Thursday, March 19, 2009

Joon Park as Yamcha

Park Joon-Hyung (also known as Joon Park, Korean: Hanja ) is a Korean American singer, actor and a former member of the now defunct group, g.o.d. He was born on July 20, 1972, and graduated from La Quinta High School class of 1987 in Westminster, California and attended California State University, Long Beach. During his days with g.o.d., he served as the group's rapper. He also had a highly publicized romance with actress Han Go-eun. A scandal occurred when it was revealed that Park lied significantly about his age, although it did not have any permanent negative effects.

He has since moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting, having a cameo on Speed Racer and the role of Yamcha in the live-action film version of Dragonball Evolution.

Eriko Tamura as Mai


Eriko Tamura, born on January 16, 1973 Japanese actress and singer. The animated television show Idol Densetsu Eriko (Legendary Idol Eriko) was based on her.

Tamura has starred in over 15 films and television series in Japan. She has enjoyed remarkable success as a singer as well, having released 10 original albums and 15 singles from Toshiba EMI.

She has appeared in Heroes as Princess Yaeko, the swordsmith's daughter. She is also a producer and host for JATV.

Tamura has recently been cast as a leading role Mai, in the Dragonball Evolution based on the manga, Dragon Ball.

She gave a quote for Japan's edition of Variety: "I feel deeply honored to have been cast in the role of Mai because Akira Toriyama's manga DRAGONBALL is so incredibly well-known among the people of Japan and brings together such a rich mythology of characters.

Source: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia



ERIKO TAMURA Video (Concert)

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Chow Yun Fat as Master Roshi

Mini Biography
Chow Yun Fat is a charismatic, athletically built & energetic Asian-born film star who first came to the attention of western audiences via his roles in the high-octane/blazing guns action films of maverick HK director John Woo. Born in 1955 on the quiet island of Lamma, part of the then British colony of Hong Kong near its famous Victoria Harbour, Chow's family moved to urban Hong Kong in 1965 and in early 1973, Chow attended a casting call for TVB, a division of Shaw Bros. productions. With his good looks and easy-going style, Chow was originally a heartthrob actor in non-demanding TV and film roles. However, his popularity increased with his appearance as white-suited crime boss Hui Man-Keung in the highly popular HK film Shang Hai tan xu ji (1983). In 1985, Chow started receiving acclaim for his work and scored the Golden Horse (Best Actor) Award in Taiwan and another Best Actor Award from the Asian Pacific Film Festival for his performance in Dang doi lai ming (1984). With these accolades, Chow came to the attention of Woo, who cast Chow in the fast-paced gangster film Ying hung boon sik (1986) (aka "A Better Tomorrow")
Spouse
Jasmine Chow (6 May 1987 - present) On-on Yu (1983 - 1983) (divorced)
Trade Mark
Chow often is seen with a trademark toothpick in his mouth, particularly in his films with John Woo. The action superstar can be seen in most of his movies with twin guns (usually two Beretta 92s) and dark shades during a gunfight.
Trivia
Won Hong Kong Academy "Best Actor" Awards Three Times: A Better Tomorrow, 1987. City On Fire, 1988, All About Ah Long, 1990.
Won Taiwan Golden Horse "Best Actor" Awards Two Times: Hong Kong 1941, 1985. An Autumn's Tale, 1987.
Won Asian Pacific Festival "Best Actor" Award for Hong Kong 1941, 1985.
Chow Yun-Fat was born of the Hakkha (aka Ha Ka) race, an ethnic group from China that has moved from one region to another without taking up permanent residence since the ancient times. The Hakkha dialect is now the second most popular dialect in Taiwan.
CineAsia, the Asian Theatre Owners Convention, named Chow the Star of the Decade. Turned down the role of Morpheus in The Matrix (1999). Chosen one of 50 Most Beautiful People by People Magazine in 2002. Before going to work on a movie each day, he goes to the nearest market and buys some fresh fruit. Sponsors a lot of charity events such as,"National Wildlife" and many others. Unusually tall by Chinese standards, he was often a head taller than his co-stars in his Hong Kong films, female or male. Tri-lingual, speaking Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. Credited as Chow Anderson in the Philippines in his earlier films. He helped Andy Lau in his movie career, after it almost crashed when he refused to sign a contract with TVB, which made him blacklisted from Hong Kong Television. He and Andy Lau made 4 movies together: Ying hung ho hon (1987), Gong woo ching (1987), Du shen (1989), and Dou hap (1991). They also made two TV-series together: "Yang ka cheung" (1986) and "Sou hat yi" (1982). After a first unsuccessful marriage with a fellow Hong Kong star actress, he fell in love and re-married the daughter of one of the richest Chinese dynastic scions from Singapore. Attempted suicide over the break-up after 5-year (1978-1983) romance with popular TV star Idy Chan.

