Acting Up
I've been performing my whole life and it's been wonderful and hard work sharpening my craft.Hosting Online
I hosted these videos for the great Chicago Indy Media Collective! I introduced one, two, three video clips about the rocking Anti-War march in March, 2005 in Chicago.
I Love Acting!
Check out my headshots and acting resume on this website and on the Actors Access webbie.
ACTING NEWS:
Check out our Chicago based Asian American theater group: A-SQAURED THEATER WORKSHOP. A-Squared Theater Workshop aims to create an artistic environment of risk taking and growth for Asian American theater artists in Chicago. No boundaries, baby! Our first play was "Trial by Water" by Qui Nguyen.
NOW ON STAGE UNTIL 8/24/08:
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This is the trailer from THE MINX. I star in this movie by Michael Smith, available on Netflix!
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My acting reel:
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WATCH CHIC-A-GO-GO ONLINE HERE! Next taping is 8/30/08 and there's a sub host that day. TAPINGS ARE AT CAN STUDIOS, 322 S. GREEN STREET. I've hosted this wacky dance show for kids of all ages for a decade. It's the greatest show on TV!
The Chic-A-Go-Go family made a movie! Details here: Chic-A-Go-Go! 
The show airs Tuesdays at 8:30 PM & Wednesdays at 3:30 PM on Channel 19 in Chicago. Get your Chic-A-Go-Go t-shirts, hats & baby clothes swag here & look ultra cool representin'.
Here I am as the robot in "The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow" in 2007.
Here I am as Sister Judy in "Spaceship Convent".
I'm in this documentary called, "That Asian Thang"
I was interviewed for this documentary called, "Projecting Asian America: The Asian Presence in Hollywood"
I studied Meisner at Act One Studios and it's *so* great. It's influencing me in the neatest ways, I so dig it.
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Acting News
:2008
Janury:
Already lots of auditioning for theater & commercial acting. Great!
14: Korean voice over work. A first.
26: Chic A Go Go taping!
Working on so so so many TAVA parties.
February:
Still so many Tava parties to work.
TEACHING YOGA!
8: Leading the dance at a kid's party.
9: MCing "A Tibetan Valentine" kid's show befitting the Tibetan Children's Village
17: Chic A Go Go taping! Noon-3PM
19-25: In St. Louis studying with my main yoga man, Rod Styker
26: Recording vocals with John Greenfield
March:
2: MCing the Wacky Run
2: HOSTING THE FREE CHIC A GO GO MOVIE SCREENING!
15: Taping A Chic A Go Go!
18-4/11: Rehearsing "Hana's Suitcase" with Chicago Children's Theatre
3/26: DJing at Cobra Lounge to benefit Girls Rock! Chicago
April:
1-11: Rehearsing "Hana's Suitcase" with Chicago Children's Theatre
11 - 5/11: "Hana's Suitcase" with Chicago Children's Theatre
18: Staged reading of "Wind Cries Mary" with A-Squared Theater Workshop
29: LIVE Chic-A-Go-Go broadcast!
May:
1-11: "Hana's Suitcase" with Chicago Children's Theatre
17-20: In NYC
31-June 4: Studying with my main man, Rod Styker
Yikes! This acting log is missing 6 months worth of activity from 2007. Eh, I know I'm always keeping busy so you can just imagine the "Trial By Water" show I did last year along with the random commercial film gigs, kid's party MCing and photo shoots.
*2007*
August:
until the 14th: in Philly, NYC & The Himalayan Institute!
16: Judging at IO at the fun Impress The Apes
26: Chic-A-Go-Go taping!
July
...we closed "Jenny Chow", wow!
...hosted Chic-a-Go-Go!
...I was out of town meditating and visiting museums. It was bad ass.
June:
"THE INTELLIGENT DESIGN OF JENNY CHOW: An Instant Message with Excitable Music" runs Thursdays-Sundays.
2 - Chic-A-Go-Go tapes and tapes
4 - Standardized Patient work at Loyolla. I love being sick!
5 - Hosting Chic-A-Go-Go in Millennium Park
10 - Chic-A-Go-Go movie screening at Schubas!
