June 27th, 2007 by dd
Tiger Woods, 31, Woods introduced his and wife Elin’s 1-week-old daughter Sam Alexis Woods on his official website, www.tigerwoods.com.
“We’re still getting settled at home and it’s important to be there for my family,” Tiger said in a personal statement last week. “I look forward to playing next year. Both are healthy and happy. I can’t describe how wonderful it is to be a father. This is something I dreamed about and I’m enjoying every minute. It’s a good thing I don’t need much sleep.”
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April 23rd, 2007 by dd
Thailand’s tennis hero Paradorn Srichaphan is engaged to a former Miss Universe and the couple are expected to tie the knot in Bangkok later this year.
Paradorn, 28, and Natalie Glebova, a 25-year-old Canadian beauty, have “developed a special relationship” and they will announce their engagement at a news conference in Bangkok on Tuesday.
The couple will tie the knot by the end of this year in “one of the most celebrated weddings of 2007,” to take place sometime in November.
Read more about their upcoming nuptials after the jump!
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April 19th, 2007 by dd
The Festival de Cannes will be ringing in its 60th birthday by opening with Wong Kar Wai’s “My Blueberry Nights” finally putting to bed speculation that the director’s first English-language title wouldn’t be finished in time for a Cannes slot. The film stars Norah Jones in her acting debut.
This year’s lineup is a heady mix of fest vets and fresh faces after last year’s lineup introduced a lot of newcomers. Of the 21 films In Competition, 13 are from directors who have never before vied for the Palme d’Or.
Asian films are a noticeable minority In Competition this year, with only Lee Chang-dong’s “Secret Sunshine” and Naomi Kawase’s “Mogari no Mori” making the cut.
The Festival de Cannes runs May 16-27.
Congratulations, Wong Kar Wai! Check out which other Asian films made the cut at Cannes after the jump!
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April 3rd, 2007 by dd
For a good cause… but can maybe raise more $ by substituting
the one on the right? Just sayin’!
Celebrities and models in Thailand recently stripped for a magazine, but it’s actually nudity for a cause. They did it to raise money for a Buddhist temple which helps treat HIV/AIDS patients. The 30 photos is being published in the charity edition of entertainment magazine Fame this month, but not everyone’s happy about it. The country’s Ministry of Culture is livid that the celebrities had to get their kit off for a cause instead of raising money in a decent, fully-clothed manner.
Culture Minister Khaisri Sri-aroon on Friday called the project inappropriate, and urged the celebrities to use their fame in less provocative merit-making efforts.
‘Why didn’t the celebrities have their photos taken with their clothes on or dress in traditional Thai clothes instead,’ commented Prisana Pongtadsirikul, secretary-general of the National Culture Commission.
Thanks to the controversy sparked by the project, the AIDS hospice that was supposed to benefit from the donations opted to turn down the money. I’m sure a lot of people think that it’s not necessary to litter a campaign with naked stars, although it does help get a lot of attention and interest, but it seems a lot like the outraged groups are just being blind to a good cause. [Ecorazzi]
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March 26th, 2007 by dd
In an effort to be all things to all people (DD should run for political office), DailyDumpling wanted to do a posting on Blasians or Afro-Asians, those who are of mixed Black and Asian ancestry. Since this is meant to be an entertainment destination, DD won’t get into the social ramifications of the Blasian Hapa identity in America or abroad and how the dynamic is different from other types of Hapas. Nope, no way, staying far away from that fun discussion.
Instead, the Dumpling is going a different direction and pondering the age old debate of these two ancient proverbs:
“Once you’ve had black, you’ll never go back” and
“Once you’ve had Asian, it’s the only persuasion”
Well, now you the term for when you combine the two! Alright, now a test. See if you can name the stars below who are Blasian and of what ethnic Asian persuasion they’re from. Those who answer everything correctly win nothing except the gratification of knowing that you have less of a life than DD.
Answers to who’s who and of what persuasion after the jump!
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March 21st, 2007 by dd
South Korean horror film “The Host” picked up four awards, including best picture, at Hong Kong’s inaugural Asian film awards on Tuesday night in a glitzy ceremony aimed at recognizing the region’s nascent film talent.
Stars from across Asia, including Iran, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia and China arrived by limo to tread the red carpet in tuxedos and dazzling gowns for a ceremony, partly inspired by Hollywood, at Hong Kong’s harbour-side convention centre.
