Author Archives: Moye

About Moye

I am a Japanese-American girl who was born, raised and is most probably stuck in traffic right this second in Los Angeles. I'm currently one of the co-editors of 8Asians and like to distract myself with good food, reading long books, playing video games, catching up on celebrity news, choosing my new new haircut and then writing all about it on Hello Moye and sometimes here on Twitter if I can get it in under 140 words or less. You can reach me at moye[at]8asians.com.

Jenna Ushkowitz Glees Her Heart Out

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Moye

Let’s talk about Glee. Not only is this new musical show one of the most hyped up series of the new TV season, but it also features a new face: Jenna Ushkowitz, an experienced Broadway actress who landed the role … Continue reading →

Posted in (featured), TV | Tagged , | 14 Comments

“Asians Arts Museum” Parodies SF Asian Arts Museum Samurai Exhibit

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Moye

Being Asian American is hard, but can you imagine how much more complicated it is to be an Asian American BLOGGER? And life only gets harder each moment with the sheer amount of Asian American news that you have to … Continue reading →

Posted in San Francisco Bay Area, The Arts | 15 Comments

New YouTube Channel: DaPhamily

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Moye

Move over, Ryan Higa and other Asian YouTubers attempting to find fame online with their silly little videos. I’m placing all my bets on young DaPhamily who’s been making his own waves around the Internet tubes with his youthful exuberance … Continue reading →

Posted in WTF | Tagged , , | 5 Comments

Not Everyone Thrilled With Laura Ling & Euna Lee

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Moye

The backlash against American journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee has already begun, but not on our own soil.  Human rights advocates are speaking out against the two freed women, stating that their research for Current TV and stint in … Continue reading →

Posted in (simple), Current Events | 2 Comments

Popping My 18 Mighty Mountain Warriors Cherry

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Moye

I swear I did not win the 8Asians Arts Stimulus Package. We don’t rig contests here. We should, but we don’t (mostly to protect our family honor and other Asian things like that.) Nonetheless, Jozjozjoz and I ventured out to … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews, The Arts | 2 Comments

Meet The New Shire: Philippines’ Hobbit House

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Moye

Where do the little people of Philippines go when faced with discrimination and persecution on the streets of Manila? Why, they traipse over to Jim Turner’s bar, Hobbit House, where they can find equal employment and treatment as staff, waiters, … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink | 1 Comment

Miyazaki’s ‘Ponyo’ Opens Friday

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Moye

Hayao Miyazaki’s latest animation, Ponyo, officially opens in the States this Friday, August 14th.  Already the 8th highest grossing film in Japan’s box office history, Ponyo follows a new interpretation of The Little Mermaid, where the love for a kind … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | 1 Comment

Park Chan-Wook’s Thirst Opens Friday

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Moye

Move over, Twilight. The world needs less sparkly vampires and more bloodthirsty humans from South Korea, like Park Chan-Wook’s Thirst, which opens tomorrow in limited theaters around the United States. Park Chan-Wook, best known for directing Oldboy and Sympathy for … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Movies | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Charlyne Yi Captures Paper Heart

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Moye

I wrote about musician/comedian/artist Charlyne Yi’s new mockumentary, Paper Heart, earlier and I was fortunate enough to attend an early screening of the film earlier this month. Conclusion? Paper Heart perfectly captures Yi’s struggle to understand true love and her … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | 4 Comments

Martin Hsu’s The Legend of Naii in San Francisco

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Moye

I’ve written about artist/animator Martin Hsu before, so I’m excited to write about his latest collection, The Legend of Naii, at Gallery 1988 in San Francisco. The eight paintings are a tribute to his grandmother, whom he depicts as a … Continue reading →

Posted in San Francisco Bay Area, The Arts | Leave a comment

Body Modification Hits Japan

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Moye

I’ve heard and seen people into the body modification scene, but I’ve never really heard of the saline inflation fad in Japan until coming across these photographs by Ryoichi ‘Keroppy’ Maeda in Bizarre Magazine. Saline inflation what? Yeah, fans of … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Lifestyles | 4 Comments

Top Chef Masters: Kelly Choi

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Moye

Bravo’s Top Chef spin-off, Top Chef Masters, kicked off last week and I know I’m not the only one glued to the television (or DVR) when it’s on. I’m waiting for Roy Yamaguchi’s episode to come on, since I’m curious … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment | 3 Comments