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| Jackson Heights Angel
Name: Lucy Liu
Age: 37 Jackson Heights This daughter of Chinese immigrants is hoping to make it big one day in show biz. A graduate of Stuyvesant High School and a lover of the accordion, Lucy from Jackson Heights has had some film and television roles but is looking forward to her big break. Turned off by the “dark and sarcastic” atmosphere of NYU, she transferred to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where she earned a degree in Chinese Language and Culture. While there, she also took classes in dance, voice, fine arts and acting. Following being cast in a low-budget rendition of Alice in Wonderland, Lucy headed for Hollywood to try her luck. Though she was initially cast in stereotypical Asian roles, she did manage to get a guest spot as a waitress on Beverly Hills 90210. It was that show that led to other bit parts on shows like NYPD Blue, ER and The X Files, all before landing a feature role in the failed Rhea Pearlman show Pearl. Following a small role in Jerry Maguire, Lucy was cast for an episode of Ally McBeal. That role, Ling Woo, was a hit with audiences and she became a regular on the show. From there, and with the help of her extensive martial arts training in Kali-Eskrima-Silat, a skill involving swords and sticks, she was cast opposite Jackie Chan in Shanghai Noon. From there she made the jump to Charlie’s Angels and a series of other films. In her free time, Lucy enjoys rock climbing, horseback riding and working on multimedia art projects - she had a show in 1993 at the Cast Iron Gallery in SoHo. So for the young girl from Jackson Heights, we’re all hoping that some day she makes it big and gains a little bit of fame. |
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| SI Swimsuit Issue
Yup, it's the 2005 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Unveiling Press Conference and QConf lensman Steve Azarra had to be there to shoot: (clockwise, from top left): Bridget Hall, Jessica Van Der Steen, this year's cover girl Carolyn Murphy holding the issue with her cover photo, Mark & Stephanie McGwire.
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| From Astoria to Broadway
Last week marked the 21-year anniversary of the death Astoria native Ethel Merman. Born Ethel Agnes Zimmerman in the third floor bedroom of her grandmother’s house at 359 4th Ave, Astoria, in 1908, Merman had an early dream of becoming a movie star. She lived near the Famous Players-Lasky’s Astoria Studios and often saw a number of silent movie stars come and go. She had an early love for singing and made extra money performing in nightclubs and private parties while attending Bryant High School. Sometime after earning a Warner Bros. contract in films, she changed her last name to Merman. A serious case of tonsillitis in 1929 somehow caused the young singer to have an even louder and more powerful voice and her first Broadway show, “Girl Crazy” left audiences in awe with her rendition of the song, “I Got Rhythm.” She became the hottest talent on Broadway and remained a huge attraction until she died after being diagnosed with a brain tumor in 1984.
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| Queens Director
Martin Scorcese, who was born in Queens, has been nominated yet again by the Academy Awards, which airs February 270. This time, his film, “The Aviator,” has the potential to take home 11 Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director. Although he has never won Best Director, Scorcese might be running out of time if he continues to get nominated and come home empty in the category. According to a recent Forbes magazine article, which cites a study by a University of Toronto physician, Oscar winning directors live about two years longer than those who have only been nominated. Clint Eastwood is 12 years older than Scorcese and “Million Dollar Baby,” which is directed by Eastwood, will be up against Scorcese for the nod. Scorcese can always take his chances with the gambling community. Las Vegas odds are giving him a 6-5 shot at the best film, while “Million Dollar Baby,” was given a 2-1 chance of winning.
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