Filed under Profiles by admin on June 26, 2009 at 10:49 am
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Currently one of Japan’s most popular as well as multi-talented actors – Oguri Shun..
Profile
- Name (romaji): Oguri Shun
- Nicknames: Ogushun, Guri & Ogurin
- Profession: Actor
- Birthdate: 1982-Dec-26
- Birthplace: Kodaira, Tokyo, Japan
- Height: 184cm
- Weight: 74kg
- Star sign: Capricorn
- Blood type: O
- Family: Older brother (Ryo) and older sister
- Talent agency: Tristone
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Filed under Ayumi Hamasaki, Japan by admin on June 26, 2009 at 10:04 am
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Profile
- Name (romaji): Hamasaki Ayumi
- Real name: Hamasaki Ayumi
- Nickname: Ayu
- Profession: Singer, Songwriter, Actress
- Birthdate: 1978-Oct-02
- Birthplace: Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
- Height: 156cm
- Weight: 40kg
- Star sign: Libra
- Blood type: A
- Talent agency: AVEX
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Filed under Kim Tae Hee, Korea by admin on March 24, 2009 at 9:50 am
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Name: Kim Tae-hee (Kim Tae-hui, Gim Tae-hui)
Nickname: Angel
Birthdate: March 29, 1980
Birthplace: Ulsan, South Korea
Height: 165cm
Blood type: O
Family: Parents, an elder sister and a younger brother (actor Lee Wan)
Religion: Christian (Roman Catholic)
Education: Seoul National University (fashion design, graduated)
Profession: Actress and model
K TV Series
IRIS (2009)
Love Story in Harvard (SBS, 2004)
Nine Tailed Fox (KBS, 2004)
Stairway to Heaven (SBS, 2003)
A Problem At My Younger Brother’s House (SBS, 2003)
Screen (SBS, 2003)
Let’s Go (SBS, 2002) sitcom
Mr.Q (SBS, 1998)
Movies
Quarrel / Venus And Mars (http://www.ssam2007.com/) (2007)
The Restless (http://www.joongchun.com/index.asp) (2006)
New Citizen (2002) short Indie film
Last Present (2001, cameo)
Recognitions
2007 44th Grand Bell Awards: Overseas Popularity Award
2007 43rd Baeksang Awards: Popularity Award
2005 41st Baeksang Arts Awards: Drama Popular Award
2004 SBS Acting Awards: Best Popularity Award for Love Story in Harvard
2004 SBS Acting Awards: 10 Stars Award
2004 KBS Acting Awards: New Actor Award for Nine Tailed Fox
2003 SBS Acting Awards: New Star Award for Stairway to Heaven
Filed under Joe Cheng, Profiles by admin on January 26, 2009 at 9:02 am
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Profile of popular Taiwanese model actor Joe Cheng/Zheng Yuan Chang
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Filed under Japan, Profiles by admin on August 16, 2008 at 10:27 am
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Name: Utada Hikaru (Hikaru Utada)
Nickname: Hikki, Cubic U
Birth date: January 19th, 1983
Birthplace: New York, USA
Height: 158cm
Blood type: A
Husband: Kazuaki Kiriya
Language spoken: English and Japanese
Profession: Singer and song writer
Hobbies: Literature, spicy stuffs, photography and web-surfing
Specialties: Touch typing, Tetris, biting the bullet, reading minds, moving just the smallest toe of my left foot, full leg splits and other instances of flexibility
Favourite places: Mexico, Machu Picchu and the Sahara Desert
Favourite artists: Nine Inch Nails, Mozart, Jimi Hendrix, Bela Bartok, Lenny Kravitz, Prince, Edith Piaf, Cocteau Twins, Jeff Buckley, Chick Corea, The Blue Nile, Freddie Mercury, Bjork, Yutaka Ozaki, and Hibari Misora
Favourite movies: Amadeus, Crash, Munich, Brazil, Tasogare Seibei, Lost Highway, The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather Part II, The Jerk, Orlando, and works by Hayao Miyazaki
Utada Hikaru was born in a family with both Japanese parents involved in music industry; Utada’s music talent was nurtured in an early age and she showed her potential by recording her first English album “Precious” at the age of 12.
Precious was not actually released in US, but later discovered by a Japanese producer and released it in Japan in 1998. The album received some good reviews and Utada Hikaru, at age of 15 back then, was gradually gaining fame.
Seeing Utada’s potential, the Japan recording company (Toshiba-EMI) convinced her to release her Japanese album instead.
Utada Hikaru released her first Japanese single “Automatic” in 1999 and was an instant hit. Shortly after that Utada released her first Japanese album, “First Love” that sold over 10 million copies across Asia. “First Love” is still until today the best selling music album in Japan.
