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Swine Flu. Travel. Singing. Acting.
Saturday, Sep 26, 2009 3:35AM / Members only
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Swine Flu. Travel. Album. Acting.
Saturday, Sep 26, 2009 3:08AM / Members only
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Transparency
Thursday, Jun 25, 2009 4:28AM / Members only
I find it difficult to be transparent with fans, if I reveal too much the mystery is gone and fans may no longer be interested...if I don't reveal enough I dont leave them wanting more. But simply in my case, I just don't update ever and you have all forgotten me.I have never been good at interacting with my fans, I rarely respond to comments, emails, messages, or requests for autographs unless its for a good cause, kids, or military. I guess thats why my website http://linaso.com has died down so much from when I first started it in 1997. I had quite a following back in the day but I just stopped caring because there were soo many haters. Its exhausting trying to fight them off or defend myself. I just focused more on work and personal life. Now I guess I am pursuing more of the acting, so it's important to upkeep and network with fans and friends interested in entertainment.I just find it difficult because I am a private person, I like my privacy and I like doing things my own way. I can't ever imagine losing that privacy and people meddling into my life, but in reality I have nothing to hide and I happen to be a very open, social, and outgoing creature who tends to wear my feelings and emotions on my sleeve for the world to see and experience. So I'll embrace it.I guess there is also a large discrepancy between talking to me in person and reading my rambles via internet. I think everyone has the worst first impressions of me! I've heard it many times before. People have preconceived notions of who I am because I am an actress, that im some self absorbed high maintenance girl who cares nothing more than the spotlight, money, and fame. But in reality I am quite opposite of that, I prefer taco trucks over Mortons, and I rarely ever buy name brand clothing or shop for that matter, and I love giving and loving on people. Don't get me wrong I do like having some attention from people I value, but from strangers or from everyone its a little scary and awkward. From the people I love it means so much more, because they know who I am vs. strangers who only get a little taste from what the see or presume from things I write or work Ive done.I think I invest more into people than in anything else, that is why I have incredible friendships in life and to me that is most important. I was once told relationships and health are the two things that will affect you the MOST whether negative or positive. Money, fame, fortune, ambitions, status all go out the door and have no meaning without someone to share it with or if you are sick in body. There is just no way to enjoy life without great friendships, relationship with God, family, and a healthy body.So overall life is great, God has blessed me beyond measure and has provided all my needs. I am still finishing up business school, its grueling! I've been training in Krav Maga (Israeli martial arts) I also just signed with a new commercial agent and interviewed with a new hosting agent, so hopefully things will pick up soon...although summer is usually dead I am hoping for a miracle! I hate being stagnant, its makes me stir crazy if I am not working! And work has been quite slow as of late, its sort of depressing and quite demoralizing. I had a callback and meeting with producers for Heroes didnt book it which I feel is sometimes worse than not getting called back at all! Its such a damn tease!At least I am competing with the blondes and not just Asian girls. I have so many opportunities that many people will never have so I am grateful for even blessed to have incredible agents and managers who are working hard for me, but I just want to work people! Give me a job =)I have been auditioning like crazy the last few months, bones, leverage, abc pilots, nbc pilots, 90210, Ashton Kutcher movie, and a bunch others where I get to 2nd callbacks even 3rd and not book so its quite demoralizing to say the least.I also auditioned and got called back twice for another Adam Sandler movie as a fob nanny, but who am I kidding? It got down to five of us and I know the girl that booked it is probably the the one I saw who is the epitome of fobby nanny straight from China w/her highwater pants, overalls, and toothpick comb lol* When I saw her, i said thats her! And from what I have learned from Roger Fan, studios and producers want to book people that dont have to act! When you walk in the door they know whether you are it or not. If you aren't it they will give you an opportunity if they like you or know you (thats why I always get the callbacks) but in reality I don't look or fit the part!Hmm I also have to know my "category" I was hoping I could be on a show like "The Office" or nerdy characters, but apparently on first impression, I exude sex so I should stick to the mean sex pot or even assassin type roles ie...Lucy Liu. I hate being type casted into a category but Hollywood has their minds made up. Its nearly impossible to change their minds so I must accept it and embrace it for what it is. Look for me in the next sexy assassin movie lol*i'll keep you posted.Also I am producing a movie starring Vivica Fox, Tiny Lister, and Christa Campbell. We are looking for one more investor, if you are interested drop me an email linaso@linaso.com or if you just want to offer me a lead in a movie, a nerdy television show, or just tell me you hate me.
