Video Beat - AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL NOT ASIAN

James Loving - National Radio Text Service

On the last episode she had an argument with two of the models who were born in Europe. They infer that they aren't understood because of their European heritage and different ways and attitudes of the other models given their cultural differences. Sakai took exception to that by noting "It's not where you come from (that matters) it's where you're going." He won't be receiving an Oscar for this. From the start of the fight De La Hoya was cautious and didn't display the intensity that he did in his fight last year with the previous best pound for pound fighter Floyd Mayweather, Jr. - Video Beat Part 1

Monday December 8, 2008

ASIA'S SAKAI'S LAST EPISODE ON TOP MODEL

The saying it ain't over till it's over will apply to half Korean half Japanese model Sheena Sakai as she will be appearing in her last episode of America's Next Top Model this Sunday. Sheena made it to the final six which entitled her to travel abroad to Amsterdam but at that location it was all she wrote for the future of the statuesque Asian lady on the show.

Sheena has a way about her that is reminiscent of the attitude portrayed on the miserable reality series Bad Girls. The apparently black street home girl influenced Sakai carries it off with ease and is real and not portraying the act but being it. She has a hot look and as the Commodores sang she is built like a 'BRICK HOUSE' and has a great vibrant personality.

On the last episode she had an argument with two of the models who were born in Europe. They inferred that they aren't understood because of their European heritage and different ways and attitudes of the other models given their cultural differences. Sakai took exception to that by noting "It's not where you come from (that matters) it's where you're going." (GO GIRL…). Well that didn't go over with the two Europeans and the argument began.

Sakai was born in Hawaii and moved to Harlem the black section of New York City to focus on pursuing her modeling and singing career. On Top Model the judges kept referring to her as hooch implying too sexy and that's not a good thing for who will be selected to be America's Next Top Model.

In the upcoming episode Sakai's Top Model world comes apart in Amsterdam where the girls went to the Red Light district for a challenge posing as store-front models selling various designers' dresses. Sheena was criticized for giving lewd poses. She was also criticized for her inconsistency and trouble controlling both her pose and face together. The result was she was eliminated.

To see Top Models first ever Asian model contestant tune in this Sunday on Channel V.

NOTE:

Channel V pulled a switch on the scheduling of the program last week moving it up 15 minutes from an 8 & 11 PM start Sunday nights to 7:45 & 10:45 PM. For those interested in seeing Sakai's last episode it will be wise to monitor the channel at the earlier time. There was no announcement if the time change will be in effect this week.

The reasons why the channel made the switch was not disclosed. For those of us who are used to a logical and fixed program schedule make note that in Asia they are not professional in this department. The reasons why are located in the GO FIGURE FILE.

OH PLEASE OSCAR - NO PERFORMANCE

He won't be receiving an Oscar for this. In what we felt could have been one of the greatest fights of all time with Oscar De La Hoya against than man recognized as being the best pound for pound fighter in the world Philippine Manny Pacquiao turned out to be a dud for the non Philippine viewers and those who plunked down major money for the event which took in over $100 million. The big money winner was De La Hoya who was reported to be taking the larger share of the purse in addition to his Golden Boy Promotions being the co-promoter of the event.

De La Hoya never looked right for the contest from the weigh in where he came in at 145 pounds two pounds under the limit. His six pack was out of line and Pacquiao's was aligned. De La Hoya didn't have the intense look in his eyes and Pacquiao did. His muscle tone was flabby and Pacquiao's tight. He is 35 and Pacquiao will be 30 December 17th.

From the start of the fight De La Hoya was cautious and didn't display the intensity that he did in his fight last year with the previous best pound for pound fighter Floyd Mayweather, Jr. In that fight the Golden Boy made a good showing of himself though he lost. Had he taken that performance up a notch the fight with Pacquiao would have been a good one.

Pacquiao was beating him to the punch scoring at will. The Golden Boy looked too pooped to pop. After the seventh round De La Hoya was asked if he wanted to continue he shook his head no. After the eighth round the fight was called off and Pacquiao was declared the winner by TKO.

Philippine TV news shows went banana's with the coverage of the win. It was as if Pacquiao was Obama winning the US presidential race. They had scenes from Dubai where many Philippines work giving their reaction to their countryman's victory.

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TV SCHEDULE

Note: The shows listed are for the Cambodia - Thailand time zone. Check your local listings for time in your area.

NOTE TIMES AT OF THE SAME TELECAST IN VARIOUS COUNTRIES

SUNDAY

3:00 PM - JAY LENO - CNBC

5:00 PM - LARRY KING - CNN - Airs daily

8:00 PM or 7:45 PM - America's Next TOP MODEL with Tyra Banks - Channel V

9:00 PM - JAY LENO - CNBC

Midnight or 11:45 PM - America's Next TOP MODEL with Tyra Banks - Channel V

MONDAY

12 NOON or 11:45 AM - America's Next TOP MODEL with Tyra Banks - Channel V

5:00 PM - LARRY KING - CNN - Airs daily

8:00 PM - AMAZING RACE USA - AXN - NEW EPISODE

10:30 PM - CLICK (Internet Technology program) - BBC

11:00 PM - AMAZING RACE USA - AXN - repeat

4:00 PM - AMAZING RACE USA - AXN - repeat

5:00 PM - LARRY KING - CNN - Airs daily

12 NOON - FRONTLINE - Australia Network

5:00 PM - LARRY KING - CNN - Airs daily

10:00 PM - THE CELEBRITY APPRENTICE - Star World - New Episode

12:00 PM - THE CELEBRITY APPRENTICE - Star World

5:00 PM - LARRY KING - CNN - Airs daily

??? - STAR SPORTS - NBA GAME - CHECK ALL of NBA TV SCHEDULE for Southeast Asia

Fri. 12/12/2008 - 8:00 AM Boston @ Washington

Fri. 12/19/2008 - 10:30 AM Phoenix @ Portland

Fri. 12/26/2008 - 5:00 AM Boston @ L.A. Lakers

4:30 PM - CLICK (Internet Technology program) - BBC

5:00 PM - LARRY KING - CNN - Airs daily

9:00 PM - America's Next TOP MODEL with Tyra Banks - Channel V

SATURDAY

??? - ESPN SPORTS - NBA GAME - CHECK NBA TV SCHEDULE for Southeast Asia

Sat. 12/13/2008 - 8:00 AM New Orleans @ Boston Sat.

12/20/2008 - 8:00 AM L.A. Lakers @ Miami Sat.

12/27/2008 - 8:00 AM Houston @ New Orleans

7:30 AM - CLICK (Internet Technology program) - BBC

9:00 AM - AMAZING RACE USA - AXN - repeat of FINAL

3:00 PM - JAY LENO - CNBC

5:00 PM - LARRY KING - CNN - Airs daily

7:00 PM - THE BEST OF SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE - (1 1/2 hr) Star World channel

9:00 PM - JAY LENO - CNBC

11:00 PM - THE BEST OF SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE - Star World channel

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