Shu Qi Biography Hongkong SuperStar

Shu Qi Biography Hongkong SuperStar

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At 17, Shu Qi started modell

ing, with a face and body to die for, Shu Qi soon was doing nude picture series. Seing her face on a magazine cover, Hong Kong producer Manfred Wong tracked her down and became her agent. He signed her for Sex & Zen II, a category III (adults only, soft porn) movie.

After that Shu Qi starred in Viva Erotica, which won her recognition and several prizes. In 1997 her manager Manfred Wong told TIME: “If you’re an unknown and from Taiwan, there is no such thing as doing art and high-class films. Shu Qi knows if she doesn’t strip, she can’t be a star.”

After Shu Qi awards for "Viva Erotica", Shu Qi started getting roles in typical Hong Kong movies. She showed off that gorgeous body, she smiled her dazzling widescreen smile and she fluttered around as a no-brain butterfly (how Hong Kong movies see a lot of their female stars). But when Shu Qi was allowed to act ("For Bad Boys Only", "City of Glass" and "Portland Street Blues"), she showed enormous potential.

For a movie star to cross over from (soft) porn to mainstream is extremely difficult – and nearly unheard of in Hong Kong. For any actress anywhere to get good female roles with meat on them is very hard as well. When you see a good role – grab it fast. Shu Qi got the chance in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". Ang Lee’s first choice for the role of Jen (Zhang Ziyi got it) was Shu Qi. She was on board for eight weeks, before she was pulled by her manager Manfred Wong – to do a commercial for Coca-Cola in Japan!

If Wong succeeds in keeping her locked in the local industry’s churn-out-the-crap-fast way of doing business, we may never see Shu Qi live up to her full potential.

But there is hope yet. Leading roles in movies like Millenium Mambo, Beijing Rocks, The Transporter and several upcoming projects shows a tendency towards better roles to showcase Shu Qi’s talent as a powerful actress – and not just a knock-out body with a trademark dizzying smile. As much as we like to see 5-6 new films with Shu Qi every year, we would much prefer to see her in one or two really good films. For that to happen, Shu Qi would probably have to look outside Hong Kong. Luckily, several directors outside of Hong Kong and Asia are starting to be aware of, what Shu Qi can do. If she is lucky and chooses wisely, we may see her on the podium at a future Oscar-night.

Shu Qi is one of the most prolific and gifted actresses of our time, Shu Qi rose to the top of the Asian movie scene garnering multiple awards and critical acclaim along the way. Born on April 16, 1976 in Taiwan, Shu Qi began as a model for adult magazines and other erotic photography. It did not take long for her to star in various soft porn films, before eventually switching to mainstream films.

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Etta James, trisomy 18 as Triumphant Trailblazer at last, bülent ersoy, find a grave, tony bennett duets.

Etta James, trisomy 18 as Triumphant Trailblazer at last, bülent ersoy, find a grave, tony bennett duets.

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Etta James was remembered at a service Saturday attended by hundreds of friends, family and fans as a woman who triumphed against all odds to break down cultural and musical barriers in a style that was unfailingly honest.

The Rev. Al Sharpton eulogized James in a rousing speech, describing her remarkable rise from poverty and pain to become a woman whose music became an enduring anthem for weddings and commercials.

Perhaps most famously, President Barack Obama and the first lady shared their first inaugural ball dance to a version of the song sung by Beyonce. Sharpton on Saturday opened his remarks by reading a statement from the president.

"Etta will be remembered for her legendary voice and her contributions to our nation's musical heritage," Obama's statement read.

The Grammy-winning singer died Jan. 20 after battling leukemia and other ailments, including dementia. She had retreated from public life in recent years, but on Saturday her legacy was on display as mourners of all ages and races converged on the City of Refuge church in Gardena, south of downtown Los Angeles.

Among the stars performing tributes to James were Stevie Wonder and Christina Aguilera, who told the gathering that she has included "At Last" in every concert she's performed as a tribute to her musical inspiration.

Wonder performed three songs, including "Shelter In the Rain" and a harmonica solo. James' rose-draped casket was on display, surrounded by wreaths and floral arrangements and pictures of the singer.

Sharpton, who met James when he was an up-and-coming preacher, credited her with helping break down racial barriers through her music.

