BRENDA SONG

Issue: Jun 2006
Cover Story: "BRENDA SONG"

In this issue…

Celebrities Brenda Song is Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior

Packed with spectacular martial arts action, adventure and laughs, "Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior" is the story of an all-American suburban girl who learns to accept her warrior destiny and embrace her ancient heritage. Packed with spectacular martial arts action, adventure and laughs, "Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior" is the story of an all-American suburban girl who learns to accept her warrior destiny and embrace her ancient heritage.

Career The Player: Louise Liu

Many career-oriented women come to a point, whether it be one or five, six or seven times, where they want to try something new, change jobs or even careers. We want to be successful, but what about finding a fulfilling opportunity that we love waking up to each and every morning. How do we get there in this fast-paced and ever changing environment while lugging a suitcase full of financial.

Arts A Walk on the Wild Side: ON/Megumi Akiyoshi

Walking around Times Square, artist ON/Megumi Akiyoshi dons a blond wig with curls that would make Shirley Temple pout with jealousy and a white jumpsuit pinned with small-scaled framed artworks. A lighted headdress shines above her that reads: ON Museum

Cuisine Jehangir Mehta Interview

Though born into a family of accountants, Jehangir Mehta developed a special bond to cooking at a very early age. And it was no surprise to his family when he aspired to be a pastry chef. After graduating from The Culinary Institute of America, he worked at many of New York City's finest restaurants, including L'Absinthe, Jean Georges, Mercer Kitchen, Union Pacific, and Aix.

Health Lingzhi - The "Vitamin of the Future"

Even as medical science continues to advance in treating a wide range of diseases, the real challenge still lies in prevention. The recipe of success rests upon knowing how to maintain optimal health before disease even occurs. The empowerment of ones immune system has never held so much importance.

Dating & Relationships Sex in "The Da Vinci Code"

The mundane theme, "married with children" broke the record in book sales and created a torrid controversy. Dan Brown did it with his book, The Da Vinci Code. This time, it doesn´t feature Al Bundy, a misanthropic women´s shoe salesman with a miserable life in the TV sitcom series of the last decade, but it casts the most controversial figure in human history, Jesus.

Sex in the City I Dated a Scientologist

Scientology is so hot right now. I just had to date one to see what it was like, Just kidding. The guy was actually an ex-Scientologist, and I didn't even know he was one until our fourth date. But still! Former Scientologists are so much more fascinating than regular, boring, non-former-cult members, so I was surprised he didn't tell me about it right away.

Beauty Daily Sun Care - the Case for Layering

This month, I would like to address a question I get asked very frequently: For daily sun protection, should you use a moisturizer with sunscreen or a separate sunscreen on top of a regular moisturizer? Consider this Part-2 of my first article on proper sun care.

Beauty Tips from Tina:

With gold prices so high right now, I can't afford to buy real gold jewelry. What are some ways to make fake gold not look cheap? I'm having a bridal shower and I was wondering what I should get my bridesmaids under $50. I want something classy and simple that everyone would enjoy.

Fashion The Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA) Charity Event

The Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS recently observed its 20th year as one of the largest funders of HIV/AIDS service and education programs in the U.S. Since its founding in 1984, DIFFA has mobilized the immense resources of the design communities to provide over $32 million to hundreds of AIDS organizations nationwide…

Fashion Upcoming South Asian Designer Christine Philip

Although Christine Philip’ fashion company is based in Atlanta, Georgia, her sophisticated New York style is evident in all her designs. No formal design school training, Christine graduated from Emory University then quickly apprenticed with a European couturier. Her creations are built on European techniques with a global flair. Christine’s inspirations come from the parts of the world…Although Christine Philip's fashion company is based in Atlanta, Georgia, her sophisticated New York style is evident in all her designs.

TV & Film A New Home for Eriko Tamura

Having been a big hit in her home country of Japan as an actress and singer, JATV (Japanese America Television) host and producer is making her niche here in the U.S. as well. She hosts JATVâ€" the only Asian news show that is subtitled for all people to watch and enjoy. Asiance talks with Eriko about her career as a host/producer and the dual career she leads both in Japan and the U.S.…

TV & Film Calling all Asian American Aspiring Filmmakers

ASIANCE Magazine has been a sponsor of the 72 Hour Film Shootout for the past 3 years. Presented by Asian CineVision and the AAFilmlab, the Film Shootout is a National Competition where teams have 72 hours to write, edit, shoot, and produce a 6 minute short film. The event has grown tremendously with the competition growing stiffer each year…

Music Heart2Exist: The Next Wave of Vietnamese Singers

If you ask the Vietnamese rap group, Heart2Exist, why they wanted to be rappers/songwriters, they will simply tell you: “We love music. Music allows us to express ourselves in a unique way. It breaks between barriers of class, race, and ethnicity. Music is universal. Music is respected and a part of nearly every culture. We sing because we feel it's our connection to others.

Celebrities Shin Koyamada in Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior

Born in Okinawa, Japan, Shin came to the United States in September 2000 at the age of 18 to pursue his love of acting. Shin's most notable role was in The Last Samurai as Nobutada, friend to Tom Cruise's character, Algren. Now Shin plays Shen, a young Buddhist monk who was reincarnated over thousands of years to accomplish his mission in the United States to train Wendy Wu.

Culture Skin Secrets from the East for All Ethnicities

Keiko Aoki knows the secret to maintaining perfect, flawless, anti-aging skin. Her secret is a simple one from the East, applicable to women of all colors. Read her recommendations here.

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