In 2000 Utada went back to US for further study in Columbia University; her university life was interrupted when she released her 2nd and 3rd Japanese album “Distance” (2001) and “Deep River” (2002) which both sold for multi million copies.
Utada Hikaru didn’t finish her university studies due to health issues and a busy successful singing career.
Utada Hikaru then surprised many when she married Kazuaki Kiriya, a photographer she worked with numerous times, shortly after the released of Deep River in 2002.
In 2004 Utada Hikaru released her ambitious English album “Exodus” that was not very successful in US market. Her single “Devil Inside” however managed to become a disco club hit and claimed #1 spot at Billboard Hot Dance/Club Airplay charts.
Utada Hikaru has just released her 4th Japanese album, “Ultra Blue” in June 2006.
Utada’s musical success is often compared to another Japanese pop diva Ayumi Hamasaki, especially in the early 2000s. Their rivalry is not as fierce now with the rising of other Japanese pop stars.
Filed under Evonne Xu, Profiles by admin on August 4, 2008 at 1:48 pm
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Name: Evonne Hsu Hui Xin (Evonne Xu, Hsu Hui Sin, Xu Huixin)
Birth name: Yvonne Hsu Ming
Birth date: December 5, 1979
Birth place: Texas, USA
Height: 163cm
Blood type: B
Family: Parents, an elder sister and a younger sister
Education: University of Texas, Austin (Psychology)
Language: English and Mandarin
Profession: Singer
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Filed under Hong Kong, Isabella Leung by admin on July 27, 2008 at 2:10 pm
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Hong Kong Actress Isabella Leung Lok Si’s Profile
Name: Isabella Leong Lok Si (Leong Lok Sze, Leung Loksi, Isabella Leung)
Birth name: Leong Lok Yew
Birth date: June 23, 1988
Birth place: Macau, China
Height: 172cm
Language spoken: Cantonese, English and Mandarin
Profession: Actress, model and singer
Biography
Isabella Leong started her entertainment career as a kid/teen mode; Isabella was spotted by Emperor Entertaiment Group (EEG) at the tender age of 12.
EEG is China and Hong Kong entertainment powerhouse and was having high expectations on Isabella. The company has nurtured Isabella into acting, singing and dancing.
Isabella Leong made her senior debut in 2004 with a solo album; it’s not considered a great success but people started noticing her. Isabella was also included in a 2005 EEG compilation album, featuring established singers like Yumiko, Twins and Boy’z.
While her singing talent still creates some debates, Isabella’s elegant face and model-like figure is winning her fans heart.
In 2005, Isabella started her acting career, which is much more successful than her music.
The 2006 movie “Isabella” is Isabella’s breakthrough, making her an international rising star in the Berlin Movie Festival. The movie won a silver bear for Best Movie Music and Isabella gained wide notice back in Hong Kong and across Asia.
Isabella’s latest project is the major Hollywood movie, The Mummy entitled Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. Isabella plays a young beautiful assassin who tries to kill Alex O’Connell, the son of Evelyn Carnahan (Maria Bello) and Rck (Brendan Fraser) .
The Mummy – tomb of the dragon emperor will be shown July 30, 2008.
Filed under Jun Ji-hyun, Korea by admin on July 15, 2008 at 2:26 pm
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Name: Jun Ji-hyun (Gianna Jun, Jeon Ji-hyun, Jung Ji-hyeon)
Birthname: Wang Ji-hyeon (Wang Ji-hyun)
Birthdate: October 30, 1981
Birth place: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 172 cm
Blood Type: B
Religion: Christianity
Family: Parents and a elder brother
Education: Dongguk University (Department of Theater and Film)
Profession: Actress and model
Hobbies: Movies and music
Favorite Actress: Angelina Jolie
Jun Ji-hyun started her career modeling for “Echo” magazine in 1997 and then featuring in some commercial advertisement.
Jun Ji-hyun was noticed overseas when she featured in famous Hong Kong singer Leon Lai’s music video in 1998.
Jun Ji-hyun made her first Korean TV series debut in 1997 in “The Season of Puberty.” In 1999 she starred in the acclaimed TV drama “Happy Together” and made her big screen debut in “White Valentine.”
Jun Ji-hyun first major success in acting was in 2000 box office hit “Il Mare.” The story of Il Mare was being adapted into a Hollywood movie, “Lake House” in 2006 starring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock.
It was in 2001 that Ji-hyun got the breakthrough and become an Asian superstar with movie “My Sassy Girl” with actor Cha Tae-hyun. Ji-hyun’s role as a naughty, annoying, raging yet adorable and lovable lady is one of the most classical character in Korean movies.
My Sassy Girl was a superhit across Asia, Ji-hyun became an Asian household name, and one of the first few Korean artist to become international superstar.
