http://michellekrusiec.blogspot.com/Personal blog of the one and only Michelle Krusiec. Super actress of Saving Face.ennoreply@blogger.com (Duong)Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:57:49 PSTBlogger http://www.blogger.com127125noreply@blogger.comnoPersonal blog of the one and only Michelle Krusiec. Super actress of Saving Face.This is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site, subject to copyright and fair use.http://michellekrusiec.blogspot.com/2009/09/congratulations-for-nanking.htmlmessagesnewsnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle)Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:04:00 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19454927.post-8961473239678452623Congratulations to Bill Guttentag and Dan Sturman for winning an EMMY for BEST HISTORICAL PROGRAMMING with their documentary film NANKING. I was privileged to be a part of the film and delighted to work with Bill on this incredible project. For those of you who would like to watch the film for free, check out SnagFilms.com. The event is tragic but filled with moving details about the 5http://michellekrusiec.blogspot.com/2009/09/lynn-chens-guest-post-white-on-rice.htmlmessageseventsnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle)Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:30:55 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19454927.post-6456238365046660489Lynn Chen, one of my favorite onscreen lovers, has a new film coming out! It features both Lynn and Los Angeles pal James Kyson Lee. Please check out their new film - WHITE ON RICE. Lynn's doing a GUEST POST! Also, FYI, she sings in the movie, so all you Lynn fans are gonna melt.Hello Everyone!Starting this weekend my movie “White on Rice” opens in limited release – it’s a comedy I acted in 6http://michellekrusiec.blogspot.com/2009/07/stella-is-feeling-all-right-now.htmlmessagesnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle)Sat, 25 Jul 2009 12:41:13 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19454927.post-6301972823071031515Stella is feeling all right now!4http://michellekrusiec.blogspot.com/2009/07/quick-updates.htmlmessagesnewsnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle)Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:49:03 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19454927.post-8347510732946450708Congratulations to NANKING for 3 Doc Emmy nominations!!! And if you haven't started watching MENTAL on FOX. Check it out: http://www.fox.com/mental/ I make a guest appearance..... I actually had a total blast shooting this because we shot in Bogota, Colombia! Outfest jurying has been great! Some impressive contenders. Deliberation is this Saturday night. Still have a slew of films to 1http://michellekrusiec.blogspot.com/2009/07/outfest-opening-night-gala.htmlmessageseventsnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle)Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:35:32 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19454927.post-6382473350513330693Throngs of beautiful men (lots of men) and women artfully dressed in typical casual chic LA attire seemed particularly sharp at last night’s Outfest gala at the Orpheum theatre. I pulled my outfit from a boutique in Taipei while shooting Zoom Hunting. The earrings were a gift from designer Yumi Katsura and the shoes were vintage Versace. I didn’t crack the code on this one, but I’m a juror and3http://michellekrusiec.blogspot.com/2009/07/karaoke-is-all-about-performance.htmlmessagesnewseventsnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle)Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:20:46 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19454927.post-1978239016454899016After filming my first all mandarin picture, I have to say...I'm proud of myself! I made it! The director and producer of ZOOM HUNTING were both very generous with their time and support. I had a blast with the cast and karaoked at the end to celebrate. You know how all the singers (who can sing) pick love songs and ballads? Well, I'm the one who picks that song with the single chorus and a 1http://michellekrusiec.blogspot.com/2009/06/zoom-hunting.htmlmessagesnewsnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle)Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:35:47 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19454927.post-6338405362518283719So, press has finally been released on the new Taiwanese project I am working on which is called English translation "ZOOM HUNTING." The chinese title is 獵豔 I'm very excited and begin shooting next week. I am working at the moment in Los Angeles so I will join the cast next week! Thanks everyone for sending me the link http://udn.com/NEWS/ENTERTAINMENT/BREAKINGNEWS8/4941887.shtml. You guys 0http://michellekrusiec.blogspot.com/2009/05/shuffle-background-talent-details.htmleventsnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle)Sat, 30 May 2009 10:21:26 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19454927.post-7099241027736125524Hey guys, SHUFFLE, the film I'm working on is looking for BACKGROUND TALENT. Ever wanted to work on a film set? Here's your chance! Good people involved.From Theatre Junkies team:We are very excited that principal photography for Kurt Kuenne's 'Shuffle' is just around the corner.We are seeking people who