In the first episode of Gen.T's Crazy Smart Asia podcast, burlesque artist Sukki Singapora talks defying expectations, Asian representation in Hollywood and how burlesque can change the world
Sukki Singapora is Asia's most in-demand burlesque performer. She also might be the world's most extroverted introvert. Singapora railed against her own self-doubt, her conservative upbringing, and even overturned a law to make her mark on the world. A fierce advocate for women's issues, she wields her public persona with purpose, using the artform of burlesque as a tool to empower women.
In the first episode of Gen.T's new podcast Crazy Smart Asia, which chronicles the unexpected stories of Asia's disruptors, the star of Netflix show Singapore Social talks to Gen.T editor Lee Williamson about her journey to success and the things she's learned along the way.
Here are a few excerpts from the conversation. Click the audio player below to listen to the episode or subscribe via Apple, Spotify, Google or wherever you get your podcasts.
The power of self-belief
“Even though I'm not the best, I brainwash myself into thinking I'm the best. If you have one micro doubt in your head that you won’t make it, you won’t make it.”
On Asian representation in Hollywood
“Hollywood kind of let in Asians, but they were only fine with one type of Asians. It's a mission of mine to really change that. What I want to do is bring my style of burlesque and bring a strong, artistic brown woman to the forefront of mainstream entertainment.”