Meanwhile, Ricamora emphasizes that “Fire Island” didn’t intend to create a public service announcement. More from NextShark: 'Single's Inferno' star Song Ji-a (Free Zia) apologizes for wearing fake designer clothing on the show “You have these characters who do consider themselves with some self-worth, even though their culture has told them there’s generally no place for them,” Yang says. But there are people within the Asian queer community who completely reject that notion, which is reflected in the film’s two male leads. Yang, who plays Noah’s best friend Howie, explains how that type of oppressive language is hurled around in the gay community. More from NextShark: Director Paul Thomas Anderson responds to criticism of mock Asian accent scenes in 'Licorice Pizza' In “Fire Island,” the character Keegan (played by Tomás Matos) mentions the “no fats, no femmes, no Asians” slogan that’s often used by users on gay social apps.
