WEAVING RAINBOWS - ASIA STANLEY

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  • čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
  • Welcome to 'Weaving Rainbows' a Coconet series on our Pasifika rainbow communities.
    These 5 mini documentaries share an intimate insight into the lives of our LGBTQIA aiga - the joys, the challenges, the celebrations and the negotiations with the world that are involved in day to day living.
    These portraits of our diverse communities capture moments of pathos and humour, but more then anything they show the triumph of spirit and the alofa that is shared so widely with this aiga around the Pasifika region.
    "We're Sistas not Misters"
    Ep 1 looks at the life of Asia Stanley, a Samoan fa'afafine and the many different aspects of her life in Apia today.
    For MORE check out www.thecoconet...

Komentáře • 97

  • @ffuifui
    @ffuifui Před 6 lety +21

    CoconetTV y'alls have been killing it! Your content has been so much more informative and truthful to our Polynesian people. Please continue the great work and I look forward to seeing more of this series!

  • @omggiiirl2077
    @omggiiirl2077 Před 6 lety +17

    This is why just one reason why I love Polynesia, especially Sāmoa! Our cultures and mentality have always been Eons ahead of Western culture.

    • @leksiiheibreaker8432
      @leksiiheibreaker8432 Před 6 lety

      charlene hughes-peseta so true

    • @omggiiirl2077
      @omggiiirl2077 Před 6 lety

      Leka Breaker And we do it, with humor and love! So much love and respect!!!

    • @zachsakaria4957
      @zachsakaria4957 Před 3 lety

      Kefe i hate fafas

    • @sasharowen9584
      @sasharowen9584 Před 3 lety

      @@zachsakaria4957 why- they’ve always been here even before missionaries brought their hate bullshit. maybe ur ancestors were fafas 🤷‍♀️ some of them had kids

    • @seeleena_28h20
      @seeleena_28h20 Před 2 lety

      @@zachsakaria4957 wow that’s really sad cs Asia is my aunt 😠😔

  • @venisapolu871
    @venisapolu871 Před 6 lety +10

    I like your view about the malu. Much respect to you & be happy & be kind. Cheers 👍

  • @eveshakra9776
    @eveshakra9776 Před 2 lety +2

    I love everything about her what she stands for who she is! You deserve all the happiness in the world Asia! Love from Australia :)

  • @airashiitheempress5798
    @airashiitheempress5798 Před 6 lety +6

    I love you Asia made me cry and think of my loved ones growing up who are like you. Much respect and love

  • @vichands3743
    @vichands3743 Před 6 lety +46

    I absolutely love Asia.. I do agree with you that Faafafige should not have a Malu, it is for our sisters and it is a disgrace to our culture to have faafafige wear a Malu. Malo lava Asia

  • @ruzhaynoir
    @ruzhaynoir Před 4 lety +2

    This is a one in a million "classy" fafafine who is intelligent & who is her own person etc. Love her views on the topic of malus & life. What a beautiful soul & love how she is respectful of her Samoan traditions & family. Obviously, she is quite endearing to all that is blessed to have her in their lives. More power to you, Asia... Be blessed always & in ALL ways! :B-)

  • @jia163
    @jia163 Před 6 lety +9

    Omg I already love Asia and her personality!!!! ☺️☺️☺️ I hope there's more of her! ♥️♥️♥️

  • @Eyela93
    @Eyela93 Před 6 lety +16

    This is beautiful ♥️🌈 I see a strong minded woman destined for big things.

  • @s.matai2c155
    @s.matai2c155 Před 2 lety +1

    I respect her stance on the cultural part of being a Samoan. She knows the value of the malu within the culture and it's not some fantasy that you can put on AND take off whenever you feel like it. The malu has a significant meaning for the women and the Fafas understand their role within that construct.

