David Choi & Clara C
Clara C and David Choi kicked off their long awaited fall tour, presented by YesStyle, at the nearly full house Troubadour in West Hollywood on Sept. 29 during Carmageddon 2 weekend. Long lines of excited fans waited eagerly to enter the venue as Jacob Luttrell, along with backup singers and a full band complete with a cellist, opened the night. DANakaDAN gave away a YesStyle gift certificate and revved up the appreciative crowd of nearly 500 before introducing the headlining duo to thundering applause.
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L-r: Edward Chien, David Fung, John C. Wu, Jonny Hwang, Kana Lee, Brian Gi, Aileen Xu, Patricia Huang
Southern California, get ready for a bigger and better 626 Night Market on Saturday, July 28, at Centennial Square in front of Pasadena City Hall. Audrey Magazine, along with others that experienced somewhat of a logistical nightmare when the night market launched in April, is cheering the organizers on as they prepare for round two.
The 626 night market team has taken the public’s feedback into consideration – the new venue is four times larger than the last one with an area of 250,000 square feet across six blocks. Public and private lots usually closed on Saturdays will be opened along with 10,000 parking spaces nearby. The organizers are working with Pasadena officials to coordinate smooth traffic flow and will offer incentives to attendees who use public transportation to get to the event. 200 vendors (about three times more than last time) selling pan-Asian street eats, merchandise, and services are expected to participate. Details are available via the improved website featuring a blog, photos, and more.
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To kick off the start of summer, we are giving away one fashionable Musubo iPhone 4/4S case to five lucky Audrey Magazine readers! Each winner will have a choice of the Sneaker, Retro, Eden, or Ripple case. SRP: $34.99
Inspired by Tokyo street fashion, Musubo cases offer style and protection with awe-inspiring designs that offer a unique, refreshing change from the ordinary, oversaturated cell phone accessory market. The cases come with a mini kickstand, a great bonus for balancing your phone on any desk or hard surface.
Musubo Ripple Case image via Max Borges Agency.
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Left to right: Abraham Kim, Albert Chiang, Emi Meyer, Charles Kim. Photograph by Howard Lee.
International singer/songwriter Emi Meyer and band performed recently at non-profit Shoes That Fit’s first Sneaker Ball, a 20th anniversary black-tie affair commemorating 1 million pairs of shoes donated to underprivileged school children in the U.S. The ball featured red carpet arrivals, a VIP cocktail reception, gourmet dinner, and silent auction showcasing limited edition shoes and handbags by top designers including Vera Wang, Jimmy Choo, and Valentino. Meyer, drummer Abraham Kim, bassist Charles Kim, and Meyer’s fellow Pomona College alumnus and musician Albert Chiang patiently waited to perform at the end of the night as the program ran behind schedule. The soulful and playful songs off of Meyer’s latest EP LOL were worth the wait – read on for video footage, pictures, and a Q&A with the Japanese-German-Irish American beauty.
Don’t miss the rest of our interview with the talented musician published in the Audrey Magazine summer issue. Don’t have a copy? Purchase one or subscribe here.
Photograph by Betsey Newman
Japanese-Irish American actress Nichole Bloom, who plays JB’s girl in the spring high school party flick Project X, and the lead role of 16-year-old Kayla Tanaka in independent film Model Minority, moved from San Francisco to Los Angeles as a 14-year-old to pursue acting. Choosing career over a typical high school life was well worth it, as the 22-year-old Bloom, who initially did mostly commercial work and graduated early from the University of Southern California theater program, continues to stay focused on her aspiration to become the Asian Julia Roberts. In Model Minority, Bloom faces her very personal struggle to balance her Japanese and American cultures and stay true to herself.
Don’t miss the rest of our interview with the talented actress published in the Audrey Magazine summer issue. Don’t have a copy? Purchase one or subscribe here.
Audrey Magazine: How did you become involved with Project X and Model Minority?
Nichole Bloom: Project X was the first movie I had ever been cast in. Filming was so much fun. Model Minority was a great experience for me as an actor. I don’t know when I’ll get to… [play] a character that has such a huge story line and goes through so much. I met the director, Lily Mariye, the second time I went in to audition. I kind of already knew then that she wanted me for the role. That was an intense filming process. We did up to five scenes a day. It was a marathon.