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Warning-Japan-School-Birthday-Reflectiion
Thursday, Apr 23, 2009 7:10AM / Members only
Warning Letter
DEAR CALIFORNIA DRIVER,
DRIVERS WITH CRASHES AND TRAFFIC CONVICTIONS ON THEIR RECORDS ARE AT A GREATER RISK OF THOSE CAUSING FUTURE CRASHES.YOUR RECENT RECORD OF BAD DRIVING PLACES YOU AT INCREASED RISK OF CAUSING CRASHES, INJURY AND DEATH. WE DO NOT WANT YOU TO SUFFER CONSEQUENCES AND WANT TO HELP YOU AVOID THEM.
WE UNDERSTAND THAT YOU MAY BELIEVE YOU ARE A GOOD DRIVER, AND YET YOUR DRIVING RECORD IS MUCH WORSE THAN THE AVERAGE CALIFORNIA DRIVER. WHILE YOU MAY BE A GOOD AND SAFE DRIVER MOST OF THE TIME, YOUR RECORD REFLECTS AT LEAST MOMENTARY LAPSES IN DRIVING JUDGEMENT. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, A MOMENT OF CARELESSNESS CAN BECOME A TRAGEDY. GOOD, CARING PEOPLE WHO MAKE CARELESS DECISIONS WHILE DRIVING CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.
IN EFFORT TO URGE YOU TO DRIVE SAFER, WE ARE OFFERING YOU A CHOICE. YOU CAN CHOOSE TO PREVENT FURTHER ACTION FROM DMV BY AVOIDING ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC CONVICTIONS AND BY NOT CAUSING ANY CRASHES. HOWEVER, IF YOU CHOOSE TO CONTINUE YOUR UNSAFE DRIVING, THE PENALTIES WILL INCREASE AND EVENTUALLY LEAD TO PROBATION, SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF YOUR DRIVING PRIVILEGE.WE BELIEVE YOU ARE CAPABLE OF MAKING A CHANGE TO BECOME A SAFER DRIVER, BUT IT IS UP TO YOU TO DO SO.IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO CHANGE, YOUR DRIVING WILL CONTINUE TO PRESENT A RISK TO YOURSELF AND OTHER ROAD USERS. IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE AND BECOME A SAFER, MORE RESPONSIBLE DRIVER, YOU CAN.
WE HOPE THAT YOU WILL DECIDE TO CHANGE, BUT THE CHOICE IS YOURS.
... Now after reading this to my friend, he says "Do they send this to all Asian people?"muahahahhaahaha
Ok, so what the cat is out of the bag. I am a terrible driver. To my own reprieve, since living in Southern California I have not been in an accident, nor have I killed anyone or damaged other vehicles. (only bicylists, walls, and curbs) I do, however, currently have two points on my record, one from driving on the shoulder of the 405 for like twenty feet because I was falling asleep and the other was driving to vegas a 80 mph! Come on, are you kidding? That hardly labels me as a killer! There are drunk drivers who purposely drive wrecklessly, I just have a short attention span and tend to multi task. I haven't killed anyone and I follow all signs and traffic procedures Ive learned in traffic school the three times I have gone. In all seriousness though, the real people to blame for my driving skills are my parents. They are Asian.
