As Today notes, Christine Chiu isn't just a "Bling Empire" fan favorite — she's also a producer on the show. As a result, sometimes Chiu has to swallow her pride and put the needs of "Bling Empire" above her own personal feelings. "I'm at a place in my life where I'm comfortable with who I am, so if a spicier Christine would help ... the show be more entertaining, then I was all for it!" Chiu explained. "We had a cast of really interesting people with interesting stories, perspectives and popping personalities. The magic was there, so all I had to do was bring a little sass. We all shared our true struggles and incorporated some splashes of glitz and glamour on the way!"
Chiu revealed to Harper's Bazaar Singapore that she'd been close with creator and executive producer Jeff Jenkins for over 10 years and had worked with him many times, too. Jenkins suggested the concept of "Bling Empire" to his old friend, and Chiu immediately spotted an opportunity to push for greater representation for the AAPI community. "I had the unique chance to come on as a producer this first season — to be able to participate in storytelling both in front of and behind the camera was intriguing and exciting to me," she said.
Chiu is delighted by the positive response to the show, telling Harper's Bazaar that it feels great to have taken part in a project that has furthered Asian voices in pop culture.
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