The online webseries “30 Days With Charice” continues with episode 3. In this episode, Charice Pempengco hits the streets of New York City to give interviews, take photos, and meet with reporters. During her media tour, Charice tells her heartwarming story about how she went from poverty to pop star—cue the waterworks! Lots Chasters following her.
Previous episodes:
30 Days With Charice : Episode 1
30 Days With Charice : Episode 2
30 Days With Charice : Episode 3
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Far East Movement has been on the road touring and giving interviews all over the world. From the US to the UK, FM has been telling their story from their humble beginnings to signing with Cherrytree Records to promoting their songs Rocketeer and Like a G6. Imagine surviving on $1 tacos and selling your TV to follow your dreams and passion. These guys are focused on making great music. They don’t forget about their supporters, friends, or the community. FM continues to give back through organizations like 4C the Power teaching kids workshops on writing songs. You can read more in Hyphen Magazine and Celebrity High
Listen to some of their recent interviews across the globe. The interviewers are fascinated by the Far East Movement Space helmets. Look for continued success from Far East Movement rolling into 2011. Stay Free Wired.
Far East Movement interview with MTV
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Far East Movement interview on 5:19 show in UK (FM appears at the 5 minute mark)
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Far East Movement interview with Fernando & Greg
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The online webseries “30 Days With Charice” continues with episode 2. In this episode, Charice Pempengco promotes her new self-titled album on the road. What’s the first stop? A performance on QVC! See all the preparation it takes to to get ready for QVC and sell some music. For the on air performance, she sang six songs including Pyramid with duet partner Iyaz. Charice sold a lot of music for only 30 minutes on the show.
Previous episodes:
30 Days With Charice : Episode 1
30 Days With Charice : Episode 2
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After a summer of filmmaking for the Interpretations Film Initiative, a panel discussion was put together with Asian American Actors & Industry Professionals during the 2010 San Diego Asian Film Festival featuring actor Danny Pudi (NBC’s Community, Blowout Sale), David Henry Hwang (Tony Award-winning writer of M. Butterfly), and writer Iris Yamashita (Academy Award-nominated writer of Clint Eastwood’s Letters From Iwo Jima, Represent) along with some of the directors from the winning films. Among the things discussed included working with director/actor Clint Eastwood and filmmaking among the Asian American market from the director and actor perspectives. The commissioned directors/actors talk about having a budget of $1500 and how they utilized the money. The panelists also share if Los Angeles, New York, or somewhere else is the place to go get your career going. Be sure to watch the winning films from the INTERPRETATIONS Film Initiative Contest.
Interpretations Panel at 2010 SDAFF
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Not everyone can win, but check out some of these other great entries: Spice It Up with Feodor Chin, Kill Joy by Steve Nguyen x Brian Tan, Doggy Style by Shane Sato, WWJD with Randall Park, Mother by John P. Raposas, The Necklace with Karin Anna Cheung, Voo Dude, Strangers in the Park, The Case, Zeist by Zero Kazama, Bathroom Battle Royale, and Above Average. Unfortunately, we couldn’t post everybody’s entry. See more shorts here.
See other shorts commissioned for Interpretations: Far East Futura, Orient Express by Wong Fu Productions, Represent by Iris Yamashita, Blowout Sale with Danny Pudi, Good Shot with Leonardo Nam, Cambodian American, I Felt My Life in Both Hands by Kenneth Bi, Rumble by Ken Leung, and Canvas with James Jean
Today is International Human Rights Day and YouTube has profiled Nobel Peace Laureate Liu Xiaobo
Liu Xiaobo, one of the most outspoken critics of the Chinese government, spent a year and a half in prison after the 1989 Tiananmen Square peaceful protests, and in 1996 was imprisoned for three years for criticizing China’s policy toward Taiwan and the Dalai Lama. Last year, he was sentenced to a further 11 years for co-authoring Charter 08, a petition to mark the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. A former university professor, Liu Xiaobo won the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize. Human Rights Watch honors Liu Xiaobo for his fearless commitment to freedom of expression and assembly in China.
Liu Xiaobo remains in prison on an 11 year charge for subversion and now the Chinese government have arrested his wife. In this, Liu Xiaobo’s most recent interview, the man about to claim the Nobel peace prize discusses life under China’s authoritarian regime. This interview of Liu Xiaobo was before he was sent to jail here.
“The driving force for positive change within the Chinese political system does not come from the top. It comes from the ordinary people and it’s unstoppable”. Xiaobo discusses humanitarian issues in Tibet and China, the Chinese governments harassment of his family, and the possibilities for democracy in China. “I’m the one who has brought fear into their hearts. So deep down I feel guilt but sometimes that can turn into fear”. He also speaks about what he sees as the growing number of dissidents, like himself, willing to speak out against the Chinese government. “Doing the pro-democracy work I do, the fear of being sent to prison at any time. Doesn’t actually scare me too much. If it did I wouldn’t have been doing this work for the last 19 years”.
Liu Xiaobo – Nobel Peace Laureate
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Some of the top Asian American actors gathered at the 2010 San Diego Asian Film Festival for a panel about Asian American Actors in Hollywood. Participants included Harry Shum Jr. (Glee and LXD) , C.S. Lee (Dexter), Ellen Wong (Scott Pilgrim vs World), Aaron Yoo (Disturbia, Friday the 13th), and Daniel Dae Kim (Lost) with moderators Leonardo Nam (The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants) and Kevin Iwashina (former agent). Collectively, they share some great insights on what it’s really like to be an actor from getting their first break to being a veteran in the business. Find out what it really takes to be an actor in Hollywood. Practice make perfect to be an entertainer. Hone your craft in order to be successful. Education and training plays an important part in the longevity of an actor’s career. The veterans went to grad school to get their knowledge, but YouTube has transformed the way you can gain experience. To be a real entertainer, it takes about 10 years to make it.
They also talk about roles for Asian Americans, being a triple threat (acting, producing, and having unique talent), and creating your own opportunities. You’d be surprised at what roles the panelists want to have along with the importance of Asian American filmmakers. When you delve into this career, be prepared for your parents reaction. There’s lots of great info for anyone thinking about becoming an actor. Listen to this panel of hot, young talent who are making their mark in Hollywood
Check out the future of Asian Americans in media too.
Asian American Actors in Hollywood Panel
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