11-13 - "20 Poems and a Song" as part of the Bailiwick's Director's Festival XX
23 - Staged reading of "SWEET GINGER, HOT AND BLUE" by P.H. Lin as part of Chicago HER-RAH 2007: A Festival of The World’s Best Women Playwrights And Their New Plays
27 - DJing at the wonderful Danny's for a Girls Rock! Benefit
28 - More Standardized Patient work
30 - Return of the Blitzkrieg Bopz at The Note!
May:
"The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow" runs Thursday - Sundays.
2 - Sandwich promotions. Glamorous work.
7 - On WLUW radio promoting "The Minx"
7 - More print & voice over work for Teletech
11 - Voice over work for June 20
12 - "The Minx" DVD release screening at Schubas!
31 - Hosting I-Go Car CD Release Party at Metro.
In April 2007...
..."The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow" continues all month!
...I MCed at Hmart in Niles at an Asian Festival
...Shot more Indy Media hosting episodes
...Was on WZRD radio talking about "The Minx" screening
...Shot a student film at Columbia, "Years of Silence"
...Chic-A-Go-Go continues to rock and roll!
...I booked at least 3 gigs with Teletech print and voice overs. They're so nice!
In March 2007...
...I play a robot in "The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow" with Collaboraction
...We did Chic-A-Go-Go's 500th episode taping...wow!
...I directed and performed in a staged reading of "Mothers & Tigers: True Stories of Korean Women" with A-Squared Theater Workshop
...more Standardized Patient work galore
...I shot an industrial for United
...I worked with Dramatic Diversity again, I just love Byron
In February 2007...
...I filmed a commercial in South Dakota
...I did Standardized Patient work with Loyolla Medical School. Apparently, I fake pain very well.
...I filmed more good news with the Chicago Indy Media Collective
...I drummed with "Greenfield Park" at a fund raiser for Nasiy Dolar, running for 50th Ward Alderperson. GO NAISY.
...I did a staged reading of "Trial by Water" @ with A-Squared Theater Workshop
In January 2007...
...I did a Meisner Demo Night at Act One Studios
...I booked a freeziing cold print job for an annual report. brrr.
...I start rehearsal on "The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow" with Collaboraction
...I taped more great Chic-A-Go-Go's
In December 2006...
...I MCed a Holiday Party at Moksha Yoga.
...I MCed Dance Along Nutcracker at the Chicago Cultural Center.
...I rocked with my fave band, Kim @ Schubas.
In November 2006...
...I filming with the good folks from Pancake Mountain in DC!
...We shot more Chic-A-Go-Go episodes.
...I organized and drummed at "Covers for Cover" at the Empty Bottle to benefit Deborah's Place. We raised over $1500!
In October, 2006...
...I'm wrapping up Meisner Repitition with Eileen Vorbach.
...we taped Chic-A-Go-Go in studio and at at the Chicago Cultural Center!
...I took a movement workshop at Actors Movement Studio in NYC with the great Janice.
...I was an extra in a Quizno's commerical.
...I'll work with Will County on an industrial.
...I performed with Dramatic Diversity for the first time and loved it.
In September, 2006...
...I was an extra in a Meijer's commercial.
...I did a voice over for the American Skin Cancer Association.
...I mimed drumming at the Zell party! What a show...
...I read a script at the Park Avenue Produce Salon
...I hosting a private Chic-A-Go-Go taping for I-Go cars!
In August, 2006...
...I did voice overs for McDonalds snackies.
...we taped more Chic-A-Go-Go tapings!
...we shot Chic-A-Go-Go at Millenium Park! I just love that stage.
...I graduated from the Meisner program at Act One, hooray!
...we took our movement show, "And The Lack Thereof", to Indiana. It was great fun.
In July, 2006...
...Chic-A-Go-Go was on WGN's Morning Show, live! Thanks to the dancers who woke up before 6:00AM to dance with us at their studios. It was a great time!
...I was interviewed for a documentary on Asian artists called . Great guys!
...I performed in an Anatomy Collective movement play, "And the Lack Thereof".
...we taped great Chic-A-Go-Go shows!
...I'm working on a scene from Pinter's "Old Times" for David Cromer's directing class with Kyla Brundage. What a great & strange play!
...more Beaujolais & rum promotions!
...I MCed a Silk Road Meets The Gay Games event at Millennium Park. How fun!
