Why Do Filipinos Hate Their Skin? - May Kwento Ako | I Have a Story - Episode 2
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
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Hey, it's Jasper! In this episode of May Kwento Ako (I Have a Story), we dive deep into the historical roots of colorism in the Philippines, exploring how colonial mentality shaped beauty standards. From personal experiences to the impact of media and the skin-whitening industry, I uncover the harsh realities tied to skin tone. Let's challenge these norms together, celebrate our diversity, and embrace a new era of Filipino beauty beyond skin deep. Join the conversation, share your thoughts, and let's break free from the chains of colorism!
Also, a heartfelt gratitude to those who played a crucial role in crafting this video - your valuable insights, opinions, and the time you dedicated to engaging with my queries are truly appreciated. I sincerely thank those who graciously permitted the use of their personal photos, making this video possible. Thank you immensely for your contributions!
I encourage everyone to read more about this topic because it's BIG! It would take more than 20 minutes to cover everything.
Other paper links:
1. Real Fake Skin: Semiotics of Skin Lightening in the Philippines
- Angela Reyes
- (www.hunter.cun...)
2. The skin whitening industry in the Philippines
- Roger Lee Mendoza
- (www.jstor.org/...)
3. 16th - 19th Century Concept of Beauty in the Philippines: A Historical and Cultural Approach
- Zara Mazelene A. Amerila
-(www.academia.e...)
4. Truth and Goodness, Mirrors and Masks Part II: A Sociology of Beauty and the Face
- Anthony Synnot
- (www-jstor-org....)
5. Colonialism's Role in the Success of the Filipino Skin Whitening Industry
- Francine Singson
- (scholarscompas...)
Other links relating to articles, photos, and videos:
-John Tewell's Amazing Archive of Historical Filipino Photos
- Link to Album: (www.flickr.com...)
- Philippines celebrates subdued Christmas after deadly typhoon
- Link to Article: (www.independen...)
- “Crumbling Walls”
- Link to Article: (southeastasiag...)
- “The Racist Portrayal of the Philippines in Historical Cartoons as US Troops Invaded”
- Link to Article: (globalvoices.o...)
- “Spanish Colonization in the Philippines”
- Link to Article: (vocal.media/hi...)
- “A Condensed History of Colorism in the Philippines”
- Link to Article: (www.dearasiany...)
- Murillo-Velarde Map
- Link to Article: (news.abs-cbn.c...)
Sharmaine Monticalbo
I would like to let you know that the commercials, movie clips, and UA-cam clips featured in this video are not my own and have been utilized under fair use. Special thanks to the creators and copyright holders for their original content.
Music and SFX Attribution:
1. Anticipation by Jonny Easton
- Link: (uppbeat.io/t/j...)
2. Enigma by Benjamin Botkin
- Link: (uppbeat.io/t/b...)
3. Beholden by Aaron Paul Low
- Link: (uppbeat.io/t/a...)
4. Don't Let Go by Apex Music
- Link: (uppbeat.io/t/a...)
5. Arrival by Clemens Ruh
- Link: (uppbeat.io/t/c...)
6. Fearless by Ian Aisling
- Link: (uppbeat.io/t/i...)
7. Interlude by Clemens Ruh
- Link: (uppbeat.io/t/c...)
8. Hemel Sjors Mans by Sonder House
- Link: (uppbeat.io/t/s...)
9. The Sparkle in Their Eyes by Cory Alstad
- Link: (uppbeat.io/t/c...)
Shoutout:
/ @jirehtorres
Additional tags:
Filipino Beauty Standards, Colorism in Philippines, Skin Whitening Culture, Beyond Skin Deep, Colonial Mentality, Philippine History, Diverse Beauty, Breaking Beauty Norms, Cultural Identity, Fair Use Disclaimer, Multigenerational Wound, Beauty in Diversity, Media Representation, Social Awareness, Fair Skin Obsession, Filipino Culture, Beauty and Colonialism, Empowerment Through Beauty, Media Impact, Self-Love Journey
Finally found a Filipino essay UA-camr with this type of content 🥲 The editing and video was good as well. I hope this channel gets picked up by the algorithm 🤞🏽
Thank you so much Shara! More episodes are coming because I have a lot to tell! :)
Glad to be a part of this video! Thank you for sharing this and I hope someday the skin stigma will be gone. ❤
Thank you for your contributions Monique! This video wouldn't exist without your help.
