yellow face

The early 20th century film industry practice of using heavy makeup on non-Asian actors to make these actors play Asian roles. Often accompanied by a performance stereotyping Asian people.

Like blackface, yellow face in modern cinema is unacceptable.

by Pangasinan Adobo May 29, 2007

yellow face

a young asian

Peter WU aka: Chop Sticks

by Nicholas boinkin June 10, 2003