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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.

Merle Oberon was the first performer of color nominated for an Oscar, yet her racial identity has been largely overlooked in Hollywood narratives.

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