Michael Jackson Halloween costume lands Thai actor in racism row

Thai actor Jes Jespipat Tilapornput has apologised after his Halloween costume depicting Michael Jackson in the singer’s “Thriller” music video drew criticism from international social media users over the use of dark makeup to change his skin colour. Jes deleted the photos after facing backlash, with critics accusing the look of being racially insensitive. In […] The post Michael Jackson Halloween costume lands Thai actor in racism row appeared first on Khaosod English.

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