Name the Celebrity, Asian Style! Online Quiz | Celebrities

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1. While best known for his role in the "American Pie" movies, and as Harold in the "Harold and Kumar" films, this actor also has modeling, singing and television experience to his credit. You will see him as helmsman Hikaru Sulu in the 2009 film, "Star Trek". Who is he?

Answer: John Cho

John Cho was born in Seoul, South Korea but raised in Los Angeles, California. Putting his English degree and teaching experience aside, he got into theatre, and eventually movies. He is also the lead singer for a band called, Viva La Union. In 2009 he plays FBI agent Demetri Noh on the television series "FlashForward".

2. This Chicago born musician, with a penchant for peroxide, is most famous for his stint as guitarist for the group Smashing Pumpkins. Who is he?

Answer: James Iha

Life after Smashing Pumpkins is busy for Japanese-American James Iha, who continues working on many projects producing and recording music with various artists. He recorded a solo album in 1998 titled, "Let it Come Down" and has been a part of two musical supergroups, A Perfect Circle and Tinted Windows.

3. The breakout role for this actress was politically incorrect lawyer Ling Woo on the television series, "Ally McBeal". Her martial arts background helped her in both the "Charlie's Angels" and "Kill Bill" films. Who is she?

Answer: Lucy Liu

The daughter of Chinese immigrant parents, Lucy Liu was born and raised in Queens, New York. After small roles in television and movies, her popularity soared when she was cast as a regular on the television show, "Ally McBeal". Soon followed film roles in movies such as, "Payback", "Shanghai Noon", "Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever", "Chicago", "Domino" and "Lucky Number Slevin".

In 2008 She had a recurring role as Nola Lyons on the television show, "Dirty Sexy Money".

4. This inadvertent celebrity overshot his 15 minutes of fame with a tuneless rendition of "She Bangs" during his American Idol audition. Do you remember who he is?

Answer: William Hung

William Hung was born in Hong Kong, and moved to Camden, New Jersey when he was 10 years old. His egregious audition on American Idol in 2004 gained national attention. He developed a cult following and appeared on numerous television shows such as, "Jimmy Kimmel Live", "The Late Show With David Letterman", "Ellen", "Entertainment Tonight", "The George Lopez Show", "Dateline NBC" and "Arrested Development". In addition, Hung has also appeared in commercials and film, and has recorded 3 albums with Koch Entertainment.

Some industry insiders lament that the media exploited him as a joke and that he perpetuates unwanted stereotypes.

5. She dominated women's figure skating in 1992 when she won the United States, World and Olympic figure skating titles. She also won "Dancing with the Stars" in 2008 with partner Mark Ballas. Who is this gold-winning gal?

Answer: Kristi Yamaguchi

Kristi Yamaguchi is a Japanese-American figure skater born and raised in California. Her combination of artistry and athletics worked in her favour to beat opponents like Tonya Harding and Midori Ito, both of whom had triple axels in their repertoire. Kristi retired from amateur competition in 1992 and went on to skate professionally for many years.

6. This versatile actor had minor roles in movies, and recurring roles in television on "CSI", "24", "Charmed", "Seinfeld", "NYPD Blue" and "ER" before his breakout role of Jin in the television series, "Lost". In 2005 he appeared as one of the sexiest men alive in "People Magazine". Who is he?

Answer: Daniel Dae Kim

Daniel Dae Kim was born in Busan, South Korea, but raised in Easton, Pennsylvania. He graduated university with a double major in political science and theatre. He also graduated from NYU's Graduate Acting Program in 1996. In addition to his many television and movie credits, he has starred as the King of Siam in the play, "The King and I" at the Royal Albert Hall in London in 2009.

7. This award-winning Canadian actress has found success across North America. She starred in the movies, "Under the Tuscan Sun" and "Sideways", but is best known as Dr. Christina Yang on the television series, "Grey's Anatomy". Who is she?

Answer: Sandra Oh

Sandra Oh was born in Ontario, Canada to Korean immigrant parents. She turned down a journalism scholarship to study drama at the National Theatre School of Canada in Montreal. She won a Genie award for best actress in the Canadian film, "Double Happiness".

She has also won an NAACP Image Award for her work on the HBO series, "Arli$$" and Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild awards for her role as Dr. Christina Yang on the television series, "Grey's Anatomy".

8. Born and raised in San Francisco, this bisexual entertainer is best known as a stand-up comedienne. She had a failed television series called, "All American Girl" and has authored two books, "I'm the One That I Want" and "I Have Chosen to Stay and Fight". Who is she?

Answer: Margaret Cho

Korean-American Margaret Cho started stand-up comedy in clubs at age 16. Her success on the club scene led to a rise in popularity on the college circuit as well as late-night television. After a failed television series, she rebounded with several well received comedy tours and concert films.

She has created and starred in a live burlesque/vaudeville show, written two books, dabbled in fashion design, starred in films, has her own reality television show, and has recorded music with plans on putting together an album.

9. This award-winning journalist is the host of "National Geographic Explorer", and is a special correspondent for "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and "CNN". You may best know her as a former co-host of the television show, "The View". Who is she?

Answer: Lisa Ling

California born Chinese-American Lisa Ling started her career in television at the age of 16. By 18, she was both a news reporter for "Channel One News" and a student at the University of Southern California. Her work as war correspondent and her investigative journalism skills have been highly regarded.

In 2009 her journalist sister, Laura Ling, and her colleague Euna Lee were detained in North Korea for illegal entry and sentenced to 12 years of hard labour.

10. He was a teenage stuntman in Bruce Lee films, and is renowned for his acrobatic martial arts style. His Hollywood break-through movie was "Rumble in the Bronx". Since then, this international star has been in blockbuster movies such as "Rush Hour" and "Shanghai Noon". Who is he?

Answer: Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan was born and raised in Hong Kong, and attended The China Drama Academy, where he studied martial arts, acrobatics, drama and singing. He was a child star and fearless stuntman before finding success in the Hong Kong film industry. His break-through to North American audiences came in 1995, and has since starred in several box-office hits.

He performs his own stunts and, as of 2009, holds the Guinness Book of World Records for "Most Stunts By a Living Actor". He is also a successful recording artist in Hong Kong and Asia.

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