Sana was able to identify with him. That is something exceptionally rare amongst people. No matter where you're from, and, what your heritage is.
Noelle wasn't portrayed as evil. Perhaps the dialogue (and I assume we are thinking of the same one) may be construed as a need-to-be-bad, however, I have a different take on it.
Noelle felt betrayed, really really betrayed. She was humiliated in public because of her boyfriend's indiscretion. She wanted to attack him, in some manner or form which she assumed to make him as miserable as her (perhaps this might be pure conjecture).
In those times, many human beings (regardless of their background - personal, or, professional) choose to be primal, and, try to attack on a level, which is basal. It may be lower than that, to some. She chose to attack him on an issue which she perceived would make him just as horrible as she was. Therefore, the dialogue exposed an uglier side of humanity, which exists in everyone.
If one observes, Ray was unfazed, in the sense, he chose not to worry about it. Instead, he wanted to reassure her that she was the one for him. However, certain elements were established at the beginning of the movie which showed some inclinations and hints to an ending.
For example, her reluctance to say yes to his proposal. This was played up against Sana's willingness to pursue him and hang out with him. The distance between Ray and Noelle was established, so that the closeness between Ray and Sana could be focused on. These are simple tricks to build a storyline. Create a conflict and show the obstacles such that they are followed to a resolution. Screenwriting 101.
On a psychological level, Ray felt a connection with Sana which was based on their backgrounds. Some might construe this as prejudicial, but for arguments' sake (and a certain amount of selfishness, I suppose), this was a necessity more than a choice.
Ray never felt comfortable being mixed, as was pointed out several times in the film. He wanted to be with someone who would help him forget that, and, allow him to choose his own identity - Noelle. He saw in her what he wanted to see in himself. However, when he met Sana, he was surprised with their commonalities in ways, both expected, and, unexpected. He saw in her what he needed to see in himself. As a result, he decided to pursue what he saw as a more viable future.
Hope this makes sense. If it doesn't just ignore the post altogether. I don't know better than anyone else. Perhaps I understood this film. Perhaps I didn't. I am just typing out my own interpretation. Doesn't make it any more or any less valid than someone else's. Have a good one. =)
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