Daily Archives: December 10, 2010

We Be Workin’ by Apl.de.Ap of Black Eyed Peas

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We Be Workin' by Apl.de.Ap of Black Eyed Peas

Recently, Apl.de.Ap released a track dedicated to all the people worldwide struggling in the current economic climate. Much like is other solo tracks, he’s also got a lot of Filipino pride and remembers his roots back in the Philippines. The music video features a single mother and her young son. Things aren’t easy worldwide especially those on minimum wage. No matter what you do as a worker from a farmer to a builder to a carpenter, you’ll appreciate this song. He gives a direct shoutout to the people of the Phillipines. Cameos by will.i.am and Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas. Apl.de.Ap reppin’ Filipinos hard.

Also check out his other tracks Mama Filipina, U Can Dream, and Take U to the Phillipines.

We Be Workin’ by Apl.de.Ap of Black Eyed Peas

Lyrics to We Be Workin’ by Apl.de.Ap of Black Eyed Peas

World wide, world wide
W-w-world wide, world wide
All over the world!
World
World wide, world wide
W-world wide, world wide

I come from Angeles City Pompango
Allen Pineda cane and share us in the struggle
I’ve been working ever since I was younger
Saying with the earth through grounds to the thunder

We got our own food, now tell me whose drama
I ate no food, I’m all about the Pumpa
Now this goes up to all the workers, all the farmers,
All the builders and the carpenters, working hard for someone
Yeah

CHORUS
Keep on, keep on workin’
All my people are there, we be workin’
Get it paid minimum wage of workin’
It’s dedicated to my people all over
All over the world…(X 18)

For my people from the Philippine Island
We gonna fight to make it right cause it’s our land
The world economically struggle and
Most of us are governed by hunt to try to hustle, damn…

That’s why we grunning just to make a dialog,
Turned into a far dialog
Everybody screaming “holla”
Must my people get me shutter?

No, just keep on gettin’ harder,
Mother, sister, sister, father
Working overseas, gettin money for the grandfathers
Yeah

CHORUS
Keep on, keep on workin’
All my people are there, we be workin’
Get it paid minimum wage of workin’

It’s dedicated to my people all over
All over the world…(X 18)

We’re working trying to build a house
For some food into the mouth
Family, you’ve got a fee-
Money to the grocery

Kids’ve got to go to school
Make sh*t at their stomachs fool
Five to nine, nine to five
Every day just to survive

Anyway, all the time
From Dubai to PR
From Dublin to Senegal
Senegal to amway

Everybody know somebody
Abidabi workin’ men
Mother, daughter, sister, uncle
Undertaken workin’ men
For someone

CHORUS
Keep on, keep on workin’
Oh mama, grann, all the time I be workin’
Get it paid minimum wage of workin’
It’s dedicated to my people all over
All over the world…(X 18)

He’s the king of the Philippines
He’s the king of the Philippines
Allen Pineda, Pineda,
King of the Philippines…

I’m Filipino! Filipino!
Filipino! Filipino!
All over the world…

My Wedding and Other Secrets

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My Wedding and Other Secrets

A romantic comedy with a Kiwi-Asian twist, “My Wedding and Other Secrets” follows a young couple, Emily and James, who have to overcome the expectations of Emily’s parents in order to bring happiness to themselves and those around them. The film takes you on a journey through a cultural minefield, navigating the divide between the traditional values of immigrant parents and the contemporary aspirations of their children in a new land. Here’s a synopsis:

Funny, touching and heartfelt, “My Wedding and Other Secrets” is the contemporary story of Chinese New Zealand-born over-achiever Emily Chu, raised to believe she can get anything she puts her mind to. Even if ‘anything’ is at odds with her traditional Hong Kong born parents’ wish for her to become a doctor like her two older sisters. Everything is coming up roses – until she meets James, a European New Zealander, and accidentally falls in love with him. But if her father finds out, she will face disownment.

By the time Emily realizes that she’s sacrificing the respect of her family to follow her heart, James, too, has fallen irrevocably in love and there’s nothing for it but to try and keep their relationship a secret. Happy endings don’t come easy, if at all, but that doesn’t mean they don’t happen. But for Emily to get one, she needs to show James and her family that she has learned a lesson about the selflessness of love.

It’s based on the real-life cross cultural romance of first-time feature film writer/director Roseanne Liang. Michelle Ang (Outrageous Fortune, No.2) stars in the lead role of Emily while Matt Whelan (Go Girls) stars as her love interest James. Kenneth Tsang and Cheng Pei Pei, two of Asia’s most famous film stars, play Emily’s parents, Dr and Mrs Chu.

My Wedding and Other Secrets is slated for a nationwide New Zealand release on March 17, 2011, but it may make its way to an Asian American film festival near you.

