Japanese-South African television host, actress, dancer and model, Lalla Hirayama, celebrates her 33rd birthday today.
Nicknamed as Ninja, Lalla Hirayama was born February 10, 1988 in Japan and is popular as one of five hosts of the live celebrity news show V Entertainment as their longest-serving host. She is also very popular as a judge on South Africa's Got Talent and host of her show LallaLand.
As she celebrates her birthday, let’s take a look at how Lalla Hirayama made news in the past year.
Anger over racist remarks due to COVID-19
Because the Coronavirus originated in Wuhan, China, Asian people across the world have been subject to racist remarks. Born to a Japanese mother and a white South African father of Jewish descent, Lalla felt the heat of racism.
I’m so tired of all the racist remarks I’ve had to deal with during this time. I’m exhausted. Honestly. I get why you nervous right now, but then ask If we’ve been traveling... I’ve been treating like dirt so many times my heart hurts. Please just stop #Coronavirussouthafrica
Television personality Lalla Hirayama made her plight public on Twitter about the prejudiced and racist remarks she has been at the receiving end of, since the virus hit South Africa.
I’m so tired of all the racist remarks I’ve had to deal with during this time. I’m exhausted. Honestly. I get why you nervous right now, but then ask If we’ve been traveling... I’ve been treating like dirt so many times my heart hurts. Please just stop #Coronavirussouthafrica
Rumor has it that Lalla Hirayama was set to join one of SA's most trendy shows, Top Billing. The speculation started after YOU Magazine spotted the stunning host in Sandton shooting what appeared to be an insert for the Top Billing.
On Twitter and Instagram, Lalla Hirayama enjoys a huge following for her stunning looks and fashion sense.
So, it did not come as a surprise for her fans, when she was chosen as the new face of Legit.
Lalla voiced her delight when she said:
“I’ve always loved what LEGiT offers young South African girls, and to be chosen to share my style on this kind of platform is just incredible. I’m still pinching myself.”
