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Tila Tequila More at IMDbPro

Date of Birth 24 October 1981, Singapore Nickname Tila Tequila Height 4' 11" (1.50 m) Mini Biography Singapore-born, Houston-raised Tila "Tequila" Nguyen has become a pop culture sensation. She is one of the most popular personalities in cyberspace, breaking records on MySpace, with a record breaking 1.4 million friends, as well as Facebook. Raised in a Buddhist temple, the Vietnamese teenager soon rebelled against her strict upbringing, developing into an outspoken tomboy before being discovered by international magazine editors. Since then, this Texan beauty has graced the covers of numerous magazines including Maxim UK and Stuff, was listed on Maxim Magazine's "Hot 100" list, and has been featured in Rolling Stone's "Hot Issue". A musician at heart, Tila's has recorded with numerous platinum and multi-platinum producers such as Lil' Jon, Junior Sanchez and Leor Dimant (aka DJ Lethal). A versatile artist, Tila has made numerous television and film appearances, including a cameo opposite Adam Sandler in the Universal Pictures feature Eu os Declaro Marido e... Larry (2007). Her "Tequila" nickname originates from a near fatal drinking experience. Ironically, Tila is allergic to alcohol. IMDb Mini Biography By: Degenkolb Entertainment (qv's & corrections by A. Nonymous) Mini Biography Tila Nguyen was born in Singapore, but moved to Houston, Texas when she was just a year old. Born to French-Vietnamese parents, Nguyen lived in a strict Buddhist community until she was eight. She had a turbulent childhood: at eleven she tried heroin, at thirteen she began to drink, at fourteen she was sent to a boarding school for several months, at fifteen she got her first tattoo and began to smoke, and she ran away to New York City at sixteen. By chance, Tila was discovered at a mall by a Playboy scout right after graduating from high school. She was skeptical at first, but then accepted the offer and moved out to West Hollywood. She is now a singer, actress, and the most friended person on MySpace. IMDb Mini Biography By: starshapedshoes Trivia

Was discovered by Playboy scouts in a mall. Has her own clothing line, Tila Fashion. Has a comic book coming out called "The Saint Sinners". Is a character in 'Street Racing Syndicate' for Xbox, PS2, and Gamecube. Playboy's first Asian to win the Cyber Girl of the Month title (April 22, 2002). Manages upcoming groups of models called Feisty Felines. Did her first shoot for Playboy at age 19. Sang in a band, but quit because she felt she didn't belong there. The other members did not have the same drive and ambition. Lived in Houston, Texas before moving to California. She is 3/4 Vietnamese and 1/4 French. Was the September 2007 entry in Stuff magazine's 2006-2007 pin up calendar. Her nickname "Tila Tequila" came about at the age of thirteen. Ranked #100 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2008 list. Signed a citizen's arrest warrant accusing Shawne Merriman of choking and restraining her as she tried to leave his home. Merriman has denied any wrong-doing. (6 September 2009). Was engaged to Casey Johnson at the time of Casey's death on January 4, 2010. Her publicist is Jessica Cohen.

Personal Quotes I've learned to grow and find myself. Ever since I moved out on my own, I've grown up a lot faster and now I can just go for what I want!

Where Are They Now (October 2007) Has her own reality dating show on MTV called "A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila" (2007). (2008) Release of her book, "Hooking Up with Tila Tequila: A Guide to Love, Fame, Happiness, Success and Being the Life of the Party" by Tila with Sarah Tomlinson.

