Tag Archives: Gail Kim

Royal Kill To Be Finally Released

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Jeff

Japanese-American actor Pat Morita finished the movie Royal Kill before he died in 2005, but only now is it being released.  What took so long?   The most logical explanation is that with a lack of A list stars and a … Continue reading →

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Asian Americans and Mistaken Identity

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Jeff

“I got an adult small for Jason,” said the team mom of Number Two Son’s basketball team about the team uniforms she handed out. “Wait, you’re not Jason’s dad, are you?” No, I am not.  She was mistaking me for … Continue reading →

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Too many look-alike Asians? The curious case of Gail Kim and Lena Yada

Posted on November 15, 2008 by Jeff

Gail Kim, an Asian-Canadian who is one of the top female professional wrestlers today, recently left the TNA wrestling promotion to join the WWE.  Coincidentally, (or may not so coincidentally), Lena Yada was released from WWE.  While the official reason … Continue reading →

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