...Chic A Go Go did a GREAT outdoor event called "ohm" at the Gallery 37 building. Here's a writeup on Flavorpill. Anatomy Collective play called, "...And a Lack Thereof" running in July and August.
...I shot an industrial for the coolest production guys, Bucktown Pictures.
...Cuervo Flav-o-flav samplings? Sure. Look out, Mt. Gay!
..I start Meisner 5 and an On Camera class at Act One Studios. I'm so all Ted Hoerl all the time!
In May, 2006...
...I'm in "Picnic" with David Cromer directing @ Act One Studios. What fun!
...I auditioned for the Unified Generals that included theatres like Apple Tree, Piven and Northlight. Wooooo...
...Rum and tequila promotions? Sure.
...I worked the National Restaurant Association tradeshow. Portionables makes good sauce!
...I did a voice over for St. Vincent's Hospital as a mom..."for me and my child".
...I worked on my first Shakespeare monologue, Kate from The Taming of the Shrew. Perfect, huh?
...& now onto "Keely & Du" in Meisner Script Application class, can't wait!
In April, 2006...
...I discussed "Women WHO Rock" rather than "Women IN Rock" @ a Columbia College panel
...I MCed the Milestone Awards Benefit for the Asian American Institute
... I hosted Chic-A-Go-Go!, hooray!
...I did a live industrial for McDonalds and thankfully didn't have to eat a Big Mac.
...More liquor promotions. Good thing I love talking to people about anything!
...I started a monologue class. More arsenal!
...more Meisner Repitition and Script Application again where I'm working on "Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune"
In March, 2006...
...I hosted videos for the great Chicago Indy Media Collective! I introduced one, two, three video clips about the rocking Anti-War March, 2006 in Chicago.
...I shot trailers for the Asian American Showcase
...I worked on "Waiting For Lefty" in Meinser Script Application and cried too much!
...Did you see me work Scotch or Beaujolais promotions? Good.
...Last month taking 3 Meisner classes: Advanced Repitition, a 2/3 class *and* Script Application.
In February, 2006...
...I worked on "The Woolgatherer" in Meisner Script Application, good stuff.
...Still studying in Act One's Meisner program, taking Advanced Repitition, a 2/3 class *and* Script Application, whew!
...I auditioned for David Cromer and got a part in "Picnic"!
...Did you see me work Beaujolais promotions? Good.
In January, 2006...
...We shot the last scenes of The Minx in Hong Kong, woohoo!
...I recorded even more TrueCredit.com commercials, how great!
...Did you see me work Scotch or Beaujolais promotions? Good.
...Chic A Go Go! taped the first weekend of 2006, what a great way to ring in the new year!
...In Act One's Meisner program, I started Advanced Repitition, a 2/3 class *and* Script Application, whew!
In December, 2005...
...I was a silent banker in another training video, but at least I was the boss, ha!
...We shot Chic A Go Go! on New Year's Eve and boy, what a packed taping. Great fun!
...Still at Meisner 2/3 and Advanced Repitition at Act One. More fun!
...Hallmark commerical extra work, anyone? Sure.
In November, 2005...
...I'll MC an important 15th Anniversary benefit dinner for KAN-WIN, a Korean American domestic violence center for battered women.
...TrueCredit.com hosts my voice overs yet again - I've been working with them for a year, already. Totally great people!
...I was a bad nurse in a training industrial. Bad, not naughty.
...Still at Meisner 2/3 and Advanced Repitition at Act One. More fun!
...We'll shoot pick up scenes for The Minx. Glad it's not over yet!
...We shot the Xmas and New Year Chic A Go Go episodes. I didn't wear my elf costume for the first time in years, but holiday filiming still rocked.
...The Disc Doctor rang again and I answered with another voice over job.
In October, 2005...
...We wrapped up major filming of The Minx movie. Next filming wil be in Hong Kong in Janaury, brrr!
...Still at Meisner 2/3 and Advanced Repitition at Act One. More fun!
...I did a voice over for Disc Doctor that will air on local radio soon. Just in time for the holidays?
...We shot yet another amazing Chic A Go Go on which two beautiful people got hitched! It was lovely!
In September, 2005...
...We shot our annual Halloween Chic A Go Go episode! I was The Minx, duh.
...I hosted more R&R Karaoke.
...I started Meisner 2/3 and Advanced Repitition at Act One. More fun!
