-
‘China Doll’ Wins American Hearts
Olympic figure skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi became winner of the sixth season of Dancing With the Stars this week. No surprise if looking at it from a purely mathematical standpoint. After all, Kristi received a ridiculous number of perfect 10s from the judges and earned the highest cumulative score in the show’s history. She also […]
-
‘China Doll’ Wins American Hearts
Olympic figure skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi became season six winner of the sixth season of Dancing Wwith the Stars this week. No surprise if looking at it from a purely mathematical standpoint. Kristi, after all, Kristi received a ridiculous number of perfect 10s from the judges and earned the highest cumulative score ever in the […]
-
Responsibility Factor
Two reality show competitors this past week were schooled in one particular lesson: Where do we draw the line to responsibility?
For Michelle “Mochi” Camaya of Step It Up and Dance, her sense of responsibility was deemed lacking. To impress a guest judge who was an expert in modern dance, she helped choreograph a dance in […] -
Chef: ‘Twinkie in a Philly’
Kristi Yamaguchi made it into the semifinals of Dancing with the Stars — although not without some serious criticism from judge and fellow Asian American, Carrie Ann. After the ballroom quickstep, Carrie Ann remarked, “Your technique is always flawless; I’ll never fault you on that. But, I thought you got a little out of sync.” […]
-
Dale of ‘Top Chef’: Green and Perplexed
Green,” “perplexed” and “tofu” were the words proffered by an audience at Chicago’s Second City improv center to inspire a dish by Top Chef contestants Dale Talde and partner Richard Blais. Dale, having found his winning stride in the last few episodes, was fresh from a Quickfire nod of approval for his halo-halo dessert from […]
-
Manga Love, Race Smackdown
“This bitch is back!” declared Tila Nguyen, better known as MySpace queen bee Tila Tequila, as she risks A Shot at Love, again. The second incarnation of the show remains a battle between the sexes, who must figuratively and literally hold the key to her bisexual heart. The ladies won the first challenge, a “sexy” […]
-
‘Top Chef,’ ‘Dancing’ Heat Up
Last week Top Chef contestant Dale Talde and his team, comprised of Lisa and Stephanie, created a dish inspired by the element fire, but instead tempers flared between “self-proclaimed a——” Dale and “I can be that b—- everyone hates” Lisa. When Lisa suggested strictly Asian food to impress celebrity guest judge Ming Tsai, Dale tartly […]
-
One-Note Wonder
After an initial strong showing on America’s Next Top Model, Claire Unabia was booted last week following a bad case of “Competitive Overkill.” The usually levelheaded and serene Brooklynite morphed into a scary, aggressive force after landing in the bottom two the previous episode. Lauren was surprised at Claire’s triumphant yell after being saved from […]
-
Mohawk in ‘Hell’s Kitchen’
Hell’s Kitchen started its fourth run this week with 15 new contestants, but after seeing the lineup in action, it’s questionable why these people would make for good reality TV, much less pursue a career in the culinary arts. The one promising hopeful for some entertainment value is the 5’2’’ Mohawk-toting, red bespectacled, ultra-tweezed eyebrowed, […]
-
JabbaWockeeZ Wins! America’s Best Dance Crew Recap
America’s Best Dance Crew Recap
Let me reiterate the congratulatory pomp that the America’s Best Dance Crew judges have plied upon JabbawockeeZ over the past few weeks: You were totally sick! Ill! You smashed it! Hit it like no other! Killed it, bro! And as executive producer Randy Jackson said as he came out to officially […] -
‘Top Chef’ Too Cheesy
Mushroom was the ingredient of favor and flop for Dale Talde in this week’s episode of Top Chef. Working in a team of three, Dale’s well-coiffed exterior started to crumble, leading to a confession that he’s not exactly a team player. He gave up the driver’s seat to bossy Nikki, who is more
-
Geek in Hot Water: “Gaysian” Greg on Beauty and the Geek
One of the most interesting Asian American reality show contestants around today is Greg, the self-proclaimed “gaysian” on Beauty and the Geek. He described himself as “definitely a gay geek. Yeah, I love gaming, ‘gay-ming.’ … ” While this comment gives one pause to wonder of his
AsianWeek at the Republican National Convention
2008 Asian American Olympians
