Day 92: Lia Neal

For today’s post, it’s about a female Olympic swimmer who won a silver medal in the 2016 Olympics – Lia Neal!

Name: Lia Neal
Birthday: February 13, 1995
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York
Ethnicity: Chinese, African

She won a silver medal for swimming in the women’s event 4×100 freestyle relay. In addition, she is currently attending Stanford University and can speak Cantonese.

For more info about Lia Neal:
Official Lia Neal Website
Team USA bio
USA Swimming bio
Wikipedia
Twitter

Photo Credit: USA Swimming

Day 87: Sierra Katow

Once again, I went MIA. But I am still back here trying again.

In this entry, today’s blog will be about a stand-up comedian who recently graduated from university – Sierra Katow!

Name: Sierra Katow
Ethnicity: Chinese, Japanese

She has appeared on the NBC TV show Last Comic Standing and Last Call with Carson Daly. Currently, she is collaborating with the Youtube channel, ISAtv, to explore more about Asian American comedians such as herself.

For more info about Sierra Katow:
Official Website
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Youtube

Picture Credit: Wifta.org

Day 84: Olivia Munn

Apologies for the lack of posts and hope everyone has had a great Lunar New Year celebration! For today’s post, it’s going to be about an actress and model most recognizable from The Daily Show with Jon Stewart – Olivia Munn!

Full Name: LIsa Olivia Munn
Birthday: July 3, 1980
Birthplace: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Ethnicity: Chinese, Irish, German, English

Besides her modelling career and her correspondent role on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, she was also one of the lead roles on NBC’s Perfect Couples and guest starred in New Girl and Greek.

For more info about Olivia Munn:
IMDb
Wikipedia
Twitter
Instagram

Picture Credit: Pinterest

Day 80: Elaine Kao

For today’s post, it’s about an actress who is most recognizable for her guest appearance in Bridesmaids – Elaine Kao!

Name: Elaine Kao
Ethnicity: Chinese

Besides her guest role in Bridesmaids as a jewelry store customer, she has also acted in How I Met Your Mother, Grey’s Anatomy, and All-American Girl.

For more info about Elaine Kao:
Official Elaine Kao Website
IMDb
Wikipedia
Twitter
Instagram
YouTube

Picture Credit: Drama Fever

Day 78: Tiger Woods

For today’s post, it’s going to be about a famous golf athlete – Tiger Woods!

Full Name: Eldrick Tont Woods
Birthday: December 30, 1975
Birthplace: Cypress, California
Ethnicity: Caucasian, Dutch, Black, American Indian, Chinese, Thai

He started playing professionally in 1996 and has broken many golf records since then. He has also started his own foundation named after him to promote golf among inner-city children.

For more info about Tiger Woods:
Official Tiger Woods Website
Wikipedia
Twitter
Tiger Woods Foundation Website

Picture Credit; E! Online

Day 75: Constance Wu

For today’s post, I chose this particular celebrity in celebration for the recent premiere of ABC’s Fresh Off the Boat – Constance Wu!

Name: Constance Wu
Birthday: March 22, 1988
Birthplace: Richmond, Virginia
Ethnicity: Chinese

Besides her present role as Jessica Huang – the mom – for Fresh Off the Boat, she also guest starred in Covert Affairs as Wendy Chen.

For more info about Constance Wu:
IMDb
Wikipedia
Twitter
Instagram

Picture Credit: Ace Showbiz

Day 74: Steven Chu

For today’s post, it’s going to be about a politician who formerly served as a cabinet member for the US’s 44th President Obama – Steven Chu!

Name: Steven Chu
Birthday: February 28, 1948
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri
Ethnicity: Chinese

He served as the former US Secretary of Energy for President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2013. He also earned a Nobel Prize in physics in 1997.

For more info about Steven Chu:
Biography on energy.gov
Wikipedia

Picture Credit: Wikimedia

Day 63: Anna May Wong

For today’s post, it’s going to be about the first Chinese American actress – Anna May Wong!

Name: Wong Liu Tsong
Birthday: January 3, 1905
Death Date: February 2, 1961
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
Ethnicity: Chinese

She is credited for being the first Asian American actress to gain international recognition. She died of a heart attack.

For more info about Anna May Wong:
IMDb
Wikipedia

Picture Credit: noirwhale on wordpress

Day 62: Haing S. Ngor

For today’s post, it’s going to about an actor who was also a surgeon and a gynecologist – Haing S. Ngor!

Full Name: Haing Somnang Ngor
Birthday: March 22, 1940
Death Date: February 25, 1996
Birthplace: Samrong Young, Cambodia
Ethnicity: Khmer, Chinese

His role as Dith Pran in The Killing Fields earned him three rewards, including a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award for “Best Supporting Actor” despite having no prior acting experience. He was murdered in Los Angeles Chinatown by a Chinatown gang.

For more info about Haing S. Ngor:
IMDb
Haing S. Ngor Foundation
Wikipedia
Picture Credit: TIME Magazine

Day 61: Jay Chou

For today’s post, it’s about a Taiwanese entertainer who is best known for his sidekick role in The Green Hornet – Jay Chou!

Name: Jay Chou
Birthday: January 18, 1979
Birthplace: Taipei, Taiwan
Ethnicity: Taiwanese

Beside his role as Kato in The Green Hornet, he is a well-known entertainer in Taiwan and has directed films, notably his 2007 film Secret.

For more info about Jay Chou:
IMDb
Wikipedia

Picture Credit: TIME Magazine