...We shot even more of The Minx movie, including a solo guitar set I played. I was so nervous!
In August, 2005...
...I MC'ed lots of rock & roll karaoke shows, so much fun!
...Still taking Meinser 1 Act One. Wish me luck!
...I shot TV commericals for Bally's Fitness. I'm the "bohemian" girl who loves working out. Schubas
...I did TV commerical voice overs for TrueCredit.com. What a great behind the scenes crew.
...The Minx still shoots. I really love my cat burgular outfit!
...Chic A Go Go is still go-ing strong.
...Beaujolais wines? You bet. Look for me in my Beaujolais t-shirt!
...I'm doing other spirit promotions, too.
In July, 2005...
...We started shooting an indie film, "The Minx". I love my cat burgular outfit!
...We taped another set of rocking Chic A Go Go episodes.
...Rock and roll karaoke stands no chance against my yakking.
...Still taking Meinser 1 Act One. Wish me luck!
...Did someone ask for Beaujolais wine? Ask me as I promote these fine wines.
In June, 2005...
...I did a radio commercial voice over for Northwestern Business College.
...I started Meinser acting classes at Act One. Wish me luck!
...More & more Chic A Go Go episodes are taped!
...I MCed rock & roll karaoke shows. I get to belt it out onstage as a sanger!
In May, 2005...
...I'm Keneau Reeves' secretary in the first American remake of a Korean film, "Il Mare". How exciting, my first major film! I'm sure I'll end up on the cutting room floor, but still fun.
...I was cast in a cool indie film called, "The Minx" where I play the minx, an Asian American female martial artist rock singer who steals from the rich and gives to the poor. Art imitating life?!
...I MCed "Woman Warrior Festival" for Columbia College at Heartland Cafe. There were many female Asian drummers, cool.
...taping Chic A Go Go was way too much fun. Always!
In April, 2005...
...I'll be in India and Bhutan!
In March, 2005...
...I marched in a band for Staples Office supply stores & was in both St. Patrick's Day Parades. Sout' Side was the greatest, but no kazoo.
...Chic A Go Go was high energy and great to tape.
In February, 2005...
...I posed for amazing photographer, Lloyd DeGrane. He's shooting folks eating dinner at home for an exhibit and book. He's great!
...I emceed an amazing Tsunami Relief Benefit at Schubas. We raised almost $10,000 for the American Red Cross, hooray!
...I recorded a voice over for Targetcom, again. Check out TrueCredit.com's instructional CD.
...we tape our 400th episode of Chic A Go Go! Hooray hooray!
...I'm Ford tough for another year at the Chicago Auto Show. I don't keep the Ford sweaters, though - forgive me. Hooray?
In January, 2005...
...we shot another set of amazing Chic A Go Go episodes, whew.
...I shot an audition tape to be a Clue Crew member on Jeopardy!
In December...
...we started shooting the Chic A go Go movie, woohoo!
...I did a voice over for TrueCredit.com. Check for these TV commercials all over cable in January.
...I dressed as a giant peapod and gave out candy canes on Michigan Avenue. Eh, it's a living!
...Park Avenue Produce wrapped our nutty indie film about lesbian nuns from outer space: "Spaceship Convent"!
...I was a Gillette girl, even though I like a little stubble.
...Chic A Go Go taping again and again and again!
In November...
...Park Avenue Produce still shoots our nutty indie film about lesbian nuns from outer space: "Spaceship Convent"!
...the Chic A Go Go taping rocked! I love the Windy City Rollers!
In October...
...You drank for free when I gave you wonderful spirit samples as a liquor rep. Mmm....
...Chic A Go Go Halloween taping with Paul Frank? Heck yah!
...Hosting a Halloween kids show at Empty Bottle is goodness all the way around.
...Park Avenue Produce still shoots our nutty indie film about lesbian nuns from outer space: "Spaceship Convent"!
In September...
...I did a print job for an Abbott Labs off-shoot company. I was a wife who painted the house. We had a great time! Possibly the best shoot I've ever done, the people were so cool.
...I managed a two day cell phone promotion in Chicago. Can you hear me?
...Chic A Go Go tapings are always a GO!
In August...
...Yes, Chic A Go Go! rocks the universe again with the return of the fantasy dance. Another fun taping!
...I spent some of August in Tucson, AZ & back in NYC. Protesting the RNC was FANTASTIC. This is what democracy looks like!
