Monthly Archives: June 2010

Kollaboration Houston 2010

Kollaboration Houston 2010

Kollaboration Houston is bringing North America’s biggest Asian-American talent show to Houston for the first time EVER this year. And we’re gonna do it big. TEXAS big. Don’t miss these nine wonderful and talented performers compete for the $1000 grand prize!

Chinese Yo-Yo
Ira Perez
Jomel Sumira
JR Kim
JU (Just Underestimated)
Julia & Miles
Primus
Victory of the People
XwanSongs

During the show, they will also be giving away prizes for our freestyle dance and singing competition. Do you or anyone you know have skills? Come out and represent.

Guest Performers:
Home Grown
Wyld Styl
UH FSA Modern 2010
Sheng Wang
J Stunna

Guest Judges:
Gordon Quan (Former Houston City Councilman)
Dj Baby Jae (Krackernuttz / Award winning radio DJ)
Jackie Lautchang (So Real Cru / MTV America’s Best Dance Crew)
Johnny Chiang (Program Director, COX Radio Houston)

Texas has definitely got talent, y’all. Come out, enjoy the show, and support the movement. Empowerment through Entertainment, coming to the Stafford Centre on 7/24. Get your Kollaboration Houston 2010 tickets here.

Kollaboration Houston 2010 Promo video

Urban Wolf – Episode 6

Urban Wolf - Episode 6

If you thought Justin Case (Vincent Sze) was safe at last in the previous episode, it’s not for long. The chase is on again. Can he out run Big Brother in this episode entitled “Weak and Strong Points”.

Previous episodes:
Urban Wolf – Episode 1
Urban Wolf – Episode 2
Urban Wolf – Episode 3
Urban Wolf – Episode 4
Urban Wolf – Episode 5

If you like this series, you may want to check out the Lumina web series too.

Urban Wolf – Episode 6

More about Urban Wolf
Filmed entirely on location in Paris, France, “Urban Wolf” stars Vincent Sze (a noted actor from the Hong Kong cinema scene) as Justin Case, a former MIT student who travels to Paris for a job interview. Walking the streets of the city, he begins to notice the numerous surveillance cameras that seemingly follow his every movement. What begins as a simple case of paranoia quickly escalates to full-blown fear as the sinister forces behind the cameras and technology emerge to relentlessly pursue the innocent American, testing his survival instincts. “Urban Wolf” was named Best Drama in the web series category of the 2009 Independent Television (ITV) Festival, and was also an official selection of the 2009 American Film Institute DigiFest and 2010 Sundance Film Festival New Media Workshop. “Urban Wolf” is written, produced and directed by Laurent Touil Tartour. The music is by Thierry Caroubi. The series is produced by Napoleon Premiere.

More about Vincent Sze
Born in Hong Kong and raised in Paris and Noumea – New Caledonia, France, Vincent Sze’s addiction to culture, film and adventure makes him an ideal candidate for the big screen. He got the attention of Patrick Leung (John Woo’s disciple) who gave him his first supporting role in 1997. Often recognized for his unique abilities in kung-fu, tae kwon do and karate, Sze has spent the last six years focusing on film in Hong Kong and building up his film roster. His titles, include “Tactical Unit – Producer: Johnnie To; Director: Law Wing-Cheong” (2008) and “Vengeance” directed by Johnnie To (2009). His multiple talents complemented by a French accent and suave charm offer movie goers an unexpected and exciting new film star.

A Chinese actor with experience in both Hong Kong and European productions, Sze’s exposure to the international entertainment industry has only just begun.

