Most of the time, I am happy with my fair (a.k.a. pasty-white) complexion. As somebody who has grown up in Japan, I was taught at an early age the "beauty" of fair skin and the dangers of baking in the sun. I am grateful that I have been spared by pre-mature wrinkling and age-spots and attribute that partially to my avoiding the sun.

And yet, there are moments, when I try on a dress in a certain color or put on striking jewelry, that I wish I had that "healthy" summer glow. Not a dramatic deep tan, but just a hint of bronze color.

Every year the Asian American Film Lab hosts the 72 Hour Shootout. The Shootout is a great way to show your skill as a filmmaker. You receive the theme, and then have 72 hours to write, shoot and edit a 5 minute short film.Every year the Asian American Film Lab hosts the 72 Hour Shootout. The Shootout is a great way to show your skill as a filmmaker. You receive the theme, and then have 72 hours to write, shoot and edit a 5 minute short film. It's amazing to see how much this competition has grown over the past 4 years.

My mother still thinks I'm a virgin. At the age of 23, living on my own for a year, and 3 boyfriends later, my mother still thinks I'm a virgin. I've been trying to break the news to her for so long but every time the opportunity arises, I chicken out.

A mix of East and West, 12 Girls Band fuses traditional instrumentation with eclectic repertoire. Hailing from China, their latest US release Shanghai will wow American audiences with a multi-cultural array of songs and pieces that range from Chinese traditional and folk tunes to pop smash hits as well as iconic jazz masterpieces. A mix of East and West, 12 Girls Band fuses traditional instrumentation with eclectic repertoire.

When I run into people, they often ask me "what have you been up to?" Usually, I end up saying something like, "acting, directing, and looking at my stock portfolio." And that gets a bit of a chuckle out of people.

Motoko is back, answering your questions and offering her Fall 2007 makeup trends.