TVB stars apologise over Filipina role in TV series 'Barrack O'Karma 1968'

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.