Japan
Japan was amazing, Tokyo had the most incredible forward fashion, city life, and delicious food! We went all over Tokyo and visited Shibuya, Shinjuku, Harajuku, Narita, and Roppongi Districts. Each had a different feel and lifestyle but overall the city is nostaligic with amazing skylines and striking lights, you never want to leave. Everyone walks everywhere, the trains are packed with business men and women in trenchcoats and shiny shoes, dressed to the T roaming through the city, even in the rain!
The funny fashion trends are blonde hair and over the knee boots for women ( the F me boot on crack) every woman in Tokyo wears them hiking miles on end, its quite sexy but takes away the novelty since all the girls rock them. I do recall I was told at the Magic convention (Clothing Convention from all over the world designers come here to release new designs and fashions for the next season) Early August 2008 that the next years fall fashion would be this item! OverKneeBoots
Well Japans fashion and technology are always a few steps ahead os the US. It takes awhile to adjust to skeptical fearful americans! This also reminds me of my favorite car, the Lexus LS that can park itself! That technology had been in Japan for years before introducing it to America. LS600hl Amazing time, wonderful people, and Tokyo I will return to you! Here is an incredible timelapse video by Samuel Cockedy that depicts this exact emotions I felt in Japan. Thanks Mochi. TokyoTimeLapse
School
Business classes just wrapped until May 16th so I am stoked! I did have to finish a 10 page paper on Managing Labor Relations in the Entertainment Industry and economic crisis and how it effects contingent workers. It actually turned out to be 16 pages double spaced. The presentation went well, but I only got trhough 10/17 slides since I ran out of time! Overall I am sure I will be on the deanslist and ready for Finance =P
Birthday
Ill be back to class May after celebrating my 26th birthday May 12th! I'm not sure what I'm doing just yet, but there ahve been talks of big party, Monaco, Italy, and Carribean. I will keep you posted, if it's a party you may be allowed to come as it will be for charity! Now to the sad part, Wow, I am feeling old! I swear I remember turning 21 like it was yesterday. For all the youngins, enjoy it while it lasts, it flew by at a blink of an eye. sigh* I should have listened to those old people when I was young, I was in such a rush to grow up and really didn't get to enjoy the chase. Everything is a chasting after the wind, so pay attention while you're doing it at least so you don't blow away.
Reflection
I had so many goals before turning 26, many I have already accomplished including owning my own business, traveling the world, finishing an album, and be in a movie and television show! There are a few I haven't quite accomplished yet, but I'm sure I will get there soon. Life is a journey and more and more I realize I need to take some time to enjoy the adventure and not worry so much about the end result. I am a Consequentialist turned Proceduralist.
Enough venting for now.
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AARising Interview
Friday, Jan 30, 2009 10:08AM / Members only
Profiles of Movers and Shakers - By Ray Lam http://www.aarising.com/aprofiler/linaso.htm
This A-Profiler we bring you Lina So, a multi-talented artist and model who believes she was born to entertain. Find out how So keeps in shape, her thoughts on Asians in and film and music, and what her guilty pleasures are.
Your site URL:
www.linaso.com
www.myspace.com/linaso
www.alivenotdead.com/linaso
www.myspace.com/linasomusicIf you weren't singing and acting what would you be doing?
I would have probably been a non-profit lawyer or working with children. I can't really imagine not doing what I love though, I was born to entertain.
What word in Chinese best describes you and can you include the English translation.
(jen chie) perseveranceI noticed on your website you said you wanted to have 4 total children (2 of your own, 2 adopted). Do you already have names and do you have a preference on sex?
2 boys 2 girls would be ideal. I want to open an orphanage in China and build awareness. I have thought of a few names, for a boy Nathaniel or Zechariah and a girl Brianna or Jocelyn.What's the corniest thing a guy has done to catch your attention?
I've heard every pickup line under the sun. I like a confident man who can come up to me and simply introduce himself and tell me something witty or funny.From looking at your pictures it looks like you keep in excellent shape. Do you live by a specific work out and eating routine?
