Posted on January 27th, 2007 by laozi
This Chinese-Canadian’s popularity has exploded in recent years throughout Asia. Though born and raised mostly in Vancouvor, Edison (b. 1980, 5′10″) Chen’s family is originally from Hong Kong. After re-establishing himself in HK, he has become wildly popular singer/actor. Again, almost unknown in the US with the exception of a role in […]
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Posted on January 24th, 2007 by laozi
Heartthrob and actor Won Bin (b. 1977, 5′10″) has been in only limited roles in film and television in his native Korea, but this fact has not limited his status as male sex icon. His career is definitely on the rise.
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Posted on January 22nd, 2007 by laozi
World renowned actor Tony Leung’s talent is undeniable - arguably the world’s best actor in the judgement of many. This Hong Kong native is lauded the world over for the soulful expressions conveyed by his eyes alone. Most Westerners are familiar of Mr. Leung through his collaborations with director Wong Kar-Wai’s many art […]
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Posted on January 17th, 2007 by laozi
A bit late. But, just want to give a point of praise for Yul Kwon for winning Survivor 13; whilst playing the inherently duplicitous game with a lot of integrity and representing Asian male image well. We should note also that part of his motivation for joining the show was to improve what he […]
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Posted on January 15th, 2007 by laozi
Hong Kong based Lous Koo (b. 1970) has become somewhat of a fixture in his native home town. The 5′11″ actor started out mostly in television and has become quite popular in Asia, but of course unknown in the US and the West. While it is common in the East for people to […]
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