Photo by Paul Gor.
Audrey Magazine braved bumper to bumper traffic and a parking ticket on April 14 to join the masses (nearly 10,000 people) at the first 626 Night Market in Pasadena, CA, “a central gateway point to introduce local businesses and entrepreneurs [from the 626 area code region],” said one of the founders, Taiwanese American Jonny C. Hwang. The night market website had promised beef noodle soup, stinky tofu, Japanese red bean pancakes, and other unique Asian food and products sold by 80 local businesses during the San Gabriel Valley version of the cultural commodity experience found in countries like Thailand and Taiwan. We didn’t get to partake of the eats and goods due to the intimidating crowds, but we caught a few words from Hwang, a few attendees, and one of the vendors at the beginning of the night market. Thanks for the great photos, Paul Gor!
Photo courtesy of Ink & Press.
Audrey Magazine had the privilege to experience celebrity stylist and The Private Room Beverly Hills salon owner Tina Dizon’s expert braiding skills and hair expertise. The Vietnamese American Dizon (who has styled Christina Applegate and Nicole Richie, among others) founded the modern, luxury boutique salon a little less than a year ago to offer heartfelt, high-end service. Known for her exclusive “ballet,” painstakingly customized extensions, Dizon has a passion for hair and people. She talked top spring and summer hair trends as she introduced us to a one-sided French and waterfall braid, color chalking, and fun clip on extensions.
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Just in time for prom season, we are giving away one Every Little Detail Prom Win-It Package to a lucky Audrey Magazine reader! SRP: $395
Complete with beauty tips and all the essentials to get your prom queen or night on the town primping on, this package is a must have.
The prom package details:
1. Kate Spade Leila Makeup Bag – stash essentials in this chic, colorful makeup bag
2. One year supply of 1-Day ACUVUE® MOIST contact lenses* – disposable comfort
3. NEUTROGENA® Revitalizing Lip Balm & Healthy Volume™ Mascara – the sheer, tinted lip balm moisturizes with a hint of color. The mascara adds volume, length, and definition and conditions with olive extract, meadow foam seed, and sweet almond.
4. CLEAN & CLEAR® ADVANTAGE® Acne Spot Treatment – invisibly treat pimples
5. Nail Polish Appliques by Incoco® – self-stick nail polish strips provide a quick manicure
6. Rembrandt® 2-hour Whitening Kit – get bright pearly whites quickly
7. Band-Aid® Brand by Cynthia Rowley Adhesive Bandages – cover blisters in style
*Exam and fitting fees not included. Winner must present current, valid prescription for ACUVUE® Brand Contact Lenses.
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Accessories are a must, including the tech sort. Transform your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad into a universal, stylish, colorful, user-friendly remote with the VooMote Zapper lifestyle-inspired dongle. SRP: $70 We’re giving one of these away to a lucky Audrey Magazine winner!
The VooMote Zapper details:
-Effortlessly converts your iOS device into a smart universal remote that controls virtually all of your A/V gear
-Light-weight design of dongle is the size of a paperclip for convenience and maximum pocket-ability
-Plugs into your 30-pin connector with ease; once free app is downloaded, control TVs, DVD players, and more
-TV Guide feature depicts your programming on your iPad graphically to view your favorite TV show schedules
-Customize the layout and look of your remote screen, and create macros that execute functions with one touch
-Available in a multitude of vibrant color, including: red, pink, blue, green, white, black
Image via ohgizmo.com
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Image via 'The Ho's on 7th Avenue'
Robert Lee, executive producer of new web series ‘The Ho’s on 7th Avenue,’ has always wanted to produce a show that features local businesses’ products in the storyline. The first episode of the comedy about this dysfunctional Asian American family introduces John Ho, the oldest of three adult siblings, who returns to his parents’ house to live with his brother Reagan and sister Lily after getting laid off, divorced, and losing everything. Where will John fit in, with his parents doing business in Asia as usual and his siblings without need for big brother?
Watch the first of seven episodes here and see if you can find a product woven in the story. What do you think of the series?
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