I saw that hot chick on the View (who I think left and then came back) talking about Yao yesterday on the View. It sounded like she had gotten together with him or something. I missed most of it. Anybody see what that was all about? Then I hear something about Yao's girlfriend on ESPN. What's going on? I think I missed a few things this weekend.
She did a piece for him for the National Geographic show she now works on. There's a thread about it here somewhere.
Apparently she took him to a club in LA, and when he walked in all the action came to a complete stop and everyone just stared. I hope they have footage of that in this piece...priceless!!
Upcoming Yao Ming Documentary Dear Friends, When I got the job as host of National Geographic's Ultimate Explorer, I begged the producers to let my first documentary be about a story I've been dying to do. Growing up Asian American, in an almost entirely Caucasian community, I always felt conflicted about my identity. I would learn that this feeling was a common one in immigrant communities. About three years ago , I learned of this remarkable young and very tall basketball player in China who was posed to become a superstar in America 's NBA: Yao Ming. I knew that if he could prove himself, Yao Ming could effectively become the most influential bridge between two countries that have historically had a somewhat difficult relationship: the US and China . I believed that this one guy could help to change so many stereotypes that have plagued Asians in America forever. On the surface: he's literally larger than life, he's an exceptionally talented athlete and he's a powerhouse of a man. He's also such a humble, intelligent and gracious person who values his family and his team. Well, because I was so passionate about him, the producers let me make this film. It's called Basketball Diplomacy: From Mao to Yao. I have to tell you, Yao Ming has exceeded all of my expectations. I spent time with him and he opened himself in a way that I've never seen in the thousands of interviews that he's done. And he really provided such a window into the changes that are taking place in China and has come to symboliza China 's emergence as a global superpower. His access to the Chinese market is undeniable and he is under so much pressure to deliver because over a billion people in China and people all over the world are counting on him. But despite the pressure, he has carried himself in such an elegant way and he's proven that he's got mad game. This film really isnt' about basketball, it's about an emerging nation, the immigrant struggle and globalization. If you could help me spread the word about this film, I would be truly grateful. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Lisa Ling Basketball Diplomacy: From Mao to Yao airs Sunday, June 1 on MSNBC at 8PM ET ,PT.
merged By the way, just what does this mean? Yao. I have to tell you, Yao Ming has exceeded all of my expectations. I spent time with him and he opened himself in a way that I've never seen in the thousands of interviews that he's done. Am I the only one that keeps thinking when I read this: "Uh, too much information, TOO MUCH INFORMATION!"
Hmm, I don't think it's too much information unless you change the pronouns from masculine to feminine. It should be an interesting show.
I wouldn't be surprised if it aired on it too. Don't quote me on this but I think National Geographic is on only digital cable or dish so not everybody has access to it. Whereas MSNBC is available to whoever has cable.
http://msnbc.com/news/916942.asp?0sl=-41 Basketball Diplomacy: From Mao to Yao National Geographic Ultimate Explorer premiere episode _ _ _National Geographic Ultimate Explorer host Lisa Ling scores a rare interview with NBA superstar Yao Ming and journeys to Shanghai to explore the remarkable story of China’s most famous export, unraveling a multifaceted cultural tale that’s not just about basketball — it’s about China, being an immigrant and globalization. Premieres Sunday, June 1, at 8 p.m. ET. _ _ SEVEN-FOOT FIVE-INCH Yao Ming was the NBA’s number one draft choice in 2002. For Ming, life in the spotlight as a Houston Rocket is a long, long way from his hometown of Shanghai, China. But in his first season in the NBA, he has played in the All Star Game, shattered identity barriers and earned the respect of players, press and fans around the world — especially in China. _ _ _ _To some, he is the perfect marketing tool: a handsome, charismatic player who can help companies like Nike and the NBA unlock the world’s biggest potential consumer market: China. To others, he is a proud, stereotype-busting product of a nation struggling to emerge as a world superpower. And to others still, he is the embodiment of an elusive dream: to become the rarest of global entities — a super-rich, super-famous, international superstar. _ _ _ _National Geographic Ultimate Explorer host Lisa Ling journeys to Houston, where she gets to know the affable, intelligent 22-year-old known as “The Great Wall.” Then she’s off to Shanghai to better understand the unique blend of globalization and cultural exchange that brought this talented center to American basketball and American basketball to the Chinese people.
wow the view must be really trying to expand their demographic. and the fact that were considering watching the view is disturbing lisa ling: so yao youre from china? yao: yes Lisa ling: so yao, you play basketball? yao: yes lisa ling: so yao, how about we all have pedicures and facials and talk about celebrity gossip while you make a few witty comments and look confused about whats going on bc this is a womans show youre a male sports star? yao:.........im tall ill be sure to tune in!!
Yao Ming documentary(Fwd: Lisa Ling's letter) Sorry I could not find Feishen's original post regarding this: : Dear Friends, : When I got the job as host of National Geographic's Ultimate Explorer, I : begged the producers to let my first documentary be about a story I've been : dying to do. Growing up Asian American, in an almost entirely Caucasian : community, I always felt conflicted about my identity. I would learn that : this feeling was a common one in immigrant communities. About three years : ago , I learned of this remarkable young and very tall basketball player in : China who was posed to become a superstar in America's NBA: Yao Ming. : I knew that if he could prove himself, Yao MIng could effectively become : the most influential bridge between two countries that have historically : had a somewhat difficult relationship: the US and China. I believed that : this one guy could help to change so many stereotypes that have plagued : Asians in America forever. On the surface: he's literally larger than : life, he's an exceptionally talented athlete and he's a powerhouse of a : man. He's also such a humble, intelligent and gracious person who values : his family and his team. : Well, because I was so passionate about him, the producers let me make this : film. It's called Basketball Diplomacy: From Mao to Yao. I have to tell : you, Yao Ming has exceeded all of my expectations. I spent time with him : and he opened himself in a way that I've never seen in the thousands of : interviews that he's done. And he really provided such a window into the : changes that are taking place in China and has come to symboliza China's : emergence as a global superpower. His access to the Chinese market is : undeniable and he is under so much pressure to deliver because over a : billion people in China and people all over the world are counting on him. : But despite the pressure, he has carried himself in such an elegant way and : he's proven that he's got mad game. This film really isnt' about : basketball, it's about an emerging nation, the immigrant struggle and : globalization. : If you could help me spread the word about this film, I would be truly : grateful. : Thank you from the bottom of my heart. : Lisa Ling : Basketball Diplomacy: From Mao to Yao airs Sunday, June 1 on MSNBC at 8PM : ET,PT.