Kung Fu Bear (aka Ninja Bear)

Kung Fu Bear (aka Ninja Bear)

Kung Fu Bear (aka Ninja Bear) has been making the viral rounds. In a Japanese zoo, an Asiatic Black bear has been drawing an fan base after keepers discovered it spent hours twirling a stick. The bear, also known as Claude, lives in Asa Zoo logical park in Hiroshima. It’s been obsessed with the sticks since he arrived at the Zoo spending hours on his stick, twisting and twirling it. It’s unknown whether the bear’s behavior is dysfunctional, nevertheless Claude has attracted many visitors who want to see his kung-fu exercise. This video has over 2 million views in about a month. (What’s up with bears in Japan? They got green polar bears too.)

So does the description of this bear (kung fu vs ninja) have the same issue as the latest Karate Kid movie? Some people are calling it ninja bear cuz the bear is in Japan, while others are calling is Kung Fu bear cuz it’s doing kung fu moves. Ninja Say What?!

Kung Fu Bear (aka Ninja Bear)

Impossible by Michelle Martinez x Summerbreeze

Impossible by Michelle Martinez x Summerbreeze

By Vanessa Mancao

Video by Jason Lee

Part of Turtlistmedia.com‘s Summer Sessions project, Michelle Martinez performs an acoustic cover of Shontelle’s “Impossible”,  accompanied by Summer Breeze on guitar and made possible by the support of TaiwaneseAmerican.org.

Hailing from the Bay Area, Michelle Martinez is a passionate and contemporary vocalist who likes to let her fun and sassy personality translate in her songs.  She has been singing since she was 2-years-old and hasn’t stopped making a name for herself.  Her funky, feel-good vibe has attracted good attention and has help thrust her career into the mainstream.  She opened for Colby O’Donis and Donnie of MTV’s “Making of the Band.” Michelle is continuing to pursue her dream and doing what she loves: singing.

Also watch You & I by Michelle Martinez x summerbreeze

Impossible by Michelle Martinez x Summerbreeze

Urban Wolf – Episode 5

Urban Wolf - Episode 5

Justin Case (Vincent Sze) needs to figure out a way out of his elevator situation. The chase is getting bloodier by the minute. Innocent people are getting hurt in this game of life and death. Can anything stop Big Brother? Watch the latest episode “Forces”.

Previous episodes:
Urban Wolf – Episode 1
Urban Wolf – Episode 2
Urban Wolf – Episode 3
Urban Wolf – Episode 4

If you like this series, you may want to check out the Lumina web series too.

Urban Wolf – Episode 5

More about Urban Wolf
Filmed entirely on location in Paris, France, “Urban Wolf” stars Vincent Sze (a noted actor from the Hong Kong cinema scene) as Justin Case, a former MIT student who travels to Paris for a job interview. Walking the streets of the city, he begins to notice the numerous surveillance cameras that seemingly follow his every movement. What begins as a simple case of paranoia quickly escalates to full-blown fear as the sinister forces behind the cameras and technology emerge to relentlessly pursue the innocent American, testing his survival instincts. “Urban Wolf” was named Best Drama in the web series category of the 2009 Independent Television (ITV) Festival, and was also an official selection of the 2009 American Film Institute DigiFest and 2010 Sundance Film Festival New Media Workshop. “Urban Wolf” is written, produced and directed by Laurent Touil Tartour. The music is by Thierry Caroubi. The series is produced by Napoleon Premiere.

More about Vincent Sze
Born in Hong Kong and raised in Paris and Noumea – New Caledonia, France, Vincent Sze’s addiction to culture, film and adventure makes him an ideal candidate for the big screen. He got the attention of Patrick Leung (John Woo’s disciple) who gave him his first supporting role in 1997. Often recognized for his unique abilities in kung-fu, tae kwon do and karate, Sze has spent the last six years focusing on film in Hong Kong and building up his film roster. His titles, include “Tactical Unit – Producer: Johnnie To; Director: Law Wing-Cheong” (2008) and “Vengeance” directed by Johnnie To (2009). His multiple talents complemented by a French accent and suave charm offer movie goers an unexpected and exciting new film star.

A Chinese actor with experience in both Hong Kong and European productions, Sze’s exposure to the international entertainment industry has only just begun.