  • @02horsey
    @02horsey Před 6 lety +5

    Very well documented of a Samoan fa'afafine. Good questions which were well answered. I applaud you, and standing ovation for Asia

  • @lola8180
    @lola8180 Před 4 lety +3

    Beautiful story! I really like how she spoke about love - people tend to forget that romantic love isn’t the only type of love that surrounds you; for some people platonic and familial love is enough and everything 🧡

  • @King_2ya
    @King_2ya Před 6 lety +5

    Well done Coconet, awesome short doco, celebrating our faafafine sisters by showcasing their talents and positive contribution to Samoan society.

  • @vaingalotamale9846
    @vaingalotamale9846 Před 4 lety +2

    I love watching this am Tongan Samoan live in London I've never been to Samoa but everything you said it is the same in Tonga keep up the good work my and love you all girls 🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️

  • @maloni
    @maloni Před 6 lety +2

    I love this... Thank you Asia, you are beautiful both inside and out. 😘😘😘

  • @aloha_oe311
    @aloha_oe311 Před 4 lety +1

    I love her intelligence. Fa’afafines are so smart. Also I love how Samoan family are very accepting to their family members who are Fafas. Nothing will break a Samoan family bond.

  • @makesitauti1552
    @makesitauti1552 Před 5 lety +3

    Awww about the Malu ☹️💕💗
    So wise and so beautiful
    Hugs frm Sacramento
    Loves to you and all your sisters! Stay beautiful always

  • @jequin05
    @jequin05 Před 6 lety +5

    I love you Asia. I really wanna see you in person you have such a great personality..

  • @upulanijloimata2673
    @upulanijloimata2673 Před 4 lety +1

    So Rooted but you flow ASIA..I love you deeply from my ❤️🇼🇸 and highly respected much honors on your knodledge.May our Dear God our founded give you good health n wealth your wisdom...Stay Up Stay Blessed 😇💯✍️🇼🇸

  • @onewinner8362
    @onewinner8362 Před 6 lety +3

    What a lovely short film to watch .. love your orange dress too

  • @pitasiulai9822
    @pitasiulai9822 Před 4 lety +1

    I adore and love your views on how a fafafine should value and treasure themselves and our culture. Keep up the good work. Keep on inspiring people. 😊

  • @annabanana6338
    @annabanana6338 Před 6 lety +4

    I absolutely LOVED THIS ! spoken like a true Goddess... ❤️❤️❤️

  • @kitanalemalu770
    @kitanalemalu770 Před 6 lety +1

    Love it when she was talking about our culture and traditions love you Asia ! Keep up the good work !! Love this video so much

  • @Toymit
    @Toymit Před 6 lety +1

    This one was the best of the Rainbow series, really enjoyed this interview.

  • @tonganqueenb5517
    @tonganqueenb5517 Před 4 lety +1

    I admire your courage to by yourself and agree that culture needs to be preserved. But in the same breath, it must also evolve and grow with the times. The Fafafine should create their own tattoo for future generations.

  • @jennifertuivailala525
    @jennifertuivailala525 Před 3 lety

    Def made me tear up seeing how much Asia's family loves and supports her 💯💯❤❤

  • @Dwayne707countryliving
    @Dwayne707countryliving Před 4 lety +1

    I just love Asia I am gay and have had many Samoan friends and there very loving people my friends mom treated me just like i was her son ever time i came there eat did you eat have rice have food will never forget her she made a big impression in my life

  • @cathee_
    @cathee_ Před 6 lety +2

    Queen Asia you truly are a Queen 👑 continue to slaaaaaaaaay sista ❤

  • @reginarodrigues8277
    @reginarodrigues8277 Před 3 lety

    Intelligent, honest, loving. Doesn't matter if you're male female. Like she said, be good and do good! More people need that kind of outlook in life!

  • @TheAirtrans
    @TheAirtrans Před 6 lety +3

    Well done. Im so happy for you.xox

  • @Zenobiadream
    @Zenobiadream Před 6 lety +6

    Love her x

  • @Just_One_Tree
    @Just_One_Tree Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for the education!

