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Editor-In-Chief: Anne Tsang
Photographer: Olaf Mueller (www.omstudio.hk)
Makeup/Hair: Tadashi Nomura (www.officenomura.com)
Manager: Natasha Spann

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As an actress, Gina has appeared in the WWII feature film
ONLY THE BRAVE opposite Jason Scott Lee
(Dragon: Bruce Lee Story) as his wife – 1939 Nisei Beauty
Queen, “Eleanor Takase.” This period piece by director Lane Nishikawa also stars veteran actors, Tamlyn Tomita
(Joy Luck Club) and the late Pat Morita (Karate Kid 2)
in his final film. Gina was also the lead love interest in
DAY OF INDEPENDENCE, a Japanese-American
internment camp film by Academy Award Winner,
Chris Tashima and a lead role in the urban comedy,
THE HOT SPOT directed by Larenz Tate.

On television, she recently guest-starred on the new hit drama series FLASHFORWARD (ABC).
Other credits include SHARK (CBS), QUINTUPLETS (FOX), PORT CHARLES (ABC), CITY GUYS (NBC), LUCKY (FX) to name a few. Gina studied theatre at the NYU Tisch School of Drama and continues at the Ivana Chubbuck Studio in Los Angeles, as she prepares to start principal photography on her next film,
4-BIDDEN (2010) starring Eric Roberts.

As a singer, Gina has performed the National Anthem in enormous venues, most notably for the
NBA and MLB – STAPLES CENTER, MADISON SQUARE GARDEN and DODGER STADIUM.
She trained at THE JUILLIARD SCHOOL in New York and continues her training under vocal coach to the stars –
SETH RIGGS. Gina has previously released a music video/single in Japan, “Unmei No Ai” with a cameo by Hawaiian heartthrob, Jason Scott Lee.

Most recently, Gina lends her voice as a J-Pop singer in the new animated Cartoon Network series, TITAN MAXIMUM (2009),
a spin-off of the hugely popular, Robot Chicken starring
Seth Green and Rachel Leigh Cook. She is also the first
Asian-Amerian singer to perform on the gospel
show, PRAISE THE LORD on TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network) – the only Christian performance and talk show, consisting of a billion viewers worldwide. Gina will soon be recording her debut album in the genre of Pop/Island/R&B in Hawaii.

Currently, Gina is seen worldwide in the current issue of
THE PENINSULA TOKYO (2009), a 5-star hotel publication. Chosen among an elite echelon of the hottest Japanese talent today, her 12 page editorial and photo spread is among the legendary Tadanori Yokoo, Tatsuya Matsui, Ryuichi Sakamoto,
and martial arts superstar, Kane Kosugi.

Gina was born and raised in Torrance, CA and is the oldest of 3 sisters. She is fluent in English/Japanese, a classically trained pianist, and was the MVP of her high school basketball team as a starting point guard in her freshman year. Gina is a devout Christian and hopes to release a gospel record in the future.

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Sunflowers are starting to bloom here in Japan. There are many around where I live and I think they are quite fabulous to see. They can get pretty big and the yellow is very beautiful. This is just a short clip taken with the Creative Vado HD to give you an idea of how they can be seen in Japan. This particular shot was taken near Nagano city in a residential area. Although these are pretty big, you can actually find sunflowers much bigger than this around the countryside. There are also a lot of bees around them too so you have to be careful. Video by Jim Atwood Photography at http://www.jimatwood.net

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Based in Japan for 25 years I have considerable coverage of the country. Please visit http://www.asiaimages.net for a complete list, browse or slideshows.

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Candid portraits of Japanese angels accross the streets of Tokyo – Street Photography by © LE_M@SC (France) – My vision of the city, pictures made in only 8 days, first time in Japan – Music by Kings Of Convenience (my ship isn’t pretty)

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A collection of Colorful Street Art Photographs taken in Nagano City Japan by Jim Atwood Photography at http://www.jimatwood.net. Musical Soundtrack by Music Soundtrack by Sunbyrn. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Sunbyrn.

