Robin and Leslie for Hanes

Saturday, April 16, 2011 Chris Charles 0

Ever hear the expression “don’t get your panties in a bunch”? Well, apparently that’s what happened to Robin (actress and musician Gwendoline Yeo) during this recent segment of the fictional talk show What’s Up? with Robin and Leslie.

Asian Reporter Tricia Takanawa

Friday, April 1, 2011 Chris Charles 0

There have been Asian news journalists featured here in the past, but none who seem to possess the same eloquent yet underlying, sexuality as Asian reporter Tricia Takanawa.

Asian Lady Rockers

Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Chris Charles 0

Even though their music is usually harder and not compatible with the sound of the more “bubble gum” girl groups that are so popular throughout Asia, some Asian all-girl rock bands, that are the real deal, have earned international fan bases.

Seoul Hooters Girl, Jessie

Thursday, March 10, 2011 Chris Charles 1

While researching Hooters restaurants in Asia for last month’s entry on Japanese Hooters girls, I happened across some photos of 24-year-old student and former Seoul Hooters Girl, “Jessie,” who’s very friendly and outgoing.

Nara’s “Veggie Love” Casting Session

Saturday, February 26, 2011 Chris Charles 0

Nara was one of many girls who auditioned for PETA’s “Veggie Love” ad, which the animal rights group claimed was rejected by NBC to run during Super Bowl XLV. (Funny, since the Super Bowl was broadcast on Fox, not NBC.)

Stephanie Jun

Wednesday, February 16, 2011 Chris Charles 0

This unplanned online interview was conducted April 3rd, 2009 at Stephanie Jun’s request, because she was, as she put it; “home and bored on a Friday night.” So, knowing she had recently begun a career as a makeup artist, I thought; “sure, why not?”

Japanese Hooters Girls

Friday, February 4, 2011 Chris Charles 2

When Hooters opened up its first Japanese franchise in October of 2010 in Tokyo’s Akasaka Plaza, Japan became the sixth Asian country to have a Hooters franchise. Here are some of the girls who are now known as the original Japanese Hooters Girls.

Satomi, Risa, and Marina for Wrist Cutter G

Wednesday, January 5, 2011 Chris Charles 3

Here are the late gravure idols Satomi Shigemori, Risa Inoue, and Marina Kanda (RIP to all) advertising “Wrist Cutter G,” which became the hottest cutter for Japanese students belonging to extracurricular wrist-cutting clubs, soon after this spot aired in early