would love to take part, dress up, and make our scenes come to life!Please take a look at 1http://michellekrusiec.blogspot.com/2009/05/candlelight-vigil.htmlmessageseventsnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle)Thu, 28 May 2009 23:37:35 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19454927.post-6671276426028572379If you live in Los Angeles or are interested in participating, please come out next WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR A CANDLELIGHT VIGIL. Laura Ling and Euna Lee were detained in March by North Korea while doing a story about North Korean immigrants in China. They will go on trial next week. Laura is the sister of my friend Lisa Ling. With tensions escalating due to the recent news of nuclear tests, 1http://michellekrusiec.blogspot.com/2009/05/theater-junkies-and-shuffle.htmlmessagesnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle)Wed, 20 May 2009 09:09:07 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19454927.post-1148063209211451648I'm thrilled to be a part of "Shuffle." Check out Theater Junkies and see what they are up to for an inspiring look at actors who are really putting their talents together. Made in Taiwan director Chris Stone is also acting and producing!'Shuffle'' is the story of a man named Lovell Milo who, through no choice of his own, begins experiencing his life out of order . Through this detective 0http://michellekrusiec.blogspot.com/2009/05/congrats-united-front.htmlmessagesnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle)Tue, 12 May 2009 18:14:19 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19454927.post-8960226068296378903Congratulations to UNITED FRONT!!! They produced the PSA called "DREAM BATH" and it just won a BRONZE TELLY AWARD! Special thanks to Dan @ to cool spot formerly known as Fanista, Jack @ HRAC and Jeremy @ US Campaign for Burma. Michael Abbott of United Front, keep rockin baby. I had a great time shooting it although my lungs still hurt from screaming. A little fun trivia note about the 1http://michellekrusiec.blogspot.com/2009/05/visiting-taiwan.htmlmessagesnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle)Tue, 05 May 2009 18:39:26 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19454927.post-7747555476797216228Here's some info the mandarin school I have studied at in the past. In fact, this is where I prepared my mandarin for Saving Face. It's quite a good school. It's called TLI www.tli.com.tw I've been pretty happy with my learning experience there and thought I'd plug their school because I just found out that the TAIPEI LANGUAGE INSTITUTE has become the 74th official testing center of HSK, 8http://michellekrusiec.blogspot.com/2009/04/beverly-hills-film-festival-red-carpet.htmleventsnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle)Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:23:00 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19454927.post-1024368623171279698Here are some recent photos from the Beverly Hills Film Festival Red CarpetHair and Styling was by Yuko of KC Stylist StudioMakeup was by ColeDress is by Yumi Katsura (I LOVED this gown, thanks Yumi!)For those of you in Japan, the event will be featured and highlighted on a special about YUKO T. KOACH (who has a salon in Pasadena).The special is being produced by Yomiuri TV on the show "Gu! 0http://michellekrusiec.blogspot.com/2009/04/thirteen-minutes-magazine-event.htmleventsnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle)Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:40:27 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19454927.post-613005709373163398I was featured on the cover of "thirteen minutes magazine" in February 2006. The editors Mai and Quinn are throwing their next fashion show and charity event. Please come out to support AM3 and have a great time.0http://michellekrusiec.blogspot.com/2009/04/new-projects.htmlnewsnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle)Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:05:08 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19454927.post-6073371084812949591We had a great taping on Tuesday. I can safely say that this show, if CBS can spot a good dumpling, will be a HIT! I had a great time with the superbly gifted cast. I hope to return. Pray for the upfronts in May. That's when we'll find out if HAPPINESS ISN'T EVERYTHING gets picked up. In the meantime, I'm headed to Hong Kong for an event and then I will start prepping for my next 11http://michellekrusiec.blogspot.com/2009/04/happiness-isnt-everything.htmlnewsnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle)Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:30:49 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19454927.post-6272365339872861464I'm working on a new television pilot called Happiness Isn't Everything. It stars Richard Dreyfuss, Mary Steenburgen, Jason Biggs, Ben Schwartz. We tape in front of a live audience next week! It's a great show and I'm soooo thrilled to be working with another great F*@#in ensemble!!! The show was created by Mitch Hurwitz and Jim Vallely -- of Arrested Development brilliance. Lets hope 3http://michellekrusiec.blogspot.com/2009/04/congratulations-to-nanking.htmlmessagesnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle)Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:27:41 