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Part 3 of Q&A with director Sion Sono!

Sensational indie filmmaker Sion Sono returns to JAPAN CUTS with this much anticipated, gripping four-hour hentai (pervert) epic brimming with absurd gore, cross-dressers, sin and love triangles while exposing the contradictions within human nature. Yu feels compelled to commit sins for his father, who has become a catholic priest and demands daily confessions from him. As a result, Yu joins a local gang and becomes a master of hentai photography. Amidst the chaos that ensues, he falls in love at first sight with Yoko, whom he later discovers will become his new step sister. With an evil religious cult leader determined to convert his family and steal his precious Yoko away, Yu must go to extreme lengths to save the love of his life.

Part of JAPAN CUTS: Festival of New Japanese Film

co-presented with the New York Asian Film Festival

http://www.japansociety.org/event_detail?eid=6f265ab6

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Visit Japan in Autumn and Winter to get colourful photo opportunities around every corner. Fall foliage is wonderful in mountains, forests, gorges, national parks and city gardens, if you know where to go. Winter is good for bird watching, snow festivals, ice sculptures and spectacular snow country scenery. Best seen if you have your own transport and know where to go. A good reason why people see more of Japan when they join a small group escorted tour with Destination Management – Toursgallery.com who provide a full size luxury private charter coach , even for only 15 guests.

Also visit the Destination Management YouTube site to see our Spring Summer photos including cherry blossom, wisteria, iris and azalea gardens, pottery, art and crafts.

Toursgallery escorted small group tours for 10 to 20 guests are all created exclusively by Ken Osetroff & Mayumi Gray. YouTube videos produced by Anna Osetroff & Ben Jurss.

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Kanji Japan is a photography collection of Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji that make up the Japanese writing system. I find these writing characters to be an artform in itself and are a joy to photograph. Images were taken by Jim Atwood Photography at http://www.jimatwood.net in Nagoya, Tokyo, Yokohama, and Nagano Japan. Soundtrack is remixed by http://cornandbeans.newgrounds.com. Thanks!

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Part 2 of Q&A with director Sion Sono!

Sensational indie filmmaker Sion Sono returns to JAPAN CUTS with this much anticipated, gripping four-hour hentai (pervert) epic brimming with absurd gore, cross-dressers, sin and love triangles while exposing the contradictions within human nature. Yu feels compelled to commit sins for his father, who has become a catholic priest and demands daily confessions from him. As a result, Yu joins a local gang and becomes a master of hentai photography. Amidst the chaos that ensues, he falls in love at first sight with Yoko, whom he later discovers will become his new step sister. With an evil religious cult leader determined to convert his family and steal his precious Yoko away, Yu must go to extreme lengths to save the love of his life.

Part of JAPAN CUTS: Festival of New Japanese Film

co-presented with the New York Asian Film Festival

http://www.japansociety.org/event_detail?eid=6f265ab6

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http://www.japansociety.org

Part 1 of Q&A with director Sion Sono!

Sensational indie filmmaker Sion Sono returns to JAPAN CUTS with this much anticipated, gripping four-hour hentai (pervert) epic brimming with absurd gore, cross-dressers, sin and love triangles while exposing the contradictions within human nature. Yu feels compelled to commit sins for his father, who has become a catholic priest and demands daily confessions from him. As a result, Yu joins a local gang and becomes a master of hentai photography. Amidst the chaos that ensues, he falls in love at first sight with Yoko, whom he later discovers will become his new step sister. With an evil religious cult leader determined to convert his family and steal his precious Yoko away, Yu must go to extreme lengths to save the love of his life.

Part of JAPAN CUTS: Festival of New Japanese Film

co-presented with the New York Asian Film Festival

http://www.japansociety.org/event_detail?eid=6f265ab6

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