Source: Google Image "Sesame Street" introduced its first Filipino American Muppet named TJ, promoting diversity and representation.

Source: Google Image The new Muppet TJ expressed confidence through learning Tagalog and seeking help from his Filipino family.

Source: Google Image Ji-Young, a Korean American Muppet, emphasized that support from friends and family builds confidence.

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Source: Google Image Rosemary Espina Palacios, a Filipino director at Sesame Workshop, expressed pride in bringing Filipino representation to the show.

Source: Google Image TJ's debut celebrates API Heritage Month and challenges stereotypes by showcasing the Filipino diaspora's diversity.

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