Jun Ji-hyun however couldn’t make another box office hit like My Sassy Girl, her 2004 movie “Windstruck” was just moderately successful while 2006 “Daisy” was merely disappointment.
Jun Ji-hyun remains as one of the most talk about actress from Korea, and is still one of the most popular model for commercial ads.
Jun Ji-hyun latest project is Hollywood movie, “Blood: The Last Vampire.” She also adapted her English name as Gianna Jun to venture into Hollywood.
Filed under Hyun Bin, Korea by admin on June 30, 2008 at 1:04 pm
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Profile
Name: Hyun Bin (Hyeon Bin)
Real name: Kim Tae Pyung (Gim Tae Pyeong)
Profession: Actor and model
Birthdate: 1982-Sept-25
Birthplace: Seoul, Korea
Height: 184cm
Weight: 74kg
Star sign: Libra
Blood type: B
Family: Older brother
Talent agency: Star M Entertainment
TV Series
The Snow Queen (KBS2, 2006)
My Name is Kim Sam-Soon (MBC, 2005)
Ireland (MBC, 2004)
Nonstop 4 (MBC, 2003)
Bodyguard (KBS2, 2003)
Movies
A Millionaire’s First Love (2006)
Daddy Long Legs (2005)
Spin Kick (2004)
Shower (2002)
Recognitions
2006 KBS Acting Awards: Popularity Award (The Snow Queen)
2006 KBS Drama Awards: Netizen Award (The Snow Queen)
2006 KBS Acting Awards: Best Couple Award with Sung Yu Ri (The Snow Queen)
2006 42nd Baeksang Awards: Most Popular Award
2005 MBC Drama Awards: Top Excellence Award (for My Name is Kim Sam-Soon)
2005 MBC Drama Awards: Popularity Award (Best Actor for My Name is Kim Sam-Soon)
2005 MBC Drama Awards: Best Couple Award (with Kim Sun Ah)
2004 MBC Drama Awards: Popularity Award (Best Newcomer for Ireland)
2004 MBC Drama Awards: Broadcasting & Entertainment Special Award
Trivia
- Education: Jungang University (acting major)
- Hobbies: Swimming, playing basketball and watching plays
Filed under Jerry Yan, Profiles by admin on June 27, 2008 at 1:40 pm
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Profile
Name:Yan Cheng Xu
English name: Jerry Yan
Real name:Liao Yang Zhen
Also known as: Bao Long / Xiao Bai Tu
Profession: Actor and singer
Birthdate: 1977-Jan-01
Birthplace: Taiwan
Height: 180cm
Weight: 72kg
Star sign: Capricorn
Chinese zodiac: Dragon
Blood type: B
TV Shows
Lan Qiu Huo (CTV, 2008)
The Hospital (CTV, 2006)
The Wound of Fierce Love (2005)
Meteor Garden II (CTS, 2002)
Come To My Place (CTV, 2002)
Love Scar (CTS, 2002)
Meteor Rain (CTS, 2002)
Meteor Garden (CTS, 2001)
Happy Campus (2000)
Movies
Magic Kitchen (2004)
Trivia
- Music group: JVKV (formerly known as F4)
Filed under Korea, Lee Hyori by admin on June 18, 2008 at 11:19 am
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Lee Hyori (Lee Hyo-ri, Lee Hyo-lee, Lee Hyolee)
- Nickname: Chori (Cho-ri)
- Birthdate: May 10, 1979
- Birthplace: Choong Book, South Korea
- Height: 166 cm
- Blood type: A
- Religion: Catholic
- Family: Parents, elder brother and elder sister
- Education: Kook Min University (graduated)
- Profession: Singer
- Hobbies: Acting and drawing
- Favorite color: White
- Favorite Singer: Mariah Carey, Brandy
BIOGRAPHY
Lee Hyori was member of Korean pop girls group Fin.K.L. (Fine Killing Liberty) that debuted in 1998. FinKL later went dormant when 2 of the 4 girls decided not to pursue a singing career.
It was Oak Joo-hyun who first introduced her successful solo album before Lee Hyori solo debut that rocked the Korean music industry in 2003, with her album “Stylish E.”
Stylish E was a superhit, and Hyori went on to grabs 7 music awards at the prestigious Daesangs 2003.
In 2003, Hyori also starred in TV drama, “Three Leaf Clover,” and was quite a success as well. Hyori dominated the Korean entertainment arena that year, the Korean media actually joked that 2003 is “The Year of Hyori.”
Lee Hyori and former members for FinKL gathered shortly again in 2005 to produce an album before Chori released her 2nd solo album, “Dark Angel” in February 2006.
Hyori’s 2nd solo album however sparked some controversies with accusation of plagarism. Apparently her single “Get Ya” sounded too similar with a Britney Spears song, the issue was already settled and Dark Angel was quite a success with some great dance hits.