I eat every 2-3 hours and it's usually anything I want, but in small portions. I hate running, but cardio is very important. I run the stairs in Santa Monica, they are pretty brutal. I also love to dance, swim, do elliptical, and weights.What came first to you singing or acting? Are you a better singer or actress?
I actually started singing first, I sang in choir and for school performances. I then started modeling which then led me to acting. I feel that I am an overall entertainer and I love both equally.When did you realize you wanted to entertain people?
I've been a ham since I was a baby and I've always gone out of my way I to make people laugh. It's in my nature to do or say goofy things to get a reaction.Who's the one musical person you want to work with?
I would love to collaborate with Boys II Men, Pharrell, Jay Z.Who's the one actor you want to share the screen with?
Al Pacino.Do you consider yourself a workaholic? What do you do to unwind?
When I am working I get into a zone, but I also take the time to unwind daily. I love to eat, read, watch movies, karaoke, dance, and vegg out in front of the tv.What's one of your guilty pleasures?
There are so many but of course they are foods! Chocolate Cake, French Fries, and Potato Chips. Yummy.What's the one dish you always have to order when you eat Chinese food?
Beef chow fun, garlic lobster, and garlic spinach or chinese broccoli.If you could change one thing about yourself what would that be?
I wish I was more disciplined some times, I get lazy I'm only human but I really admire those who can study till the wee hours of the morning and consistently focus all their energies into one thing. I think I tend to spread my attention to too many things at once and often feel scattered.
How do you feel Asians are represented in music and film?
Asians are definitely earning more respect and taking on larger supporting and even lead roles which was unheard of even 10 years ago. An asian musician on MTV still is difficult to accept for America but I believe in the next 5 years, Asians will be mainstream in all facets of media including politically as well as in entertainment. Notice even in commercials they are catering to us because we are such a huge part of the population. Although, there will always be type casting, I personally love to step back and fight for roles that weren't mean for Asians. My role for Zohan was originally for a Caucasian woman. I also got a callback for Heroes and was up against a bunch of blondes. Although they often beat us out, I love that we are competing for the same role because any role is well deserving of an Asian actor, we can play it the same if not better. I am very proud to be Asian, especially in the entertainment industry.Do you miss China? How often do you visit the motherland?
I went back last year, but didn't go back to Ghaungzhou or Hong Kong where I am from. I was there for school so I went to Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Urimqui, and a few other cities to explore China and their business opportunities We also had time to see the Great Wall which is over 4000 miles long. I also saw the Terra Cotta Army, it was absolutely incredible to see what the Chinese did, breathtaking and almost unfathomable. There are over 8000 warriors, chariots and horses and they all look different. The faces of the soldiers are modeled after the real soldiers in their time. It's spectacular, everyone should see it, it's rumored as the new 8th wonder.Do you prefer dogs, cats or other?
I love all animals, I've had every animal as a pet. I had 5 dogs when I was younger and I absolutely love dogs but with a busy schedule I could only have a cat. Cats are independent. They crave attention food love and independence as like most women but dont need attention all the time and leaving them when I have to work is ok whereas dogs require a 100% and are almost like babies in that sense. My dream dog would be a chocolate lab with huge paws or an Alaskan Husky.What are you asking Santa for Christmas?
Health, Happiness, Prosperity and Laughter beyond measure for all my friends and family.How would you describe your culinary skills in your kitchen?
My dads a chef, so he's taught me well. I can make anything and love to experiment. We are working on his Chinese cook book with all the secret recipes to my favorite dishes!Thanks for taking time out to do this interview; do you have anything you want to say to your fans?
Yes, thank you for all the support throughout the years. MY site has been around since 1997 and I have had the most loyal ongoing fans who have watched me climb and grow. I appreciate each and every single person who supports the cause and look forward to chasing my dream for years to come! I love you.
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