Resident Evil 4's Lily Gao Defends Ada Wong Against Social Media Backlash

Actress Lily Gao, who portrayed Ada Wong in Resident Evil 4, has responded to social media abuse she received after the game's release. Gao, who is the first Asian actor to portray Ada in the Resident Evil video games, hit back at her critics, saying that inauthentic casting perpetuates an unhealthy image that further dehumanizes the community they seek to reflect. She added that her interpretation of Ada is a "survivor" and is "kind, just, intelligent, and funny".