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Is Laufey | Asian

She grew up between Reykjavík and Washington, D.C. , and spent many summers in Beijing , which she has described as influential to her musical and cultural identity.

A: In a U.S./Western context, Laufey would generally be considered mixed-race or a person of color due to her Chinese heritage, though she primarily identifies specifically as "Icelandic-Chinese." is laufey asian

Laufey’s mother, a classical violinist, moved to Iceland from China after meeting her father. Growing up, Laufey spent her summers in , staying with her grandparents. She has spoken openly in interviews about speaking Mandarin with her mother, eating Chinese home-cooked meals, and being deeply influenced by Chinese culture. She grew up between Reykjavík and Washington, D