Christine Yoo exclusive interview with Asian Entertainment Association

13 Jan Christine Yoo exclusive interview with Asian Entertainment Association

[hr style=”1″ margin=”35px 0 10px 0″]   Adam – Where is your hometown and how did you get into your field of work? [testimonial author=”Christine Yoo”]Home town is Iowa City, Iowa and Memphis, Tennessee.  I got into the field through music and fine art.[/testimonial] Adam – What are some of your hobbies? [testimonial author=”Christine Yoo”]Playing the piano, singing, roller-blading.[/testimonial] Adam – Who or what inspires you the most? [testimonial author=”Christine Yoo”]My dad.[/testimonial] Adam – Who is your role model and why? [testimonial author=”Christine Yoo”]As far as Film Directors: Wong Kar-Wai, Martin Scoresese, Ang Lee, Stanley Kubrick, Akira Kurosawa, Woody Allen Each of these directors have a unique point of view and have made the medium of film their own.[/testimonial] Adam – What’s your favorite film & television show? [testimonial author=”Christine Yoo”]I hate this question because it depends on my mood. Favorites range from Scarface to Tropic Thunder, from Hair to Young Frankenstein. My favorite film of this year is 12 Years a Slave. Same with TV shows, but the show I watch the most is The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell.[/testimonial] Adam – Your favorite type of music? [testimonial author=”Christine Yoo”]Music I can sing to.[/testimonial] Adam – Describe yourself.  What do you think about yourself, do you think people perceive you in the same way? [testimonial author=”Christine Yoo”]Easy going, generally happy, work hard/play hard. People that know me, know I’m like this.[/testimonial]

Adam – Do you have a phobia you want to share? [testimonial author=”Christine Yoo”]Cold-blooded animals[/testimonial]Adam – What are the five things you cannot do without? [testimonial author=”Christine Yoo”]Sunshine, travel, garlic, good times with good friends, great movies.[/testimonial]  Adam – What’s your favorite food and do you have any favorite places to eat and visit? [testimonial author=”Christine Yoo”]Favorite food: my mom’s fried chicken. Favorite places to eat &;amp; visit: -Minute Chicken with Cake Noodle &;amp; Stuffed Tofu, Aina Haina Chop Suey in Honolulu -Double crusted banana pie, at this take out place I don’t remember the name of but I know where it is in Waihiawa, Hawaii -Lilikoi Daiquiri, Halekalani Hotel in Honolulu -Your local taco stand in LA -Kimchi my mom makes.[/testimonial] Adam – What was your dreams as a child? [testimonial author=”Christine Yoo”]Travel the world, and make a positive contribution to it, and engage/do the arts on a level where I could call myself an ‘artist.’[/testimonial] Adam – What’s been the biggest frustration or challenge since you got started? [testimonial author=”Christine Yoo”]Dealing with people’s mis-perceptions about being born Asian and female.[/testimonial] Adam – Give us an idea of your hopes and dreams. [testimonial author=”Christine Yoo”]To create a body of work I can be proud of that will inspire good feelings in people. And take positive action to help others attain their dreams.[/testimonial] Adam – Could you share some words of wisdom to people who’s just now getting started. [testimonial author=”Christine Yoo”]Don’t limit to yourself to a specific category, explore all areas to find what best suits your personality. And once you find it, pursue it with all your passion. Most importantly, don’t let anyone ever tell you, you can’t complete something because in the end, you only have yourself to answer to.[/testimonial] Adam – Would you like to share or promote your most recent or upcoming work with the public? [testimonial author=”Christine Yoo”]My first feature film WEDDING PALACE will be available on DVD and VOD across the USA on January 7. Please visit our website and Facebook page to find out more! Website: www.weddingpalacemovie.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/weddingpalaceGO Twitter: @WeddingPalaceGo[/testimonial] [hr style=”1″ margin=”35px 0 10px 0″]

“AEA would like to thank Christine Yoo for sharing her story to our members and viewers.”
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