Filed under Profiles, Rainie Yang by admin on June 14, 2008 at 3:38 pm
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Rainie Yang Cheng Lin (Yang Chen Ling, Yeung Shing Lam)
- Birthdate: June 4, 1984
- Birthplace: Taipei, Taiwan
- Height: 162cm
- Blood type: AB
- Language spoken: Mandarin, Taiwanese dialect, Cantonese and Japanese
- Profession: Actress, singer and TV show host
- Pet: Yumi (a dog)
- Hobbies: Cuddling with her dog, reading and sleeping
- Favorite colors: Black, white and gray
- Favorite country: Japan
- Favorite food: Fried chicken, BBQ, Japanese and Italian cuisine
- Favorite actor: Tony Leung
- Favorite singer: Beyonce
Biography
Yang Cheng Lin (Lily) started her entertainment career when she was 14, featuring in commercials in Hong Kong.
When Cheng Lin was 15, she went for a BMG audition in Taiwan and was selected to form a girls group “4 In Love.” It was during that time that Cheng Lin got her name ‘Rainie’ that was used ever since then. The other 3 members were named Sunnie, Windy and Cloudy.
Rainie Yang stood out as the most popular girl from 4 In Love after starring as Xiao-You in 2001 popular Taiwan TV mini-series “Meteor Garden.”
4 In Love released 2 albums and was quite popular in Taiwan, but was sadly disbanded in 2002 due to personal issues. The other 3 members decided to pursue different interest, only Rainie decided to continue her prospering entertainment career back then.
Rainie’s decision proved wise as her popularity continued to grow with her leading performance in 2002 superhit Taiwan TV drama “The Love Book.”
It’s also in 2002 that Rainie started hosting in TV shows, including as co-host for the popular entertainment show in Taiwan, “Guess, Guess, Guess” with Jacky Wu.
Rainie’s another breakthrough was in 2005, she become superstar with her acting in highly rated Taiwan drama, “Devil Beside You” alongside heartthrob Mike He Jun Xiang.
With the success of Devil Beside You, Rainie Yang went back to singing again… releasing her debut solo album “Ai Mei” or “My Intuition” in September 2005. With the assist of the popular TV drama and TV show she was involving, the album became a superhit, Rainie is recognised as a singer once again.
Filed under Korea, Lee Young Ae by admin on June 11, 2008 at 1:16 pm
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Lee Young Ae
- Profession: Actress and model
- Birthdate: 1971-Jan-31
- Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
- Height: 165cm
- Weight: 48kg
- Blood type: AB
- Star Sign: Aquarius
- Family: Two older brothers
- Hobbies: Swimming, playing the piano and horse riding
- Education: Hanyang University, German Language and Literature; Chung-ang University, M.A. in Theater and Film
- Languages: Korean, English, and German
TV Series
- Dae Jang Geum (MBC, 2003)
- Mighty Waves (SBS, 2000)
- Advocate (MBC, 2000)
- Love As Fireworks (SBS, 2000)
- Invitation (KBS, 1999)
- Food Table of Contents (MBC, 1998)
- I Survive Reason (MBC, 1997)
- Medicine Brothers (MBC, 1997)
- Papa (KBS, 1996)
- Love And Marriage (MBC, 1995)
- Western Palace (KBS, 1995)
- Family’s Husband How? SBS, (1993)
Movies
- Sympathy for Lady Vengeance (2005)
- One Fine Spring Day (2001)
- Last Present aka The Gift (2001)
- Joint Security Area (2000)
- First Kiss (1998)
- Inch’Allah (1997)
Awards
- 2006 Baeksang Award: Best Actress (Sympathy For Lady Vengeance)
- 2005 26th Blue Dragon Awards: Best Actress Award for Sympathy for Lady Vengeance
- 2005 International Film Festival of Catalunya: Best Actress (Sympathy For Lady Vengeance)
- 2003 MBC Drama Awards, Grand Prize
- 2001 Pusan Film Critics Awards: Best Actress (One Fine Spring Day)
- 2001 Korea Movie & Music Awards: Photogenic Prize for Actress
- 1999 KBS Drama Awards: Most Popular Actress Award
- 1998 SBS Drama Awards: Best Actress Award
- 1997 SBS Drama Awards: Best Actress Award
- 1996 MBC Drama Awards: Best Actress Award
- 1995 KBS Drama Awards: Popularity Prize
- 1994 SBS Drama Awards: Best New Actress
Links
Filed under Japan, Jun Matsumoto by admin on June 9, 2008 at 2:08 pm
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Matsumoto Jun
- Nicknames: Matsujun, Junji, King [by all Arashi], Jun~Chan, Matsumoto~kun, Do-S
- Profession: Actor, singer
- Birthdate: 1983-Aug-30
- Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
- Height: 173cm
- Weight: 58kg
- Star sign: Virgo
- Blood type: A-
- Family: Older sister
- Talent agency: Johnny’s Entertainment
