King Lam (left) and Franchesca Wong played a widower and a Filipina domestic worker respectively in 'Barrack O'Karma 1968'. Photos: King Lam/Instagram and Franchesca Wong/Instagram
Two actors involved in a Hong Kong television serial which featured a Filipina character played by an actress who darkened her skin have apologised over the move.
The decision by broadcaster TVB to cast a local actress to play the role by darkening her has sparked criticism, particularly among Hong Kong's Filipino population.
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