"She was able to get us on the same rhythms and humming the same ballads and understanding each other's melodies way before we could even use the same hotels," Sharpton said.

He said James' fame and influence would have been unthinkable to a woman with James' background — growing up in a broken home during segregation and at times battling her own demons.

"The genius of Etta James is she flipped the script," Sharpton said, alluding to her struggles with addiction, which she eventually overcame.

"She waited until she turned her pain into power," he said, adding that it turned her story away from being a tragic one into one of triumph.

"You beat 'em Etta," Sharpton said in concluding his eulogy. "At last. At last. At last!"

The assembly roared to their feet, and would again stand to applaud performances by Wonder and Aguilera, who filled the sanctuary with their voices.

"Out of all the singers that I've ever heard, she was the one that cut right to my soul and spoke to me," Aguilera said before her performance.

Throughout the service, a portrait of James as a woman who beat the odds in pursuit of her dreams repeatedly emerged.

"Etta is special to me and for me, because she represents the life, the triumphs, the tribulations of a lot of black women all over this world," said U.S. Rep Maxine Waters, D-Calif.

"It does not matter who sang 'At Last' before or after Etta. It does not matter when it was sung, or where it was sung. 'At Last' was branded by Etta, the raunchy diva — that's her signature and we will always remember her."

James won four Grammy Awards, including a lifetime achievement honor and was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993. In her decades-long career, she became revered for her passionate, soulful singing voice.

She scored her first hit when she was just a teenager with the suggestive "Roll With Me, Henry," which had to be changed to "The Wallflower" in order to get airplay. Her 1967 album, "Tell Mama," became one of the most highly regarded soul albums of all time, a mix of rock and gospel music.

She rebounded from a heroin addiction to see her career surge after performing the national anthem at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. She won her first Grammy Award a decade later, and two more in 2003 and 2004.

James is survived by her husband of 42 years, Artis Mills and two sons, Donto and Sametto James.

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Emily Scott CelebSweet Australian Glamour Model Photo Album and Biography

Emily Scott Celeb Sweet Australian Glamour Model Photo Album and Biography

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Emily Scott Australian Glamour Model  Photo Album and Biography

Name: Emily Scott
Birth Name: Emily Scott
Real Name: Emily Scott
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Eye Color: Hazel
Hair Color: Brown
Skin Color: White
Age: 28
Date of Birth: June 3, 1983
Place of Birth: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Place of Living: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Zodiac: Gemini
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Height: 168 cm
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Country: Australia
Nationality: Australian
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Occupation: Commercial, Lingerie and Glamour Model

Emily Scott Australian Glamour Model  Photo Album and Biography

Career

Emily Scott appeared in the visuals of Robbie Williams' spring 2006 tour, and in a remake of the notorious "Rock DJ" video clip and her brief relationship with Little Britain's David Walliams. She was the face of Lipton Ice Tea. In 2006, she was in the ITV reality series Love Island.

As a DJ she tours Europe, Australia and Asia. Emily Scott mixed a compilation CD "Clublife" for Central Station which is available on Itunes. She has supported act Erick Morillo. She also appeared on the TLC show London Ink, where she got a Koi fish tattoo on her right arm.

In the autumn of 2007 Emily Scott was in the second series of Cirque de Celebrité on Sky One in the United Kingdom.

Emily Scott joined the cast of Australian Dancing with the Stars in July 2009. She was eliminated on July 26, 2009.

Emily Scott Australian Glamour Model  Photo Album and Biography

Personal Life

Emily Scott married fellow Cirque de Celebrite contestant and ex-boy band member Ritchie Neville in Henley-on-Thames on 23 October 2008. They moved to Sydney, Australia following their wedding but split four months later amid allegations of domestic violence.

Australian Glamour Model Emily Scott Photo Album and Biography

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Emily Scott was born in Canberra and lives in Sydney, she is a famous Australian commercial, lingerie and glamour model.

Australian Glamour Model Emily Scott Photo Album and Biography

Australian Glamour Model Emily Scott Photo Album and Biography

Australian Glamour Model Emily Scott Photo Album and Biography

Australian Glamour Model Emily Scott Photo Album and Biography

Australian Glamour Model Emily Scott Photo Album and Biography

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Liu Yi Fei Chinese Celeb Actress Biography and Photo Album

Liu Yi Fei Chinese Celeb Actress Biography and Photo Album

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Chinese Celeb Actress Liu Yi Fei

Liu Yifei ( 刘亦菲) is a Chinese actress and singer who was born on 25th of August , 1987 at Tongji hospital in Wuhan, China.

