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Merle Oberon, a Hollywood Star With a Career-Ending Secret

Merle Oberon was the first Asian actress nominated for an Oscar in 1936, but she hid her South Asian identity to succeed.

Hollywood has a history of overlooking the achievements of pioneers like Merle Oberon, whose identity was obscured for acceptance.

The match rate between actor ethnicity and roles played is higher than expected, especially for Asian characters.

Merle Oberon was the first Asian actress nominated for an Oscar in 1936, but she hid her South Asian identity to succeed.

Hollywood has a history of overlooking the achievements of pioneers like Merle Oberon, whose identity was obscured for acceptance.

The match rate between actor ethnicity and roles played is higher than expected, especially for Asian characters.

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