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Maggie Q More at IMDbPro

Date of Birth 22 May 1979, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Birth Name Margaret Denise Quigley Height 5' 6" (1.68 m) Mini Biography Maggie Denise Quigley was born to a Polish-Irish American father (originally based in New York) and a Vietnamese mother. Her father met her mother during the Vietnam War. Maggie has two older half-siblings from her mother's previous marriage, and two older sisters. The family moved to Hawaii and settled in Mililani. Maggie dreamed of becoming a veterinarian, but modeled and found herself bursting onto the Hong Kong movie scene - eventually becoming a full-fledged superstar in Asia. She changed her name to the easily pronounceable "Maggie Q" (for the Chinese audience). She had a cameo in the Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker smash hit A Hora do Rush 2 (2001) and is part of the supporting cast in Misso: Impossvel III (2006), starring Tom Cruise. IMDb Mini Biography By: aerithyuna2004 (with C-Minor edits) Trivia Of Vietnamese and Irish-American descent. Raised in Hawaii. Was a fashion model and television personality before she became a movie actress. Spokesmodel for Shiseido cosmetics. Is the youngest of five children. Although she is actually Vietnamese-American (born and raised in Hawaii), Maggie pursued modeling careers first in Japan, then Taiwan, then Hong Kong. Her transition into acting was almost coincidental and since then she has become both a top model and actress in Hong Kong, along with garnering a certain amount of fame across Asia. For her first several Hong Kong films, since Maggie could not actually speak Cantonese - she actually had to learn her lines phonetically. Some lines may also have been dubbed. Mentions in an interview that her favorite food is Vietnamese food, since that's the food she grew up with at home. Attended Mililani High School with Traycee King. Her mother is a property investor. Was cast in Duro de Matar 4.0 (2007) without an audition. Posed for renowned Singaporean photographer Leslie Kee for Kee's 2006 charity photo-book, "Super Stars", which was dedicated to the victims of the 2004 Asian tsunami disaster and consisted of photographs of 300 Asian celebrities by Kee. Is a vegetarian.

She is good friends with her Nikita co-star Shane West. Is Eurasian like fellow actors Andrew Johnston, Brandon Lee, Rob Schneider, Russell Wong, Michael Wong, and actresses Jessica Anderson, Devon Aoki, China Chow, Kelly Hu, Kristin Kreuk, Jaymee Ong and Monica Young.

Personal Quotes Not only do I not want to be stereotyped as this Asian girl who fights - gee, what a wonder - but also I have more to offer than that. I'm just totally into being strong. There's something about wanting to get a jar or whatever out of a high cupboard, or moving a sofa over because my dog's bone rolled under it, and not having to call anyone for help. There's comfort in that. When you come to America, it's a very serious thing. It's not like you arrive and they say, "Hey, come on! Do movies!" I can't just be hopping around. I have to focus and be still and make sure that I put the time and effort in. Because if I don't, I could lose it like that.

Where Are They Now (December 2005) Wrapping up post-production for Misso: Impossvel III (2006). (September 2010) Has the lead role in "Nikita" (2010) (TV series).

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Lucy Liu (I) More at IMDbPro

Date of Birth 2 December 1968, Queens, New York, USA Birth Name Lucy Alexis Liu Height 5' 3" (1.60 m) Mini Biography Born to Taiwanese immigrants in Queens, New York, Lucy Liu has always tried to balance an interest in her cultural heritage with a desire to move beyond a strictly Asian-American experience. Once relegated to "ethnic" parts, the energetic actress is finally earning her stripes as an across-the-board leading lady. Liu graduated from Stuyvesant High School in 1986 and enrolled in New York University; discouraged by the "dark and sarcastic" atmosphere of NYU, however, she transferred to the University of Michigan after her freshman year. She graduated from UM with a degree in Chinese Language and Culture, managing to squeeze in some additional training in dance, voice, fine arts, and acting. During her senior year, Liu auditioned for a small part in a