- Jpop group: Arashi
- Hobbies and interests: Music, DVDs, photography, and reading
- Specialty: Baseball
TV Shows
- Bambino! as Ban Shogo (NTV, 2007)
- Hana Yori Dango 2 as Domyoji Tsukasa (TBS, 2007)
- Yonimo Kimyona Monogatari Imakiyo-san (Fuji TV, 2006)
- Hana Yori Dango as Domyoji Tsukasa (TBS, 2005)
- Propose (NTV, 2005, ep1)
- Kimi wa Pet as “Momo” Goda Takeshi (TBS, 2003)
- Yoiko no Mikata as Sawada Shin (NTV, 2003, cameo)
- Gokusen as Sawada Shin (NTV, 2002)
- Kindaichi Shonen no Jikenbo 3 as Kindaichi Hajime (NTV, 2001)
- Kowai Nichiyobi (NTV, 1999)
- Bokura no Yuuki ~Miman Toshi~ as Mori (NTV, 1997)
Movies
- Kakushi Toride no San Akunin (2008)
- Hana Yori Dango -Final-(2008)
- Kiiroi Namida / Yellow Tear () (2007)
- Boku wa Imouto ni Koi wo Suru / I Love My Younger Sister (2007) as Yori
- Tokyo Tower as Koji (2004)
- Pika*nchi Life is Hard Dakedo Happy Life is Hard Happy? as Bon
- Shinjuku Tanteidan Shonen (Shinjuku Boy Detectives) (1998)
Recognitions
- 53rd Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Actor for Bambino! (2007)
- 10th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix (Jan-Mar 07): Best Supporting Actor for Hana Yori Dango 2 (2007)
- 47th Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor for Hana Yori Dango (2005)
- 33rd Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor for Gokusen (2002)
Filed under Korea, Profiles by admin on June 7, 2008 at 1:44 pm
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Song Hye-kyo (Song Hye-gyo, Song Hae-kyo)
- Nickname: Hakkyo (means school in Korean)
- Birthdate: November 22, 1981
- Birthplace: South Korea
- Height: 161cm
- Bloodtype: A
- Religion: Roman Catholic
- Education: Sejong University (didn’t finish)
- Profession: Actress
- Hobbies: Shopping, movies, music, stitching-knitting and perfumes collecting
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Filed under China, Profiles by admin on June 4, 2008 at 3:16 pm
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Zhang Ziyi (Ziyi Zhang, Zhang Zi Yi)
Chinese name: 章子怡
Birthdate: February 9, 1979
Birth place: Beijing, China
Height: 164 cm
Blood type: O
Religion: Buddism
Family: Parents and an elder brother
Profession: Actress
Biography
Zhang Ziyi was trained as a dancer since 10 at the prestigious Beijing Dance Academy, and won in a national competition. Ziyi was regarded as one of nation’s most potential dancer back then but she felt that she couldn’t achieve much as a dancer, and decided to switch path to acting instead.
Ziyi’s talent in dancing perhaps contributed for her being accepted into China best drama school, the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing. Ziyi was just 15 then and had to start all-fresh in acting and worked extra hard than her fellow students.
Zhang Ziyi movie debut was actually back in 1996 with “Touching Starlight” which was not noticeable. Ziyi’s breakthrough was when she went for an audition by renowned director Zhang Yi-Mou, and was selected by the director to lead his next movie.
The movie “The Road Home” was released in 1999, and Zhang Ziyi became a popular name in China.
It was however in 2001 movie, “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” directed by Oscar winning director Ang Lee that burst Zhang Ziyi into international superstar status.
Ziyi’s experience with dancing and harsh physical training allowed her to make difficult moves in the martial arts award winning movie, and her kungfu fighting still remains as some of her trademarks nowadays.
Since then Ziyi has star in multiple movies production from Asia to Hollywood. Some of her familiar movies include “Rush Hour 2,” “Hero,” “2046,” “House of Flying Daggers” and “Memoirs Of A Geisha.”
2005 movie Memoirs Of A Geisha created lots of controversies in China where Ziyi was hammered with critics for acting as a Japanese in the movie (China and Japan relationship has been in tight situation ever since World War 2 back in 1940s). The Geisha role however won Ziyi a best actress nomination at US Golden Globe Awards.
Other than acting, Ziyi can sing as well. She sang “The Beauty Song” which was adapted from ancient Chinese poem, which was featured in movie House of Flying Daggers.
Trivia
- Was ranked 2nd of the 100 Sexiest Women by FHM Taiwan (2001).
- Was named one of the 25 Hottest Stars Under 25 by Teen People Magazine(2001).
- Was named one of the 25 Hottest Stars Under 25 by Teen People Magazine (2002).