Dude, I love your insights here man. I really didn't mind the seriousness of the situation until you pointed it out on this video. I was not able to notice this problem when I was still watching teleseryes back then with my mom so it was an eye opener for me on the things you said here. Lagi din ako inaasar dati in highschool because of my skin color so I can really relate to what you have stated here. Keep creating contents like these man. Keep it up!
Eyy I made it to your video! Keep up the good work bro. I can't imagine the amount of effort in the motion graphics and all the animations, plus filming the B-rolls. The production quality is amazing for a one man band. Looking forward for episode 3 👌🏽
I experienced being teased because of my dark skin. Parang DLC character sa video game na need pa ipurchase to be unlocked. I bought whitening lotion, facial washes, and soaps (hanggang college) just to have lessen the darkness of my skin. But eventually, after a couple of tours to the US, I accepted my dark skin and mas naging masaya ko. Doon ko lang nalaman na people don't care what your skin color is as long as you're good to others and accept for what you are. I wasn't discriminated by people because of my skin and mas lalo kong nappreciate skin color ko kasi some Americans or want to have achieve our skin tone. Filipinos need to appreciate what they have. They'll be happier I think. Thanks sa vid mo bro and I hope it reaches out to more kababayans. Subscribed!!
I hope you get picked up by the algorithm.
Thank you so much! 🙏
He is!
He just did. His vid just randomly appear in my recommendation 😂
@@willie6981 algorithm works in mysterious ways 🤣
this is great!
I have an issue with the showbiz industry doing black face on artists who are playing characters that are supposed to be brown-skined. Just hire celebrities with natural brown skin. ALSO, I notice the sidekick of the main main character is usually brown while the main character is usually light-skinned.
This is so true. I think Philippine media is still stuck on that old Hollywood star system where they will always cast a known actor to play roles like this because so that the film/show can be marketable. Problem is, we don't have a lot of known celebrities that are indegenous and media companies are not looking for them. :( It would be great to see more of them in commercials though para mas makilala sila. The closest thing to it was that Safeguard ad from years ago pero that ad was heavily tied with an indegenous story. I would like to see someone from their group that would star in a commercial that involves something else either food, perfume, or any other products.
Very well done video documentary of Filipino inferiority complex. Good you cited and quoted extensively from that pioneering study of the skin whitening industry in the Philippines by Dr. Roger Lee Mendoza, who is considered the foremost authority on the subject.
I've been actually waiting for this. Way to go man!
Thank you so much bro! It wouldn’t exist without your contribution!
OOF the snow white character really was a bad move, YIKES
Back then, I thought it was funny, but I was also ignorant that time about how bad of a move the Snow White chatacter is. Dozens of people worked on that movie and it was greenlit by the ABSCBN and Viva Film board. I hope it'll be the last time of us seeing another character like that, but at the same time, not a lot of Filipinos are aware of the colorism topic and how it can affect the Filipino society. Colonialism might've solidified colorism in the Philippines, but Philippine media is doubling it down.
Great video jasper. This is really sad and I hope we can eventually change this mentality in all regions
I hope so too. It will take time pero I would like to see a world where darker skinned Filipinos wouldn't need to conform to celebrities' body features they're seeing on TV. That's why representation matters.
I hope you review the mmff films of 2023
Uhhh ako lang ba ohhh pag maitim ka kita lalo details ng muscles mo😂😂😂😂more gains for me!😂😂jks
Great video, Sakto Beauty and discrimmination yung topic sa project sa school nakakatulong to. Hope more people watch this
Thank you so much po! There was a lot of ground to cover regarding this topic but I hope this video gives some people the basic idea why a lot of Filipino hate their skin.