In July...
...I spent most of July in NYC taking care of the world's cutest nephew. Really, he's sssooo good!
...I hosted yet another triple action Chic A Go Go! set. Can you have too much fun?!
In June...
...I hosted yet another incredible set of Chic A Go Go episodes that featured Bang! Bang! and Wonderloaf, two incredible local bands that are GREAT performers. I always appreciate good showpeople!
...I drummed in the Pride Parade. It was SO COOL being in a float in this colorful and positive energy parade.
...I was on the cover of New City Newspaper in Chicago! The article was on Chicago's Koreatown & had nothing to do with me. I like the photo on the inside much better than the cover, but I'm happy to have been asked to model.
...I was your friendly booze ambassador again in your local booze stores.
...I supervised a promotion at Wrigley Field in the drizzle. The Cubs lost, oh well.
In May...
...I hosted another 3-peat of Chic A Go Go shows. It was a high energy taping with lots of 6 year olds. So cool! Sharkula was a hip hop artist who free styled in a crazy way. It was so fun!
...I hosted the Asian Pacific American Cabert at the Chicago Cultural Center. I'm so proud to be annually involved with the Cultural Center's APA Heritage Month! I think it's been...5 years now?
...I performed with Team Do!Boo! at the Chicago Cultural Center's APA Caberet. It was a great show! Team Do!Boo! went out for yummy Korean food afterwards. Mmmmmmmmmmm...
...I MC'ed a Movieside Films show at the fabulous Stray Show. Lots of "alternative" art & bad ass films. So much stimuli!
In April...
...I MC'ed the Schuba's Employee Talent Show. (I also played 2 rock shows that night. Whew!)
...I spoke to young Korean American adults about career choices at Northeastern Illinois University and at Korean Martyr's Catholic Church. A kid asked if our cars had rims...ha!
...I performed a reader theater style show with our Korean American girl art gang, Team Do!Boo! at Mish Mash Variety Show. It was intense!
...I hosted 3 full-house Chic A Go Go episodes, including a nice tribute to Chris Playboy. RIP.
...I was an ESPN girl for a promotion where I took digital pictures for their sporty website...& all I got was this lousy t-shirt.
In March...
...I was interviewed on the Night Show as part of Rubber Monkey Puppet Theater Company.
...I modeled for Shure microphones. I think I'll be on the microphone packages, haha!
...I hosted possibly the highest energy Chic A Go Go shows ever!
...I did promotions at the Allstate Arena for the Chicago Rush arena football team and, of course, at your local super markets. No, I wasn't a cheerleader, silly.
...I hosted Rock & Roll Karaoke several times and LOVED it. Sing! Jump! Drum roll, please.
In Februray...
...I promoted 99 Bananas liquor. Potassium, indeed.
...I was a Contest Model at the Chicago Auto Show for Ford. Ford tuff!
...I did a live industrial for Nexium medicine. No upset tummy here!
...I hosted 2 amazing Chic A Go Go shows...theramins rule!
In January...
...I promoted various products at your local grocers.
...I was an extra in a McDonald's industrial. McWow!
...I was a principal in 3 TV commercials for Majestic Star Casino with Da Coach, Mike Ditka!
...I hosted 3 amazing Chic A Go Go episodes in one taping, whew! The biggest crowd ever.
In December 2003...
...I was an extra in a TV commercial for Oncore Frozen Foods. Eat up!
...I acted as an English quack in the 2003 Caketown Holiday video. I love these guys! My fave pagans ever.
...I MCed a live auction at a Celebration/Fund Raiser for the Korean arts community. Illinois Secretary of State Jessie White was there! He gave a nice speech that was sincere, smiley and without cuecards.
...I put my big ol' smile to work holiday merchandising at various stores in Chicagoland and modeled/hosted at a private event at The Vic. Sounds shady, but it's on the up and up. If it was that shady, I wouldn't tell you about it!
...we went LIVE, baby LIVE from CAN studios for our annual Holiday Chic A Go Go show AND interviewed Jim Jarmusch! I love him!
In November 2003...
...I did a photo shoot for Career Builders. The photo will run in the Miami Herald. I modeled as a bored Administrative Assitant. Been there, done that!
...we filmed more amazing Chic A Go Go episodes!