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Lucy Liu's, an American actress, narrator, and film producer who became popular for playing the role of the vicious and ill-mannered Ling Woo in the television series Ally McBeal and who also appeared in several hit Hollywood films including Payback, Charlie's Angels, Chicago, Kill Bill, and Kung Fu Panda, made a random 'racist' comment on “The Late Show with David Letterman” which triggered a debate in cyberspace.

Asked if she “run[s] on a machine or do you run outside,” Lucy Liu replied, “I run on a machine—it’s easier for me. Also, if I get really dark, I’ll start to look a little Filipino. It wouldn’t match if I start getting darker, you know what I mean? I can get really dark if I’m in the sun too much.”

Pinoy netizens have taken offense to Liu’s remark. Liu’s comment quickly elicited criticisms and complaints in online blog posts and social media sites, for being “racist.”

In the meantime, Liu has apologized.

“I am so sorry that my comment was taken out of context, as I would never insult another group or ethnicity,” the actress told the Inquirer when asked to comment about her controversial statement as Letterman’s guest on October 11.

In a statement given to the Inquirer through her publicist, Carrie Gordon, Liu explained: “Just to clarify, I was explaining why I do not run or exercise outdoors, as my skin tans very easily. Because I am presently playing a character with New York during the autumn/winter season as backdrop, it is important that I keep my look consistent with this type of environment.”

At press time, Liu has not answered the Inquirer’s follow-up question: Why she used the phrase “a little Filipino” if she had been concerned only about the consistency of her character’s skin color. Liu plays Dr. Joan Watson to Jonny Lee Miller’s Sherlock Holmes in “Elementary,” a modern-day take on the popular detective fiction series.

Source: Wikipedia, PDI news, Manila Bulletin

Are you waiting for my comment?

Lucy Liu is Chinese not American. Don't argue with me, just look at her face --- She is Chinese not American!

Do you know the reason why Lucy Liu used the phrase 'Little Filipino'?

Because she is insecure and could not accept the fact that she has a look alike in the Philippines!

Have a closer look guys!