Rowena Chiu
@rowena_chiu
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Harvey Weinstein Survivor & #MeToo activist & advocate
Joined June 2010
I wrote an opinion piece for MSNBC about Harvey Weinstein’s NYC Retrial:
ms.now
We have to ask — on yet another day when the justice system fails women — is this enough?
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Jury deliberations started yesterday. My love and solidarity are with: Jessica Mann, Kaja Sokola & Mimi Haley. Support survivors by donating to @callisto
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I’m honored to be included in this resilient group of Weinstein Survivors, speaking out in support of those currently testifying. #chiuvsweinstein #harveyweinstein #metoo #shesaid 👩🏻❤️💪🏼📚 https://t.co/uTmhXlh4YR
hollywoodreporter.com
The statement comes amid "a climate of cynicism" about the #MeToo movement, the women say, and less outside support for the accusers on the stand.
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“It is disheartening that the balance of power is so tipped against survivors, who have to jump through what seems to be an extraordinary set of hoops in order to get a conviction and to get a conviction to stick." @rowena_chiu
https://t.co/405b2sXAFZ
theguardian.com
Film producer’s former assistant says decision calls into question justice system’s attitude to sexual assault and rape
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I wrote this New York Times Op-Ed about celebrity assistants and power dynamics: https://t.co/lKAeY2IEyn
nytimes.com
I was Harvey Weinstein’s assistant. I understand all too well the toxic nature of the relationship between celebrities and the people they employ.
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“Very few people have firsthand insight into the toxic dynamic that can develop while assisting a celebrity or understand the inherent power imbalance that can arise. I do,” writes @Rowena_Chiu, a former assistant to Harvey Weinstein. Read:
nytimes.com
I was Harvey Weinstein’s assistant. I understand all too well the toxic nature of the relationship between celebrities and the people they employ.
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@rowena_chiu @ashleychiuchiu @AngelaHYeoh #colorblindcasting #metoo📷 #harveyweinstein #shesaid #weinsteinverdictoverturn #aanhpi #apahm #stopasianhatecrimes #asianheritagemonth #aapi
So grateful to Angela Yeoh, Ashley Chiu, and Rowena Chiu for opening a window into their everyday experiences for us to learn from. #colorblindcasting #metoo #harveyweinstein #shesaid #weinsteinverdictoverturn #aanhpi #apahm #stopasianhatecrimes #asianheritagemonth #aapi
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Rowena Chiu shares her thoughts on the latest episode of Truth and Consequences. #colorblindcasting #shesaid #weinsteinverdictoverturn #aanhpi #apahm #aapi #aapiheritagemonth
@rowena_chiu
@ashleychiuchiu
@AngelaHYeoh
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The latest episode from the podcast with Rowena Chiu, Ashley Chiu, and Angela Yeoh. #colorblindcasting #shesaid #weinsteinverdictoverturn #aanhpi #apahm #aapi #aapiheritagemonth @rowena_chiu @ashleychiuchiu @AngelaHYeoh
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@rowena_chiu @SarahAnnMasse @caitlindulany @PaulaWillTweet @thekatkendall @louisettegeiss @ErikaRosenbauma @_jessicabarth_ @Dominiquehuett @LaurenSivan @jasminelobe @msmiakirshner @Godbold @wendewithane @MSagemiller @Natalie_Mendoza @MiraSorvino @AmbraBattilana @Seydoux_Lea @DarelFlorence @ClaireAForlani @angieeverhart @JenSiebelNewsom @LaurenHolly @LinaEsco @marisacoughlan @rosemcgowan @britmarling @TanCaitanya @the818 @CNconnienielsen @dhlovelife @Emma_de_Caunes @nathenstridge @urbannomad1 @luciaioevans @kajasokola @bizmelizz @EmanuelaPostak @Allanasha @BeMannkind @AshleyJudd @OrganicHayley @realsarahpolley @JuliaOrmond Fear Grips Cannes Film Fest as France Finally Has Its #MeToo Moment Bravo to the endlessly heroic Judith Godreche! Can’t wait to see #MoiAussi! https://t.co/EYz5bgPzqw sometimes it may not seem like it but your collective impact is only growing—& will take decades to measure:)
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"Remaining silent had become integral to my identity, both as a woman and as a person of color," said @rowena_chiu. https://t.co/6Bw7vSV6bK
msmagazine.com
How Rowena Chiu’s Story Helped Expose Harvey Weinstein—From 'Credible: Why We Doubt Accusers and Protect Abusers'
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RT @eyessfboe: Had a great chat comparing notes with Rowena Chiu, PAUSD School Board Candidate, Ohlone Elementary School PTA President, Har…
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‘It's devastating' Harvey Weinstein's former assistant @rowena_chiu told @itsanitarani how she felt hearing his 2020 rape conviction had been overturned by New York's highest court. 🎧 ⬇️
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"I hope that, as a civil and just society, we all look at how flawed the system is, and how biased against the powerless. It’s presented with a set of balanced scales — which is almost a mockery" - @rowena_chiu on lessons learned from the Weinstein verdict https://t.co/gf0aimAlV8
thetimes.com
Rowena Chiu could not testify about the Hollywood producer’s sexual abuse. Now other women face doing it twice after a New York court ruled a mistrial
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Why was Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned, and what's next? The appeal ruling reopens the landmark case that fuelled the #MeToo movement. @itsanitarani talks to @rowena_chiu - Weinstein's former assistant - and @katierazz about the ruling. 🎧⬇️
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Coming up at 10am: Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction has been overturned by New York's highest court. It reopens the landmark case that fuelled the #MeToo movement. @itsanitarani is joined by @katierazz and @rowena_chiu to discuss the impact of this appeal ruling. ⬇️
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In Palo Alto listening to @rowena_chiu, one of the women who spoke out about abuse by Harvey Weinstein… on the verdict reversing his 2020 sentencing: “devastating and infuriating … like tearing open a wound”
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Warning: this video contains discussions around sexual assault and suicide: “I attempted suicide twice in the wake of my own assault.” Harvey Weinstein survivor @rowena_chiu is “horrified” that his 2020 conviction of rape was overturned. @JPonPolitics: https://t.co/7zgvZW2nKa
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