- Voted in at #100 in FHM’s Sexiest 100 Girls of 2002, UK edition. [June 2002]
- Her first appearance on an American movie was in Rush Hour 2 (2001), but as she doesn’t speak English, Jackie Chan had to translate everything the director said to her.
- Former Spokesmodel of Tag Heuer (watch).
- Spokesmodel of Maybelline (cosmetics).
- Former Spokesmodel of 2% (Korean mineral water).
- Spokesmodel of Pantene shampoo.
- Spokesperson for Coca-Cola (Asia)
- Former Spokesperson for Lenovo Computers (formally known as Legend Computers)
- Forbes magazine’s China edition recently ranked her the second most popular celebrity after NBA player Yao Ming. [August 2004]
Filed under Bi / Rain, Korea by admin on June 2, 2008 at 6:50 am
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Bi (Rain)
- Real name: Jeong Ji Hoon (Jung Ji Hun)
- Also known as: Rain (West) / Pi (Japan)
- Nickname: Dog (Collie)
- Profession: Actor, singer, model and dancer
- Birthdate: 1982-June-25
- Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
- Height: 184cm
- Weight: 75kg
- Star sign: Cancer
- Blood type: RH+O
- Family: Father and younger sister Hanna
- Education: Kyung Hee University (Post Modern Music Department)
- Languages: Korean, Mandarin, and English
- Skill: Dance
- Debut: In May 13, 2002 as a singer with his first album Bad Guy
TV Series
- A Love To Kill (KBS2, 2005)
- Banjun Drama (SBS, 2005)
- Full House (KBS2, 2004)
- Sang Doo, Let’s Go To School (KBS2, 2003)
- Orange (SBS, 2002)
Movies
Recognitions
- 2007 Mobile Entertainment Awards: Best Male Singer Award (2007)
- 13th CineAsia Awards: Male Asian Star of The Year Award (2007)
- 44th Grand Bell Awards: Overseas Popularity Award (2007)
- Hallyu Grand Award (2007)
- People Magazine Awards: World’s 100 Most Beautiful People 2007 Award (2007)
- 59th Berlin Film Festival: Alfred Bauer Prize (I’m a Cyborg, But That’s OK) (2007)
- 43rd Baeksang Art Awards: Best New Actor (I’m a Cyborg, But that’s OK) (2007)
- MTV Asia Awards: Artist of the Month Award (January) (2007)
- Time Magazine Awards: 100 Most Influential People Who Shape the World Award (2006)
- M.NET Awards: Male Artist Award (2006)
- MKMF M.NET Awards: Best Solo Male Artist Award (2006)
- SBS Gayo Daejun Awards: Bonsang Award (2006)
- Asia TV Awards: Best Movie Style Award for A Love To Kill (2006)
- KBS Awards: Excellence Award for A Love To Kill (2005)
- MTV China-CCTV Mandarin Music: Honors Award (2005)
- MTV China-CCTV Mandarin Music: Best Star Award (2005)
- MTV Video Music Awards Japan: Best Buzz Asia Award (2005)
- MTV Korea Channel [V]: Best Single Award (2005)
- MTV Asia Awards: Favorite Artist – Korea (2005)
- SBS Awards: SBS Male Performer of the Year Award (2004)
- KBS Awards: Artist of the Year Award (2004)
- KBS Awards: Excellence Award for Full House (2004)
- KBS Awards: Best Couple Award (with Song Hye Gyo) (2004)
- KBS Awards: Popularity Award (2004)
- KBS Awards: Netizen Actor Award (2004)
- 40th Baeksang Art Awards: Popularity Award for TV Part Award (2004)
- MBC Awards: Top 10 Artist Award (2004)
- M.NET Award:Male Artist Award (2003)
- Korean MTV: Male Artist Award (2003)
- MBC Awards: Top 10 Artist Award (2003)
- SBS Awards: Male Performer of the Year Award (2003)
- KBS Awards: Best Male Artist Award for Sang Doo, Let’s Go To School (2003)
- KBS Awards: New Actor Award for Sang Doo, Let’s Go To School (2003)
- KBS Awards: Netizen Award for Sang Doo, Let’s Go To School (2003)
- KBS Awards: Best Couple Award (with Gong Hyo Jin) (2003)
- KBS Award: Best New Artist Award (2002)
- M.NET Awards: Male Artist Award (2002)
- Korean MTV: New Male Artist Award (2002)
- MBC Awards: Top 10 Artist Award (2002)
- Golden Disc Awards: New Artist Golden Disc Award (2002)
- SBS Awards: New Male Performer of the Year Award (2002)
Filed under Ariel Lin, Profiles by admin on May 30, 2008 at 2:45 pm
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Ariel Lin Yi Chen (Lin I Cheng, Lam Yi San)
- Birth date: October 29, 1982
- Birth place: Taiwan
- Height: 160cm
- Blood type: A
- Education: National ChengChi University, NCCU (Korean study)
- Profession: Actress and singer
- Hobbies: Acting, swimming, reading, singing, music, food, and travel
- Favorite colors: Black, silver, and white
- Favorite foods: Mum’s cooking, chocolate, pasta, Mongolian BBQ, and fruits
- Favorite fruits: Strawberries, mango, apple, and grapes
- Favorite movies: LOTR trilogy, and Harry Porter series
Biography
Ariel Lin was given major role since her debut in 2002 drama, “True Love.” Ariel continued to star in “Secret Garden” and “Seventh Grade,” and steadily building her fame and popularity.
