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About jozjozjoz

jozjozjoz is a taiwanese-american gal who lives and blogs underneath the hollywood sign and who doesn’t clean her fishtank unless the fish starts to do the backstroke. she is also able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, but cannot stop from bumping into door handles, cabinet doors, and anything else that protrudes or has a sharp edge. she does not run with scissors for this same reason. she can pet the fur off a dog but don’t ask her to go anywhere near a horse. or a moth. or a roach. her dealings with L.A.’s finest (aka the parking violations department) are legend, as are her giant sneezes. Other than the two too many joz’s, jozjozjoz is a perfectly normal, relatively sane individual who defies the odds, reaches for the stars, and carries moonbeams home in a jar. She’d rather be a fish… but not in her own dirty fishtank. http://www.jozjozjoz.com

Sung Kang Co-stars in New Action Thriller ‘Bullet to the Head’

http://youtu.be/9Hta6LBRDKM The new action thriller Bullet to the Head is coming out this weekend and it co-stars Korean American actor Sung Kang, who Dino-Ray interviewed last March regarding Sunset Stories. Directed by Walter Hill, the film stars Sylvester Stallone as … Continue reading

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Busan West Film Festival Introduces New Competition for Short Films

Fueled by the rapidly expanding influence and popularity of Korean filmmakers in Hollywood, Busan West, the annual pan-Asian film festival staged by Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts in partnership with South Korea’s Busan International Film Festival … Continue reading

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From TeamCoco: Andy Outsources His Job To China

Actually, Andy’s not the only one to take advantage of outsourcing: “Suddenly the whole show is much more ‘Beijing’ than ‘Burbank.’” Yup, Conan’s been outsourced to Chinese actors, producers, and head writers. Here’s Chinese Conan, Chinese Andy, Chinese producer Jeff … Continue reading

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First Asian American to Head a Major Studio: Kevin Tsujihara Named CEO of Warner Bros.

In a move that surprised many Hollywood insiders, Kevin Tsujihara was been named successor to Barry Meyer as CEO of Warner Bros. Entertainment. He will step into the job March 1, and Meyer will remain as chairman through 2013. Tsujihara … Continue reading

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Jason Commisso Identified as Suspect in Attacks Targeting Asian Americans in East Harlem

There has been a series of violent muggings in East Harlem that appeared to target Asian Americans, and the suspect is named as Jason Commisso. In all the incidents the suspect followed the victims into their elevators, violently attacked them, … Continue reading

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White House Video: Hinna Zeejah Reads Letter to Obama on Gun Violence

After 8-year-old Hinna Zeejah of Oceanside, NY watched television coverage of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings, she had one question, “Why do we have guns?” Hinna’s dad Farhan encouraged her to write a letter to President Barack Obama and … Continue reading

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Michelle Obama Wears Another Jason Wu Dress for Inauguration Ball

Four years ago, Michelle Obama’s decision to wear a Jason Wu gown for the President Obama’s 2009 inaugural ball brought Taiwanese American designer Jason Wu into the world’s spotlight. On the occasion of her husband’s second inauguration, the First Lady … Continue reading

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Xin Wuku and Johnny Yang in ‘Super Mario Bros. Sibling Rivalry’

EMC Monkeys Xin Wuku (playing Mario) and Johnny Yang (playing Luigi) show us how Luigi gets his Final Smash in Smash Bros. Playing up a sibling rivalry between Mario and Luigi, they show us what happens when Luigi wants a … Continue reading

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Kylan Arianna Wenzel Is First Transgender Woman Allowed To Compete In Miss California Pageant

Regardless of the outcome of the 2013 Miss California USA pageant, when Kylan Arianna Wenzel takes the stage representing Century City, she will make history as the first transgender woman to compete in the U.S. pageant since a rule change … Continue reading

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Dueling Sulus:George Takei vs. John Cho Rap Battle Video by 18MMW

From Thailand tourism, the history of China, and proper Chinese mockery, the 18 Mighty Mountain Warriors are back with a rap battle between George Takei and John Cho. Which Sulu reigns supreme? Check it out as stop motion action figures … Continue reading

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Dancing for Free Sodas: Coca-Cola Vending Machine in South Korea Rewards Dancers

http://youtu.be/DgtijpUNKGo Would you copy the dance moves of a Korean boy band for a free soda (or two, three, or more)? As part of a experiment conducted in South Korea, a Coca-Cola vending machine coaxed people to copy the dance … Continue reading

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Happy 6th Anniversary, 8Asians!

On December 24, 2006, 8Asians founder Ernie Hsiung made his first humble post about Yul Kwon on this site. 8Asians has grown and evolved greatly over the past six years and I hope you’ll join me in conveying thanks to … Continue reading

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