French director Luc Besson, actress Michelle Yeoh, Hong Kong stars Tony Leung and Andy Lau, South Korean star Rain and director Park Chan-wook were among those who attended.
“The Host”, a dark, thriller-cum-horror movie about a mutant squid-like monster and suffused with an undercurrent of anti-Americanism picked up awards for best picture, best actor, best cinematographer and best visual effects.
“(The film is) not only about anti-Americanism but about problems in Korea, for example asking for help from the police who don’t return any help,” said executive producer Choi Yong-bae, who received the white marble and twisted metal statuette for best film.
The film’s Song Kang-ho picked up the best actor prize.
Check to see who the other winners were at tonight’s AFA Awards show after the jump!
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March 20th, 2007 by dd
Party people in the house, shake off those winter doldrums and head on over to the “Fragrant Harbor”, otherwise known as Hong Kong. After a blow out Diesel party last weekend at the Star Ferry (inspired venue choice!), we got fashion house parties lined up all week for all y’all modelizers.
And Asian Film Buffs, Listen Up! Hong Kong is THE place to be.
The Pusan International Film Festival in South Korea may lay claim to more world premieres but Hongkie Land is pulling out all the stops with its three week long 31st Hong Kong International Film Festival and Asia Film Financing Forum by hosting Asia’s answer to the Oscars- the AFA’s. The inaugural pan-Asian awards ceremony Tuesday will feature nominees from Bollywood, Japan, South Korea, Thailand and Iran.
So grab a drink poolside with The Weinstein Co. reps at the Four Seasons, close the financing on your film over some fusion sushi at Nobu then head on over to Dragon-i with the Head of William Morris Agency China and party it up with the who’s who of the Asian celebrity scene.
When you sober up, the Dumpling will pour you another glass of bubbly and we’ll start the craziness all over again ‘cuz that’s how we roll…
Til then head on over the jump to check out the nominees for the Asian Film
Awards (AFA’s) to see if your favorite Asian flic and thespian made the cut!
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March 14th, 2007 by dd
Actor Ju Ji-hoon has been selected a New Asian Star of 2007 at the 1st Astar TV Drama Awards that will be held March 30 at the COEX in Seoul. New Asian Stars have been chosen from six Asian countries such as South Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Thailand.
Astar TV said the six were chosen for their high recognition in their respective countries, their celebrity status and potential to emerge as top Asian stars.
Ju gained popularity throughout the entire Asian region for his role in the TV show “Princess Hours” and received acclaim for his role in the new TV drama “Devil.”
Singer/actor Kamenashi Kazuya was chosen among Japanese stars, while Fan Bing Bing represented China. Actor Wilson Chan was chosen among Taiwanese stars, actor Daniel Wu among Hong Kong stars and model/actress Patcharapa Chaichua among Thai stars. [KBS]
Check out the other rising stars in Asia after the jump!
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March 9th, 2007 by dd
Everybody was kung-fu fighting
Those cats were fast as lightning
In fact it was a little bit frightening
But they fought with expert timing…
They were funky China men from funky Chinatown
They were chopping them up and they were chopping them down
It’s an ancient Chinese art and everybody knew their part
From a feint into a slip, and kicking from the hip
There was funky Billy Chin and little Sammy Chung
He said here comes the big boss, lets get it on
We took a bow and made a stand, started swinging with the hand
The sudden motion made me skip now we’re into a brand knew trip
Everybody was kung-fu fighting
Those cats were fast as lightning
In fact it was a little bit frightening
But they fought with expert timing….
See who will join Bruce Lee, Jet Li, Jackie Chan and Tony Jaa as the greatest Martial Arts Dream Team EVER after the jump!!!
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March 9th, 2007 by dd
The world’s richest are getting younger and richer with more Russians and Indians cropping up among the 946 people on Forbes magazine’s 2007 billionaires list unveiled Thursday.
The number of billionaires is 19 percent higher than last year when there were 793, and their total net worth grew 35 percent to $3.5 trillion, the magazine said.
In China, Yan Cheung, chairwoman of Nine Dragons Paper , made history as China’s richest person and was one of three self-made women born in the communist country to debut this year. She is worth $2.4 billion and is 390th on the list.
In Asia, India had the highest number of billionaires, overtaking Japan, which for two decades had held the region’s top spot.
India had 36 billionaires worth a total $191 billion while Japan’s 24 billionaires were worth $64 billion, the magazine said. [Forbes]
To see a complete list of the Asia Billionaire’s Club by nation, click after the jump!
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