Netizens react to the special mention of Micheal Che about Filipino nurses during Emmy Awards
This year’s Emmy Award’s host Michael Che mentioned Filipino nurses during his opening spiel and this received reactions from netizens.
He said, “TV has always had a diversity problem. I mean, can you believe they did 15 seasons of ER without one Filipino nurse? Have you been to a hospital?”
Other races have known Filipino nurses to be diligent and hard working. Some even prefer hiring them in hospitals and for personal health care.
Aside from the work ethics, other races also choose nurses who are Filipinos because of their compassion.
It is a known fact that a large population of nurses in the US are Pinoys. The TV series ER, which story revolves around the lives and struggles of doctors and nurses, is based in Seattle.
EJ Ramos DAvid, PhD said on his post that majority of the nurses there are Filipinos.
There are also 15 seasons of Grey's Anatomy – based in freaking Seattle where Filipinos are EVERYWHERE & Filipino nurses dominate – and the show never had one Filipino nurse! 🤦🏽♂️ #ForgottenAsianAmericans #BrownAsian #Emmys #Emmys2018
— E.J. Ramos David, Ph.D. (@ejrdavid) September 18, 2018
Another netizen, Erick Esteban, who apparently auditioned for the show said that he has been telling the joke about Filipino nurses and ER since 1997.
I’ve literally been telling that joke about Filipino nurses and ER since I auditioned for ER back in 1997#JustSayin#Emmys#FilipinoComics
— Erick Esteban (@ErickEsteban) September 18, 2018
Other netizens, pointed out the good traits of Pinoy nurses who are working abroad.
Hahahahahaha that's so true! Filipino nurses are EVERYWHERE. Bless them of course! #Emmys
— Anees انيس M.D. (@Anisocytosis) September 18, 2018
https://twitter.com/BloodyluvXOXO/status/1042221988331151360?
Right! Filipino nurses in the US should be well represented. There are just too many of them only to be ignored by medical drama series. #postEmmysreflection #Emmys
— Jason Dawson Witte® (@jasonscreek) September 19, 2018
Because of this special mention by the Saturday Night Live star Michael Che during the recently concluded Emmy Awards, Filipino nurses gain recognition on national TV.
Indeed, their contribution to the health care industry, especially in the United States of America, is quite remarkable.
The famous host himself knows about that fact and he pointed out the importance that Pinoy nurses should be included in the top-rated series.
This simple recognition will surely boost the morale of Filipinos who are taking care of other races’ health.
Watch the video as Michael Che mentioned about Pinoy nurses.
https://www.facebook.com/sherylmae/videos/10157690500714325/