  • @ferdiemontenegro5436
    @ferdiemontenegro5436 Před 4 lety +1

    I love this story, very inspirational 💗

  • @reda8954
    @reda8954 Před 6 lety +2

    💗💗💗💗 love this much love Asia

  • @anntonina.savelio.7069
    @anntonina.savelio.7069 Před 6 lety +3

    You are amazing!!!

  • @TeraiRota
    @TeraiRota Před 6 lety +2

    Thank You. Loved it. pls do more

  • @iviruaboi
    @iviruaboi Před 6 lety +1

    You are one strong person. Love how you spoke straight on point.

  • @safairagavidi9640
    @safairagavidi9640 Před 4 lety

    Interesting I just watched this on TikTok and that’s how I’m here. But it is a great video

  • @siasingh8894
    @siasingh8894 Před 5 lety +1

    Love this beautiful soul!❤️

  • @marymike2301
    @marymike2301 Před 6 lety +1

    I loooovvee this 😍❤️ well said girl 😘

  • @Lahse72
    @Lahse72 Před 2 lety

    Inspiring ladies ❤👏 you do you❤ forever true ❤😇

  • @AA-sh9ik
    @AA-sh9ik Před 6 lety +3

    Beautiful 💗

  • @shermonpoutasi2036
    @shermonpoutasi2036 Před 6 lety +1

    Malo Asia Stanley. Nice good songs I'm hoping you can see 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @faleonoligaliga38
    @faleonoligaliga38 Před 6 lety +3

    Respect 👌

  • @marissaridenour6531
    @marissaridenour6531 Před 2 lety

    I hear Moana's dad, Chief Tui's voice what he sings "Where you are" from Moana!!😃

  • @kmina3976
    @kmina3976 Před 4 lety

    Asia let me tell you how much you're bless!

  • @honeythompson10
    @honeythompson10 Před 6 lety +1

    wow well said asia...love you sissy

  • @dannysioeli9320
    @dannysioeli9320 Před 2 lety

    Angels on Day but Monstets And Vampires on Night 😂🤣😅💋love you of when I've met you BROTHER ❤🤙

  • @helenrobertson45321
    @helenrobertson45321 Před 6 lety +2

    I LOOOOOOVVVVVEEEEE her

  • @philannasiufanua2097
    @philannasiufanua2097 Před 5 lety

    I totally agree with you sister Anastasia about malus and us faafafine

  • @epaferotisamtalosagamoimoi4128

    Well said dear missed you so much 😘😘❤️❤️

  • @LadyPacific808
    @LadyPacific808 Před 4 lety +1

    I love them! Better than Rupaul's drag race queens.

  • @serenaliaiona
    @serenaliaiona Před 3 lety

    Love this ❤️

  • @varaleauanae5051
    @varaleauanae5051 Před 6 lety

    I absolutely love it dear Hera❤❤

  • @isaranuuola1548
    @isaranuuola1548 Před 6 lety +7

    God does not make mistakes, people do.

  • @VikozRUz
    @VikozRUz Před 6 lety +1

    Beautiful xo

  • @diananuuelua8303
    @diananuuelua8303 Před 3 lety

    You are destined for greatness.

  • @marijovanfernan5226
    @marijovanfernan5226 Před 6 lety

    What an awesome documentary

  • @libertyhingano4261
    @libertyhingano4261 Před 5 lety

    Omg I love her!!!

  • @ahotaputone292
    @ahotaputone292 Před 4 lety

    I love you good continuation I make you big kisses since the new Caledonia😍😘😘😘

  • @missalofagia4260
    @missalofagia4260 Před 6 lety

    I love love love you, Asia ❤️

  • @96manik
    @96manik Před 6 lety +1

    BEAUTIFUL

  • @mspakura01
    @mspakura01 Před 6 lety

    So good.

  • @rowsantaaga6709
    @rowsantaaga6709 Před 6 lety

    Love this Asia.

    • @rowsantaaga6709
      @rowsantaaga6709 Před 6 lety

      I love how you carry yourself, very inspirational. I admire your personality and values. Keep doing what you do. Good bless.