Yifei's father works as a university professor while her mother was a dancer and a stage performer. After her parents separated, Yifei lived with her mother, Liu Xiao Li (刘晓莉) . Yifei was ten when her parents divorced.

 

Chinese Celeb Actress Liu Yi Fei

Af the very young age of eight, Yifei was groomed by her mother in dancing, singing, and piano. On her ninth birthday, Yifei received a crystal from her mom as a birthday present. She loved it so much that she decided to call herself "Crystal." Since then, Yifei has been collecting Swarovski crystal as a hobby.

Chinese Celeb Actress Liu Yi Fei

When Yifei was eleven, she moved to New York City with her mom. She lived in the United States of America for four years. In June 2002, Yifei returns to China to pursue an acting caree, She adopted her stage name Yifei. In September 2002, over 100,000 who applied for entrance to Beijing Film Academy, Yifei was one of the 500 who was accepted. At the age of fourteen and a half, she was the youngest student the school has ever had . She graduated from the Performance Institute of Beijing Film Academy in July 2006. Other famous graduates from the Institute are famous actress Zhao Wei (class 2000) and popular actor Huang Xiaoming (class 2000) who later became Yifei's co-star in "The Return of the Condor Heroes."

 

Chinese Celeb Actress Liu Yi Fei

Immediately after her admittance into Beijing Film Academy, Yifei received offers to star in various television drama serials. Her first role on television was in “Jin Fen Shi Jia” (金粉世家) i.e. "The Story of a Noble Family." Shortly after, she was chosen to portray the role of "Wang Yuyan" in Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils ((Tian Long Ba Bu - 天龙八部), a drama based on the book by the acclaimed wuxia writer, Louis Cha a.k.a. Jinyong . It was this role that established her fame in China.

Chinese Celeb Actress Liu Yi Fei

In 2003, Liu Yi Fei starred in her first movie “Love of May” ((Wu yue zhi lian - 五月之恋)) but it was through her starring role in the television drama, "Chinese Paladin" in 2004 that made her very famous in China. "Chinese Paladin" was adapted from a very popular role-playing video game "The Legend of Sword and Fairy."

 

Chinese Celeb Actress Liu Yi Fei

Liu Yi Fei is fast becoming one of the most popular contemporary young artists in China. Sensing the popularity of Yifei and her great potential to be an international star, Sony Music Japan seized the opportunity to sign her up for a recording contract in August 2005 and since then Yifei lived in Japan for half a year to study singing, dancing and Japanese language. She released her first single "Mayonaka no Doa" (真夜中のドア) with Sony Music on July 19, 2006. Yifei's first Mandarin album "Liu Yifei" was released on the 5th of September, 2006. Her Japanese album "All My Words" was released a day after on the 6th of September, 2006.

 

Chinese Celeb Actress Liu Yi Fei

In 2006, Yifei also starred in another CCTV television production based on a very famous book written by Jinyong, "The Return of the Condor Heroes" (Shen diao xia lu - 神雕侠侣). After intense speculation on who would get the role of "Xiaolongnü", the part was finally offered to Yifei. She was backed by Jinyong, who felt that she had all the necessary qualities to play the role of the young and innocent "Xiaolongnü". "The Return of the Condor Heroes" is a popular hit across Asia, from China to Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, Philippine, Vietnam, and Singapore. Yifei won the most popular female Chinese Idol in 2006.

Liu Yifei is currently studying in the United States of America and filming "The Forbidden Kingdom" (a.k.a The J & J Project) in China with Jackie Chan and Jet Li.

Chinese Celeb Actress Liu Yi Fei

 

Chinese Celeb Actress Liu Yi Fei

 

Chinese Celeb Actress Liu Yi Fei

Chinese Celeb Actress Liu Yi Fei

 

Chinese Celeb Actress Liu Yi Fei

 

Chinese Celeb Actress Liu Yi Fei

Chinese Celeb Actress Liu Yi Fei

 

Chinese Celeb Actress Liu Yi Fei

 

 

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