Ultimate Asian American Power Woman

Issue: Sep 2010
Cover Story: "Ultimate Asian American Power Woman"

In this issue…

University — Asian Am stars unite for 'B HERE' campaign at Rutgers

Up-and-coming Asian American dance, music and comedy stars join forces with Rutgers students for B HERE, a national campaign to raise awareness of hepatitis B.

The B HERE campaign features two campus events:

- Multi-media art exhibit showcasing perspectives on chronic hepatitis B, a life-threatening liver disease that disproportionately affects Asian Americans

Celebrities — Jimmy Hwang, Photographer for Getty Images

Jim Hwang started his career on Wall Street, working on the commodities exchange. Long story short, after 9/11, he lost his job and found work through a friend’s then girlfriend working for a photographer who turned out (unbeknownst to Jim) to be one of the most notorious old school paparazzi (Ron Galella), whose storied career involved being sued by Jackie Onassis and having his teeth knocked out by Marlon Brando. After working in his office and shooting some press events, Jim realized how much the nature of shooting celebrity images was just like working in the pits at the NYBOT.

University — Asian Am Assoc hosts “Glee” premiere party

The Asian American Association of the University of Missouri is hosting a “Glee” season two premiere party as its first social event of the year.

This season, Charice Pempengco, the 18-year-old Filippino vocal powerhouse Oprah Winfrey called the most talented girl in the world, was added to the cast to play foreign exchange student, Sunshine Corazon, something AAA said they are excited about.

Fashion — Backstage interview with Monique Lhuillier - Spring 2011

Monique Lhuillier was born Diane Monique Llamas Lhuillier in Cebu, Philippines grew up on Cebu, one of the islands of the Philippines archipelago, in a home with two brothers and a sister. Their father was of French heritage, but had been born in Vietnam when that Southeast Asian country was still a French colony, and had a varied career as a diplomat, jeweler, and real estate investor. Lhuillier's mother was from the Philippines and had once worked as a model.

Fashion — Tadashi Shoji - Spring 2011 is here!

Tadashi Shoji was born and raised in Sendai, Japan. He began painting and drawing at a young age and eventually moved to Tokyo, where he studied fine art. His talent was soon recognized and he was recommended for an apprenticeship with Japan’s leading contemporary artist, Jiro Takamatsu, who is credited with paving the way for the modern art movement in Japan during the sixties.

University — Purchase College forges relationship with Beijing Dance

The Purchase College School of the Arts Conservatory of Dance was visited by a delegation from Beijing China on yesterday, September 16 to finalize an agreement for an ongoing relationship between Purchase College and the Beijing Dance Academy.

Purchase College President Thomas J. Schwarz and President Li Xu of the Beijing Dance Academy signed the document which will establish an agreement between the two institutions for student exchanges. It is anticipated that this will set a precedent for other exchanges.

Beauty — Celebrity makeup artist, Yoko Nobushi

This month I had the opportunity to work with celebrity makeup artist, Yoko Nobushi. Yoko was born in Japan and came to the US when she was 25 to pursue her dream of learning special effects makeup. Financially strapped, she worked day and night to save enough money to move to America. She is currently working on the NBC show, "OUTLAW" and is also the subject of a new documentary, "Gutto! Chikyubin". I spoke to Yoko about her new projects and celebrity status as a makeup artist here in Los Angeles.

Fashion — So you want to be a top model?

So you want to be a top model?

University — Harvard to host first Asian American Summit

Times are 'changing!

Harvard Asian-American alumni from around the world are slated to fly to Cambridge this fall for the first-ever Harvard Asian American Alumni Summit, an event sponsored by the Harvard Asian American Alumni Alliance.

The summit, which is scheduled to run from Oct. 15 to 17, aims to bring together Asian-American alumni, faculty, students, and staff from Harvard’s schools for a weekend of panel discussions, networking events, and informal social gatherings.

University — Colorado State University announces most ethnically diverse class

The largest and most diverse freshman class in school history has boosted Colorado State University’s total enrollment to an all-time high. The fall 2010 freshman class of 4,472 surpasses the previous record of 4,404, which was set in 2008. The total enrollment at Colorado State is now 26,348, a 3.7 percent increase over last year.

Sex in the City — Finding the Right Man for you - Dating Advice

When my editor gave me a book, that someone had sent to me titled “Finding the Right Man For You: Dating Advice for Women”, I almost choked on my coffee. Oh is that it hun? Another self help book for the woman? How can I get a dirty, slut, pig of a man to want me? Is that what this is all about? I sure as hell hoped it contained information on women respecting themselves. If not, I did not want to read it. Of course after the first sentence, I wanted to throw it in the GAR- BAGE.

It started like this:
Edge out the competition

Beauty — Alice Koskas of The Lounge Spa

Last week I had the opportunity to meet Asian entrepreneur, Alice Koskas. Alice is the founder and owner of The Lounge Spa in Los Angeles, CA. In 2005, Koskas opened the spa with over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry.

Koskas’ calling, literally, was skin deep. For years she suffered from acne and wanted to learn more about skin care and became an esthetician. By utilizing her new-found knowledge, she vowed to help others who suffered from acne. For over 17 years, Koskas worked for some of the most highly respected companies in the skin care industry.

Career — Nicole Chen of NC.STYLE

Beijing fashion designer and stylist Nicole Chen of NC.STYLE has been a pioneer in China focusing on helping international fashion brands enter the complex China market via effective PR, event management, brand articulation and consulting. After Ms. Chen’s return to China from her studies and work experience in Japan and the UK in 2002, she introduced fashion styling to Mainland China and acted as a fashion stylist to many celebrities, in cooperation with advertising, media and entertainment companies.

Music — Mizz Nina - A True Showstopper

Many people may not know who Mizz Nina is, but soon everyone will. In Malaysia and Southeast Asia, Mizz Nina’s single, “What You Waiting For,” which features U.S. R&B singer, Colby O’Donis, is slowly infiltrating the region. More ears are tuning in to see and hear Mizz Nina and her debut album, which goes by the same title of her current single.

Celebrities — The Ultimate Power Woman - Andrea Jung

Ms. Andrea Jung is chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Avon Products, Inc. Jung, a graduate of Princeton University, joined Avon Products, Inc. in 1994 as president, product marketing for Avon U.S. She was elected president, global marketing, in 1996, an executive vice president in 1997, president and a director of the company in 1998, chief operating officer from 1998 to 1999, chief executive officer in 1999 and chairman of the board in 2001. Previously, she was executive vice president, Neiman Marcus and a senior vice president for I. Magnin. Ms.

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