  • @babyflykinfia
    @babyflykinfia Před 6 lety +1

    💖 it

  • @Skybar23
    @Skybar23 Před 6 lety

    yasssss queeeen

  • @mommysina
    @mommysina Před 3 lety

    So what I'm hearing is that fa'afafine are only allowed to dress like a woman and have the superficial manners of a woman, but they are not allowed to embrace all that they possibly can about being a woman. I accept Asia as being a woman wholly and completely because that is how she identifies herself. It is only natural for a woman to want to fall in love with someone and be loved in return. Just because she is a fa'afafine, she should not deny herself of love. Heterosexuals are not asked to deny themselves of love, so why should she? Also, I don't see why it would be a disgrace to the culture if a woman wants a malu. If Samoan people accept Asia as a woman, they should also accept if she decides to get a malu. There is nothing disgraceful about fa'afafine getting a malu, and it shows the world that they fully believe in and accept their femininity. By getting a malu, fa'afafine are declaring to the world that they are real women.

    • @salapuyoamouf1313
      @salapuyoamouf1313 Před rokem

      Because at the end of the day they still are not real biological woman…clearly Asia knows that and implies that a few times as I’m sure most faafafine know they aren’t real women. Why should we call something it’s not.. Faafafine are in a league of their own and are respected as such..that is what sets Samoan faafafine apart from the rest of the world.. cause they know they are not real woman and respect that they are not… well.. the ones with brains..
      faafafine ( in the manner of a woman/ like a woman.. but NOT a woman)
      As for love.. I think her parents were only protecting Asia from the possibilities of domestic abuses and complications especially with Samoan men… that’s just an observation knowing our parents…
      Respect Asia so much for her strength and personality..she’s a lovely soul and wish her all the best!!

  • @chopsuey2716
    @chopsuey2716 Před 6 lety

    Anyone know the song at 12:45?

  • @manuleleicoe366
    @manuleleicoe366 Před 6 lety

    Kalofa e, si o'u kei Alosio. oute faaoso e alu e tau mai fua ole moli saiga osi ona tina sau aumai ma a'u. alofa atu mo oe Sio.

    • @monalisafreeman2401
      @monalisafreeman2401 Před 6 lety

      It is not God given, God is against this, this is an abomination to God

  • @faavailarsen6943
    @faavailarsen6943 Před 4 lety

    Respect 👸🥰💝

  • @samoamosamoa419
    @samoamosamoa419 Před 2 lety

    6:01 he telling the truth as a 12 heard old gay boy whose has strict parents trying to tuff me up as a man…. It didn’t work watching asia is like giving out advice for the fafafine out there to be who you are and don’t let me people talk and about you…. Alofa atu asia Stanley

  • @jojojoseph791
    @jojojoseph791 Před 5 lety

    💜💜💜💜

  • @MrBolo-vm6jz
    @MrBolo-vm6jz Před 5 lety

    Live life without regrets

  • @nizadream8998
    @nizadream8998 Před 5 lety

  • @evelyniva3713
    @evelyniva3713 Před 6 lety

    😍

  • @Es-co5ef
    @Es-co5ef Před 6 lety

    God Dam. Makua'i seki a lou spike.

  • @VKM33
    @VKM33 Před 4 lety +1

    DAve wearing mask in cragie

  • @pamfaa9372
    @pamfaa9372 Před 6 lety +1

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @rubysiliga9925
    @rubysiliga9925 Před 6 lety

    HI

  • @rubysiliga9925
    @rubysiliga9925 Před 6 lety

    HELLO

  • @DeepVerma728
    @DeepVerma728 Před rokem

    Really?

  • @kody7149
    @kody7149 Před 6 lety

    So GOD made you wrong?!?..hmmmmm

  • @RonDMC85
    @RonDMC85 Před 4 lety +1

    1 Corinth 6:9

  • @norastevens4681
    @norastevens4681 Před 6 lety

    She eat like a lady.

  • @hellraizer4302
    @hellraizer4302 Před 6 lety

    Ole lei sasa faalelei o Lou muli lay salako