production of Alice in Wonderland and walked away with the lead; encouraged by the experience, she decided to take the plunge into professional acting. She moved to Los Angeles and split her time between auditions and food service day jobs, eventually scoring a guest appearance as a waitress on "Barrados no Baile" (1990). That performance led to more walk-on parts in shows like "NYPD Blue" (1993), "Planto Mdico" (1994), and "Arquivo X" (1993). In 1996, she was cast as an ambitious college student on Rhea Perlman's ephemeral sitcom "Pearl" (1996). Liu first appeared on the big screen as an ex-girlfriend in Jerry Maguire - A Grande Virada (1996) (she had previously filmed a scene in the indie Bang (1995), but it was shelved for two years). She then waded through a series of supporting parts in small films before landing her big break on "Ally McBeal" (1997). Liu initially auditioned for the role of Nelle Porter, which went to Portia de Rossi, but writer-producer David E. Kelley was so impressed with her spunk that he promised to write a part for her in an upcoming episode. The part turned out to be that of growling, ill-tempered lawyer Ling Woo, which Liu filled with such aplomb that she was signed on as a regular cast member. The "Ally" win gave Liu's film career a much-needed boost--in 1999, she was cast as a dominatrix in the Mel Gibson action flick O Troco (1999/I), and as a hitchhiker in the ill-received boxing saga Por uma Boa Briga (1999). The next year brought even larger roles: first as the kidnapped Princess Pei Pei in Jackie Chan's western Bater ou Correr (2000), then as one-third of the comely crime-fighting trio in As Panteras (2000). When she's not hissing at clients or throwing well-coiffed punches, Liu keeps busy with an eclectic mix of off-screen hobbies. She practices the martial art of Kali-Eskrima-Silat (knife-andstick fighting), skis, rock climbs, rides horses, and plays the accordion. In 1993 she exhibited a collection of multimedia art pieces at the Cast Iron Gallery in SoHo (New York), after which she won a grant to study and create art in China. Her hectic schedule doesn't leave much time for romantic intrigue, but Liu says she prefers to keep that side of her life uncluttered. IMDb Mini Biography By: IMDb Editors Trivia As her family spoke Mandarin Chinese at home, she did not learn English until the age of 5. Graduated from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor with a degree in Asian languages and cultures. Graduated from New York's prestigious Stuyvesant High School (1986). Attended New York University for a year. Her mother is a biochemist, her father works as a civil engineer. Grew up in the Jackson Heights section of Queens County, New York. Was the first Asian-American female to host "Saturday Night Live" (1975). She once worked as an aerobics instructor.

Plays the accordion. Practices rock climbing, skiing and horseback riding. Auditioned for a role in Bater ou Correr em Londres (2003), but lost out to Fann Wong. Is an initiated sister of Chi Omega Fraternity. Announced that she plans on marrying Zach Helm, her boyfriend of one year (April 2004). Shares a birthday with Britney Spears Mentioned in Outkast's hit "Hey Ya". Good friends with Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore since As Panteras (2000) One of the guests at Ashton Kutcher's and Demi Moore's wedding in 2005. Graduated Stuyvesant High School the same year as Yelba Osorio and Zorikh Lequidre. Is fluent in Mandarin Chinese, English, Italian, Spanish and a little Japanese. Is close friends with her "Pearl" (1996) co-star Rhea Perlman and her husband Danny DeVito Ranked #56 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement (2005). Auditioned for the role of Elektra in Demolidor - O Homem Sem Medo (2003), but lost out to Jennifer Garner. Ranked #79 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement (2006). Lives in New York with her brother Alex Liu and his wife. Has had gallery exhibitions, showing her collage, paintings and photography. Was named a U.S. Fund for UNICEF Ambassador (2005). Considers herself multitasking. Chosen by Goldsea Asian American Daily as one of the "100 Most Inspiring Asian Americans of All Time" (ranked #51). Speaks 6 languages.

Personal Quotes I grew up in Jackson Heights, Queens, with no money. I was taught not to take anything for granted. If you are too busy being a diva or a freak, then you are not enjoying it. Everything I buy is vintage and smells funny. Maybe that's why I don't have a boyfriend. [about "Ally McBeal" (1997)] It's so much fun playing her [Ling], but I have this fear that people are going to run away from me in terror on the streets. They think I'm going to bite their heads off or something.

I'm so proud of my heritage, but yes, I think there's always a danger when people put you on a pedestal. Especially when you're just trying to live your life and pursue your dreams. The intention is not to represent Asian Americans, but to be an Asian American who is working as an actress. People often confuse the two. When you are "representing," you have the burden of some people projecting their hopes onto you. This can eventually lead to a certain amount of disappointment. I strive to not deny myself experiences that open up to me. I hope to live without looking back in regret. If people want to join me on the ride, then I'm happy to have them along. Martial arts are art forms and require a great deal of discipline and dedication. I so admire people who focus their lives on it, because it's not an easy thing to do. Producing is like pushing jello up a hill on a hot day. It's really taking a while but I do think it's becoming more acceptable to cast Asians in roles that weren't originally slated for someone who is Asian, which is so great.

Salary Kill Bill - Volume 1 (2003) $5,500,000

As Panteras Detonando (2003) $4,000,000 As Panteras (2000) Bater ou Correr (2000) $1,000,000 $2,500,000