My Wedding and Other Secrets

Community Stop Motion Christmas episode

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Community Stop Motion Christmas episode

In this special Community stop motion animation episode, the meaning of Christmas is lost and Abed’s intense fixation on Chrismas concerns the group. When Abed (Danny Pudi) wakes up in stop-motion animation, he takes it as a sign that he and the group must re-discover the meaning of Christmas. Meanwhile, Jeff (Joel McHale) and Britta (Gillian Jacobs) become growingly concerned about Abed´s mental health and enlist the help of Professor Duncan (John Oliver). The group undergoes hypnosis to explore Abed´s winter wonderland and soon unravel the truth behind Abed’s madness. Look for Ken Jeong as Senor Snowman. Lots of short songs interspersed in the episode. Chevy Chase, Yvette Nicole Brown, and Donald Glover also star.

This isn’t like the old school Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer stop motion special.

Abed’s Uncontrollable Christmas

Liu Xiaobo – Nobel Peace Laureate

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Liu Xiaobo - Nobel Peace Laureate

Today is International Human Rights Day and YouTube has profiled Nobel Peace Laureate Liu Xiaobo

Liu Xiaobo, one of the most outspoken critics of the Chinese government, spent a year and a half in prison after the 1989 Tiananmen Square peaceful protests, and in 1996 was imprisoned for three years for criticizing China’s policy toward Taiwan and the Dalai Lama. Last year, he was sentenced to a further 11 years for co-authoring Charter 08, a petition to mark the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. A former university professor, Liu Xiaobo won the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize. Human Rights Watch honors Liu Xiaobo for his fearless commitment to freedom of expression and assembly in China.

Liu Xiaobo remains in prison on an 11 year charge for subversion and now the Chinese government have arrested his wife. In this, Liu Xiaobo’s most recent interview, the man about to claim the Nobel peace prize discusses life under China’s authoritarian regime. This interview of Liu Xiaobo was before he was sent to jail here.

“The driving force for positive change within the Chinese political system does not come from the top. It comes from the ordinary people and it’s unstoppable”. Xiaobo discusses humanitarian issues in Tibet and China, the Chinese governments harassment of his family, and the possibilities for democracy in China. “I’m the one who has brought fear into their hearts. So deep down I feel guilt but sometimes that can turn into fear”. He also speaks about what he sees as the growing number of dissidents, like himself, willing to speak out against the Chinese government. “Doing the pro-democracy work I do, the fear of being sent to prison at any time. Doesn’t actually scare me too much. If it did I wouldn’t have been doing this work for the last 19 years”.

Liu Xiaobo – Nobel Peace Laureate

Marry Me with Lucy Liu on Lifetime

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Marry Me with Lucy Liu on Lifetime

Award nominated film and television actress Lucy Liu (Ally McBeal, Charlie’s Angels) stars in the Lifetime Television original miniseries event Marry Me, the story of one woman’s journey to find her elusive “Prince Charming.” But when she happens to find three at the same time, who she ultimately chooses is a surprise… even to her. The two night event premieres Sunday, December 12, 2010 and concludes on Monday, December 13, 2010 airing at 9pm ET/PT on both nights. Steven Pasquale (Rescue Me), Bobby Cannavale (The Other Guys), Enrique Murciano (Without a Trace), Annie Potts (Law & Order: SUV), Vanessa Marano (Dexter), Elizabeth Bogush (Big Bang Theory) and Danielle Nicolet (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation) also star.

Liu stars as Rae Ann Carter, a single aspiring artist-turned-social worker who always wanted a fairytale romance – to fall madly in love and live happily ever after. But when her two-year relationship falls apart, Rae unexpectedly falls for a new man, Luke (Pasquale), who asks her to marry her after a few short dates. Just as everything seems to fall into place for Rae, her ex-boyfriend Adam (Cannavale) suddenly re-emerges into her life with a proposal of his own. Things get even further complicated when a third man (Murciano), smitten by Rae, enters the picture and asks for her hand in marriage, as well. With three men after her heart, who will be Rae’s Prince Charming?

Marry Me Trailer

Marry Me clip

Asian American Actors in Hollywood Panel

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Asian American Actors in Hollywood Panel

Some of the top Asian American actors gathered at the 2010 San Diego Asian Film Festival for a panel about Asian American Actors in Hollywood. Participants included Harry Shum Jr. (Glee and LXD) , C.S. Lee (Dexter), Ellen Wong (Scott Pilgrim vs World), Aaron Yoo (Disturbia, Friday the 13th), and Daniel Dae Kim (Lost) with moderators Leonardo Nam (The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants) and Kevin Iwashina (former agent). Collectively, they share some great insights on what it’s really like to be an actor from getting their first break to being a veteran in the business. Find out what it really takes to be an actor in Hollywood. Practice make perfect to be an entertainer. Hone your craft in order to be successful. Education and training plays an important part in the longevity of an actor’s career. The veterans went to grad school to get their knowledge, but YouTube has transformed the way you can gain experience. To be a real entertainer, it takes about 10 years to make it.

They also talk about roles for Asian Americans, being a triple threat (acting, producing, and having unique talent), and creating your own opportunities. You’d be surprised at what roles the panelists want to have along with the importance of Asian American filmmakers. When you delve into this career, be prepared for your parents reaction. There’s lots of great info for anyone thinking about becoming an actor. Listen to this panel of hot, young talent who are making their mark in Hollywood

Check out the future of Asian Americans in media too.

Asian American Actors in Hollywood Panel