Ariel Lin still continued her university study while making all the dramas and managed to graduate from NCCU.
Ariel Lin co-starred Mike He in “Love Contract” (2004) and with Joseph Zheng in “It Started With a Kiss” (2005). Both the melodramas were a hit, and Ariel become one of the most popular TV actresses in Taiwan.
Ariel Lin then starred in popular dramas “Fairy from Wonderland” and acclaimed drama “Tokyo Juliet” in 2006. Fairy from Wonderland was hugely popular in China and Ariel is getting more famous in Asia region.
Ariel Lin also starred in 2 movies and sang a few songs in the dramas’ OST, but her singing venture is not as successful as her TV acting career.
Ariel Lin is currently filming the sequel for for ISWAK; she is also supposed to be filming “The Legend of Condor Heroes” in China but the filming was postphoned because the leading actor (Hu Ge) is recovering from a car accident.
Filed under Japan, Nakama Yukie by admin on May 22, 2008 at 2:48 pm
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Nakama Yukie
- Profession: Actress and singer
- Birthdate: 1979-Oct-30
- Birthplace: Urasoe, Okinawa, Japan
- Height: 160cm
- Weight: 46kg
- Star sign: Scorpio
- Blood type: AB
- Talent agency: Production Ogi
TV Shows
- Gokusen 3 as Yamaguchi Kumiko (NTV, 2008)
- Joshi Deka! as Hatakeyama Kurumi (TBS, 2007)
- Himawari as Natsume(Odate) Masako (TBS, 2007)
- Shimane no Bengoshi as Yamazaki Mizuho (Fuji TV, 2007)
- Erai Tokoro ni Totsuide Shimatta! as Yamamoto Kimiko (TV Asahi, 2007)
- Komyo ga Tsuji as Chiyo (NHK, 2006)
- Satomi Hakkenden as Fusehime (TBS, 2006)
- Haru to Natsu as Takakura (Yamabe) Natsu (NHK, 2005)
- Gokusen 2 as Yamaguchi Kumiko (NTV, 2005)
- Otouto (TV Asahi, 2004)
- Tokyo Wankei as Kimoto Mika (Fuji TV, 2004)
- Ranpo R Ankoku Sei (NTV, 2004)
- Trick 3 as Yamada Naoko (TV Asahi, 2003)
- Satokibi Batake no Uta (TBS, 2003)
- Kao as Hirano Mizuho (Fuji TV, 2003)
- Musashi as Yae / Koto (NHK, 2003)
- Night Hospital as Maki (NTV, 2002)
- Gokusen as Yamaguchi Kumiko (NTV, 2002)
- Trick 2 as Yamada Naoko (TV Asahi, 2002)
- Uso Koi (KTV, 2001)
- Ashita ga Arusa (NTV, 2001)
- Face Mishiranu Koibito as Aizawa Saki (NTV, 2001)
- Trick as Yamada Naoko (TV Asahi, 2000)
- Aoi Tokugawa Sandai (NHK, 2000)
- Love 2000 as Mashiro Maria (Fuji TV, 2000)
- P.S. Genki desu, Shunpei (TBS, 2000)
- Kimi to Ita Mirai no Tame ni (NTV, 1999)
- Kamisama Mou Sukoshi Dake as Kaoru (Fuji TV, 1998)
- Ten Urara (NHK, 1998)
- Hashire Koumuin (Fuji TV, 1998)
- Shiawaseiro Shashinkan (NHK, 1998)
- D×D (NTV, 1997)
- Mokuyou no Kaidan (Fuji TV, 1997)
- Itazura na Kiss as Yada Sonoko (TV Asahi, 1996)
- Mou Gaman Dekinai! (Fuji TV, 1996)
TV Show Theme Songs
- Aishiteru (with Takahashi Katsunori ), theme song for Face Mishiranu Koibito (NTV, 2001)
- 44th Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Actress in Gokusen 2
- 42nd Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Outfit in Tokyo Wankei
- 39th Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Actress in Trick 3
- 37th Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Actress in Kao
- 33rd Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Actress in Gokusen
- CO-HOST: 56th NHK Kouhaku Uta-Gassen
- CAPTAIN: Red Team, 57th NHK Kouhaku Uta-Gassen
Filed under Mike He, Profiles by admin on May 19, 2008 at 2:27 pm
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Mike He Jun Xiang (Mike Ho)
- Nickname: Xiao Mei , Xiang Xiang
- Birth date: December 28, 1983
- Birth place: Taipei, Taiwan
- Height: 180cm
- Blood type: B
- Religion: None
- Family members: Parents, a younger brother and a younger sister
- Profession: Actor and model
- Hobbies: Basketball, movies and music (and sleep)
- Favorite cartoon character: Doraemon
- Favorite colors: Black, blue and white
- Favorite food: Steak
- Favorite actors: Ekin Cheng, Tom Cruise and Takeshi Kaneshiro
- Favorite actresses: Liv Taylor and Charlize Theron
- Favorite movie: James Bond 007 series
- Favorite singers: Bon Jovi and Avril Lavigne
Mike He Jun Xiang started his career modelling for magazines and TV commercials, and become popular with his attractive figure, handsome looking and charming smile.