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19454927.post-6386571810172746315Congrats to the cast and crew of NANKING. Bill Guttentag -- you keep scoring winners. Your work is impeccable and I'm thrilled this very moving documentary was recognized. We just won a PEABODY AWARD!!!! There's a great list of other winners here, check it out. http://www.tvweek.com/news/2009/04/peabody_awards_honor_lost_snl.php4http://michellekrusiec.blogspot.com/2009/03/turbojet-horizon-article.htmlnewsnoreply@blogger.com (Duong)Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:45:30 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19454927.post-4701375190999257266Thanks to phoebe who found this link: http://www.turbojethorizon.com/2009/01/ice-maiden-thaws/The article is about Michelle's performance in Far North. There's an English button on the upper right hand corner for English fans!-DuongPS. Michelle has a little trouble reading Mandarin, so if you make a Shout Out to Michelle, try to translate it into English if possible. She would like to understand 3http://michellekrusiec.blogspot.com/2009/03/shout-out-to-uae.htmlmessagesnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle)Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:05:07 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19454927.post-4963177960218432797I want to send a shout out to UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. I've been receiving fan letters from there and since I've never visited...it was lovely getting letters from you guys over there!!! I hope my travels or film projects bring me in that direction very soon.14http://michellekrusiec.blogspot.com/2009/03/enjoyed-yelle-concert-last-night.htmlmessagesnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle)Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:59:36 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19454927.post-584425768957139397I went to the Yelle concert last night. It was one of the most energized concerts I've been to in a LONG time. The audience was incredible and the music was soooo -- irresistible. Yelle is french pop with this kind of energy and bounce that is so delightful, she had everyone in the audience making heart symbols with their hands during one song. I have to admit, I couldn't believe people 4http://michellekrusiec.blogspot.com/2009/03/pilot-season-in-la.htmlmessagesnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle)Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:29:30 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19454927.post-3237720872221891229It's been awhile since I've blogged. Apologies. It's pilot season in LA so everyone is scrambling to get on the next big hit show! Last night, I went to see Candis Cayne perform her Monday night show at the Abbey. There were a few Dirty Sexy Money cast and crew who came out to support Candis - you all remember her from season 1, right? She played Billy Baldwin's mistress during season one2http://michellekrusiec.blogspot.com/2009/01/happy-chinese-new-year.htmlmessagesnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle)Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:08:45 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19454927.post-1037104779347949448Everything I learn in Life, I've learned in Acting. Find what it means to be fully PresentListenBe available to your own humanitySee others in their own humanityGo after what excites and thrills youBe in the service of the music of your lifePlay like no one's watchingFind the connection to yourself and you will find the connection to othersTrust yourselfBREATHE Happy Chinese New Year!! Thanks 6http://michellekrusiec.blogspot.com/2009/01/meeting-mr-lee.htmlmessagesnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle)Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:07:26 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19454927.post-3680823226901857848Happy 2009!I'm delighted by the year so far because I ended 2008 with a great highlight! I saw Mr. Amazing Ang Lee in Taipei and was able to remind him that we should work together in the near future! Ha. Lets hope this isn't the only photo we'll have together. The first time I met Mr. Lee was at the 2005 Golden Horse Awards. I was presenting that year and Saving Face won the People's Choice3http://michellekrusiec.blogspot.com/2009/01/michelle-krusiec-in-chinatimes-daily.htmlmultimedianoreply@blogger.com (Duong)Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:33:17 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19454927.post-6841357285962869543Michelle wants to apologize for the lack of updates. Here's something to quench your MK thirst for now. More to come!Image courtesy of China Times Daily.0http://michellekrusiec.blogspot.com/2009/01/happy-new-years.htmlmessagesnoreply@blogger.com (Michelle)Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:53:43 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19454927.post-7973146404540070535HAPPY 2009!! I hope everyone had a wonderful celebration. I ended up staying with my parents in Los Angeles who are visiting. My Dad is still recovering from some health issues so I apologize for not making it out to the DNC event. I had planned to attend and bring my folks with me for a little 2009 dance on but I couldn't leave my mum and dad at home on new year's. So, I decided to stay2nonadult