A Quote by Tamlyn Tomita

The Asian woman in Hollywood movies has usually been one of two extremes - totally submissive or totally ruthless. In either case her primary function has been decorative.

Tamlyn Tomita

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Tamlyn Tomita
Japanese - Actress
Born: January 27, 1966

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