin Nozuka was my favorite Degrassi character! He’s so cute.

SeniorForever said 10/27/08 1:42 am

I always thought this was a really good drama for teens. So much more realistic than The Hills.

lan said 10/27/08 1:46 am

Mine too!

thuluvsu said 10/27/08 1:54 am

I’ve never seen it. What channel?

Sakura said 10/27/08 9:18 am

Nickolodeon I think.

asian_smith said 10/27/08 11:46 am

I thought they canceled it.

StephenChen said 10/27/08 1:13 pm

Nah, they have a new version where they are all in high school.

AmirahMasudi said 11/18/08 4:12 pm

im super late but thanks for the comments!

MaimounahMasudi said 11/20/08 1:10 pm

This show is great. The Asian characters on the show are very real and they are NOT one dimensional. They are represented as humans. I wish they would have the show on CBS, NBC, ABC or something so more Americans can watch it.

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