Mike He then appeared in a few music videos with Valen Hsu and Angelica Lee before making his debut in acting.
Mike He is still active in modeling and posed for a few classic advertisement as well as TV commercials, and continues to feature with some other MVs, the more popular include his appearance in MVs of Ariel Lin, Rainie Yang and Tanya Chuah.
Mike’s first TV drama was “7th Grade” in 2003/2004 starring alongside Ariel Lin. He did not play the main role, but he later reunited with Ariel again in 2004 TV drama “Love Contract” where he played as the leading actor.
In 2004 Mike He also had a short but catchy appearance in the highly rated TV drama “Say Yes Enterprise.”
2005 is a breakthrough year for Mike He, his TV dramas “Devil Beside You” with Rainie Yang and Express Boy with Xu Wei Lun were 2 of the best rated TV series in Taiwan that year.
Mike’s TV dramas are popular overseas, he has lots of fans in Japan, Korea, China and South East Asia as well as Western countries like Australia and USA.
Mike’s 2006 drama “Marry Me” has just finished showing in Taiwan and will air in other countries soon.
Mike He has just finished filming TV drama “Exchange Love” with Rainie. The drama is highly anticipated as it features the same cast and production team of Devil Beside You.
Filed under Korea, Profiles by admin on May 16, 2008 at 12:25 pm
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Yoon Eun Hye
Nicknames: “JamGgoDae”(Stick), “Pooh”
Profession: Model, actress and singer
Birthdate: October 3, 1984
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 168cm
Weight: 50kg
Star sign: Libra
Blood type: O
Family: Younger brother
Talent agency: Kraze Entertainment
Education: Joong Kyung High School, Kyung Hee Cyber University
Hobbies: Watching movies, writing letters, and photography
Biography
Yoon Eun Hye first entered the entertainment industry in 1999 as a member of the K-pop girl group Baby Vox. She left the group in 2005 to pursue an acting career. Yoon performed her first major role in a drama, Goong as Shin Chae-gyung. This role propelled her to stardom. She portrayed as a tough girl named Han Su in her first movie, Escaping from Charisma. Her next drama after Goong was a comedy called The Vineyard Man. Yoon Eun Hye was the lead star of The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince portraying the lead in the drama. Criticism of her acting arose after the first episode aired, but then came to a stop, after displaying her acting talent as the drama proceeded. In light of this, different companies were eying her to endorse their products due to her increased popularity.
TV Shows
- The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince (MBC, 2007)
- The Vineyard Man (KBS2, 2006)
- Goong (MBC, 2006)
- Rainbow Romance (MBC, 2005) sitcom
>Movies
Recognitions
- 2007 MBC Drama Awards: Top Excellence Acting Award for The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince
- 2006 The Grime Awards: Best Actress for The Vineyard Man
- 2006 KBS Acting Awards: Best New Actress Award for The Vineyard Man
- 2006 KBS Acting Awards: Best Couple Award with Oh Man Suk
- 2006 MBC Drama Awards: New Actress Award for Goong
- 2004 Hallyu Award: 15th Seoul Music Awards
- 2003 Korean Music Awards: Best Singer Award
- 2002 SBS Music Awards: Representative Award
- 2001 Award Model Line: Best Dressed Singer
- 1999 10th Seoul Music Awards: Best Singer Award
Trivia
- In late 2007, she was involved in projects for a cause such as Wish Come True and Letters from the Angels No. 5 Campaign
- She was one of the ten Hallyu stars of 2007 thus she became one of the most highly paid actresses in television at the age of 23.
- Yoon Eun-hye was formerly in Baby VOX, she was the last member to join. She stayed with the group from 1999 until 2005