Monday, March 9, 2009

James Wesley Marsters (born August 20, 1962) is an American actor and musician, best known for playing the popular platinum-blond character Spike, an English vampire, in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off series, Angel, as well as Captain John Hart, in British science-fiction show Torchwood and Brainiac on Smallville.

Mini Biography James graduated from Davis High School and attended Juilliard, the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, and the American Conservatory Theatre. After spending ten years doing stage work he finally moved to L.A. to pursue a career in film and television. After appearing in several guest roles he finally got his big break as Spike in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997). Originally the character was suppose to be killed after a few episodes but Spike became so popular that he became a regular on the show. After the show ended he appeared as Spike in the spin-off "Angel" (1999) and in several movies. James is also a talented musician; his band Ghost of the Robot released their first album, Mad Brilliant.

Trivia
Gained the scar on his left eyebrow when he was mugged whilst living in Queens
Won the Sexiest Male Vampire Award at the Nocturnal 2K Convention in London, England. [July 2000] Graduated from Davis High School in Modesto, California. Studied at Juilliard, the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, and the American Conservatory Theatre. While doing regional theatre in Chicago, he co-founded the New Mercury Theatre company (named after Orson Welles' "Mercury Theatre"). In 1990, New Mercury's founders packed the operation up and relocated to Seattle in the hopes of finding more opportunity; they played there for a number of years, using any available space, including the basements of restaurants and churches, but eventually found themselves a more permanent space near Pioneer Square. Was recognizable in public chiefly for his platinum-blond-bleached hair. He had to bleach his hair regularly to play Spike on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997). In a famous "Entertainment Weekly" interview, he admitted to adding four to seven packets of Sweet 'n' Low to the bleaching solution, to take the sting out. When the show ended, Marsters had his bleached hair shaved on TV (to sell for charity) and reverted back to his normal brown hair.

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Piccolo.......


Piccolo is a fictional character from the Dragon Ball manga, authored by Akira Toriyama. Piccolo was first introduced as the reincarnation of the evil Piccolo Daimao in chapter #167 The Tenka'ichi Budokai Disturbance first published in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine on April 4, 1988,[2] making him a demon and archrival of the primary protagonist named Son Goku. However, it is later revealed that he is from the race of alien beings called Namekians. Piccolo is usually referred to as male, but as he is Namekian he is technically genderless. After Goku barely defeats Piccolo, Piccolo decides to team up with Goku and his friends in order to beat newer, more dangerous threats. He also trains Goku's first child Son Gohan, and they form a bond so strong that Piccolo sacrifices himself to save Gohan's life. But Piccolo is later resurrected by the Dragon Balls and permanently joins Goku and the others in their battles against other, even more powerful villains.

The character's name comes from the musical instrument piccolo. Around the start of the Frieza Saga, it's revealed that Piccolo's name means "another world" in the Namekian language.

Piccolo, along with his father, were created by Toriyama as he wanted to have a villain who would be a true "bad guy." Prior to their creation, all the previous villains in the series were considered too likable. After creating Piccolo as the new villain, he noted that it was one of the most interesting parts of the stories.

Piccolo has shown many unique abilities throughout the series. Due to his Namekian physiology,[10] Piccolo can expand his arms,[11][12] move fast enough to not be seen,[13] regenerate lost limbs of his body[14][15] so long as his head is still intact,[16] and possesses superhuman hearing[17] and strength. Piccolo's Chōkyoshinjutsu (超巨身術 Super Large Body Technique?, "Super Giantification Spell" in Viz media) allows him to become gigantic to the point where he is capable of reaching mountain-like heights,[18] though it is unclear if these are his restrictions. He also has the ability to conjure objects such as garments and a blade,[19] including his cape and turban outfit[20][21][22] as well as a very large sandglass.[23] Among Piccolo's known psionic skills, he is able to communicate telepathically with select individuals. Thus, this enables him to read minds[24] and mentally contact others nearby.[25] In one instance, he alerts Trunks and Goten of Buu's proximity to the dimension where the two were training.[26]
source:Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia