Priyanka Taslim's "Always Be My Bibi," the movie

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Since Always Be My Bibi is a little inspired by romcoms from the nineties like Clueless, you would think it would be easy to cast a movie version, but alas, it’s a lot simpler to find your perfect Cher Horowitz in Alicia Silverstone than it is to cast a Bangladeshi American teen fashionista like Bibi Hossian. The reason for this is because there’s still a major lack of South Asian, especially Bangladeshi, actors in Hollywood. If there was ever a movie or show, I’d love for the casting director to seek out fresh new talent and give young Bangladeshi American actors a chance.

However, when I was asked for cover references for Bibi, the following models and actresses came up on my list: Firstly, Bangladeshi-Australian influencer, Mishti Rahman, whose glamorous online life Bibi would probably aspire to. Second, real life Disney princess Charithra Chandran, whose wide eyed, naive beauty on Bridgerton’s second season was a perfect foil for her drop dead gorgeous older sister, played by the ever stunning Simone Ashley. Lastly, actress Megan Suri, who is a style icon in her own right, just like the other two. I think having impeccable taste in fashion would be key to playing Bibi.

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