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Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Passes Away at Age 96

Posted by AC Team - on Sunday, 26 November 2023

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Passes Away at Age 96
When I got married and moved to a Ranch north of Tucson, Arizona, I was still a broadcaster for an ABC TV affiliate Magazine show, but the rest of my life completely changed. I remember when the late First Lady Rosalynn Carter arrived at our Kai Ranch and greeted our family. She was beautiful and very kind. She wrote me a handwritten note wishing me good wishes in happiness and health. I wish I could thank her for her kindness again. Thank you First Lady Rosalynn Carter.

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Asia Society Southern California U.S. Asia Entertainment Summit

Posted by Suzanne Kai on Sunday, 06 November 2022

Asia Society Southern California U.S. Asia Entertainment Summit

Los Angeles

October 30, 2022

By Taylor Yukiko Sato and Suzanne Joe Kai

 

The 2022 U.S.-Asia Entertainment Summit was a historic event that brought leaders from Hollywood and the Asian entertainment industry to Los Angeles. 

Janet Yang, Chair of U.S.-Asia Entertainment Summit, was honored with the 2022 Career Achievement Award.

Janet made history as the first Asian American, and fourth woman to become the President of the Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Actress and emcee of the evening’s gala, Kara Wang said “I am particularly honored to be here as we honor Janet with the Career Achievement Award."

"We call her the Asian godmother of the industry because she has had a hand in so many of our careers. And I am just very very happy that I get to be here with this moment as we shower her with love… She has done so much for us.” 

CEO and Co-Founder of Gold House and AU Holdings, Bing Chen led a Fireside Chat with Janet Yang as she reflected on her career.

This was the 13th U.S.-Asia Entertainent Summit with panels spotlighting top talent in the Asian and Asian American entertainment industry. 

StudioLA's Paul Lee and Suzanne Kai Catch Up With Jackie Chan Star of The Tuxedo

Posted by AC Team on Monday, 11 August 2003

Paul Lee and Suzanne Kai talk to Jackie Chan in his starring role in the movie The Tuxedo

International superstar Jackie Chan is back in fine form in Dreamworks The Tuxedo. Chan stars as cabbie James Tong, who becomes an accidental secret agent when his boss, playboy millionaire Clark Devlin (Jason Isaacs) is hospitalized.Starring opposite Jennifer Love Hewitt, who plays a rookie agent, the two set out to foil a sinister plot.

StudioLAs Paul Lee and Suzanne Kai caught up with Jackie at a press roundtable in Los Angeles. Jackie had everyone laughing throughout the half hour chat about his latest action comedy.The laughter was so loud in fact, that transcribing the conversation to text will not do it justice so we decided to just let you in on audio highlights of the conversation itself.

Stay tuned for more as we bring you highlights of StudioLAs entertaining interview with The Tuxedos star Jennifer Love Hewitt.

Jackie Chan Tuxedo Roundtable (MP3 Format, 4 MB)

StudioLA's Suzanne Kai interviews Sir Anthony Hopkins star of Hearts in Atlantis

Posted by AC Team on Tuesday, 12 August 2003

Sir Anthony Hopkins kindly takes a moment with us to talk about Hearts in Atlantis

In one of the first movies released since the terrorist attacks hit America, movie-goers are treated to a beautifully crafted film about a boy whose friendship with a mysterious stranger forever changes the way he sees the world. Oscar winner Sir Anthony Hopkins plays the role of Ted Brautigan opposite Anton Yelchin ("Along Came A Spider") who plays 11 year old Bobby Garfield.

It is 1960, the last summer of Bobby Garfield's childhood, as he becomes aware there is a bigger, more complicated and sometimes darker world out there. "Hearts In Atlantis" is directed by Scott Hicks ("Shine," "Snow Falling On Cedars"). The Stephen King novel was adapted by Academy Award winning screenwriter and novelist William Goldman. StudioLA's Suzanne Kai chatted with Sir Anthony Hopkins, Scott Hicks and Anton Yelchin on September 21 in Los Angeles.

StudioLA's Suzanne Kai interviews Jennifer Aniston Star of Rock Star

Posted by AC Team on Wednesday, 13 August 2003

Suzanne Kai chats with Jennifer Aniston about her role in Rock Star

What happens when your long-time boyfriend suddenly becomes a huge rock star and you're also his manager? Jennifer Aniston is Emily, the girlfriend of Chris Cole played by Mark Wahlberg. Chris worships at the alter of his idol, Bobby Beers, lead singer of heavy metal rock band "Steel Dragon." Chris copies every move and detail as a Bobby Beers look-alike in the best "Steel Dragon" tribute band in Pennsylvania.

Jennifer chats on-camera with StudioLA's Suzanne Kai about her "Rock Star" role, the groupies, the girl with the exploding implants, and her "very, very normal life" with Brad. Jennifer also joined StudioLA's Kent England at

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