Justin Chon Crosses Into the Twilight Top 10 Men’S Travel Destinations the Essential Man Plus: HCC Welcomes the Smithsonian
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Aug08 1-12-P 9/1/08 7:43 PM Page 1 F ASHION LIFESTYLE ART ENTERTAINMENT AUGUST 2008 FREE Russell Wong is the Man The Man Issue: Justin Chon Crosses into the Twilight Top 10 Men’s Travel Destinations The Essential Man Plus: HCC Welcomes the Smithsonian yellowmags.com Aug08 1-12-P 9/1/08 7:43 PM Page 2 FROM THE EDITOR IN CHIEF Although we do cover men throughout the year, we specifically dedicate one issue of Yellow Magazine to men. This is the Man Issue and the featured model is the handsome and debonair actor, Russell Wong, who in many respects is the face of today’s modern Asian American masculine male. Russell will tease you with his appearance in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, which is currently in theaters, and you can see more of him in Unshakable later this year and Dim Sum Funeral in 2009. He is very busy at the moment with all these roles, but we were grateful for the time he spared to give us an interview and to pose for our pictures. If Russell Wong has captured the “handsome and mature” title, Justin Chon must assuredly claim that of “cute teen heartthrob”. We interviewed Justin, who has been regularly seen on Nickelodeon’s comedy show Just Jordan and will be appearing in two films to be released this year. Cute looks notwithstanding, Justin is a serious actor and someone to watch. His film, Crossing Over, will be released on August 22nd, and covers the timely and relevant topic of immigration in the United States. Speaking of immigration, a very important travelling exhibit will make a stop in Houston in August. I recently experienced Exit Saigon, Enter Little Saigon in San Jose, California. It captures the essence of what Vietnamese Americans endured when they left their country en route to their new home in the United States. While I was in the first wave of refugees and did not suffer through the trying times of those who followed on the boats, it is eminently clear how extraordinarily important this exhibit will be to those who did and to those interested in gaining a better perspective of that period. Finally, our health editor, Ivy Yang (whose blog is mooger.com), shares the secrets of longevity. While you may already know that reducing stress, having a balanced diet and exercising are critical components, Ivy tells us that making love Photo by Collin Kelly is also part of the mix. In fact, she offers some numbers that would suggest that it could replace the need for exercising as much. That’s probably the perfect statistic to have in our Man Issue! Best wishes, Viet Hoang Aug08 1-12-P 9/1/08 7:43 PM Page 3 The color yellow has played a recurrent symbolic role throughout the history of Asian culture. It symbolizes the earth that sustains all life, yet has been embraced by Buddhist monks as an expression of unchallenged power. Such is the role of yellow: always revered but in different ways under different circumstances. The mission of Yellow Magazine is to introduce our readers to the artistic , fashion, lifestyle and entertainment contributions made by Asian Americans. It is our hope that the depth and breadth of the topics and events we cover do justice to the pride that the color yellow has represented throughout the millennia. As the editor in chief of Yellow Magazine, my last name is Hoang, which also means yellow. Just as I am proud of my name, I am proud of my heritage, and proud of Yellow Magazine. 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St. Paul Street Suite 2360 Dallas, TX 75201 214.965.9933 x106 vervecommunications.com Local Advertising 713.528.6000 x103 [email protected] Yellow Magazine 3040 Post Oak Blvd. Suite 1440 Houston, TX 77056 p 713.528.6000 f 713.228.3186 yellowmags.com Yellow Magazine is published monthly. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of the magazine is strictly prohibited without the permission of the publisher. Yellow Magazine is not responsible for any unsolicited materials submitted. Subscriptions to Yellow Magazine may be purchased for $36/12 issues. Mail check to: Yellow Magazine, 3040 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 1440, Houston, TX 77056. © 2008 MV Media On the cover: Suit and dress shirt - Enrico Coveri Silver chain - Jessica Elliot Jewelry Tie - Hugo Boss August 2008 Aug08 1-12-P 9/1/08 7:43 PM Page 4 TRAVEL Check Out the Top 10 Vacation Spots for Men It’s a Man’s World by MATT SIMS Alright men, you’ve earned it. You work hard and when it comes time for a vacation, you deserve something special – something just for you. Whether it’s an epic adventure or a hedonistic retreat, these destinations are tailor-made for you. So start packing! Shotover Canyon, New Zealand #1 Bangkok, Thailand #6 Queenstown, New Zealand Why: The crown jewel in the treasury of Asian pleasure destinations, Why: The closest thing to paradise for the active man, Queenstown Bangkok has long been considered one of the world’s top destinations. boasts more adventure sports than any other place on Earth. Queenstown’s Thailand is blessed with more than its share of natural beauty and Bangkok reputation as the world’s favorite adrenaline rush destination is well Wat Arun, Bangkok, Thailand is where it all starts. Why not vacation in a place surrounded by attractive deserved, with skydiving, bungy jumping, jetskiing, river surfing, canyon people, exotic foods, and unlimited adventure? swinging, whitewater rafting, and heli-skiing just steps away. What to do: What to do: • Stay at the Peninsula Bangkok Hotel (bangkok.peninsula.com) • Stay at Nugget Point Boutique Hotel (nuggetpoint.co.nz) •Eat at Kinnaree Restaurant & Bar (kinnareegourtmet.com) •Try everything once! You can’t leave without bungy jumping at Kawarau •Explore Patpong Street Bungy Centre, where you’ll have several choices of heights to try • Play 18 holes at the Kantarat Golf Course •Let a helicopter drop you off for a downhill mountain bike ride with Fat •Watch Thai boxing at Lumpini Stadium Tyre Adventures • Spend the weekend at nearby Pattaya Beach •Take the ultimate thrill ride on a speedboat as it jets up and down river #2 Las Vegas, Nevada and grazes within inches of cliffs and boulders (shotoverjet.com) Why: “What happens here...” Well, you know the rest. Las Vegas is the #7 Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania adult fun capital of the U.S. What says “Welcome Men” more than Why: Gain bragging rights to one of the greatest adventures on the planet! gambling, drinking, and showgirls in tiny, shiny costumes? Sure, its First, climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain on the African continent at reputation is partly attributable to clever marketing, but most of it results over 19,000 feet. Then go on a photo safari in a sea of wildlife near the from giving people what they want – action! Ngorongoro Crater, a 102-square-mile green-walled crater, or on the plains What to do: of Serengeti National Park, which is everyone’s vision of the real Africa. • Stay at any number of great hotels, but you can never go wrong with What to do: the Bellagio (bellagio.com) •Book a tour with Mountain Travel Sobek or REI (mtsobek.com or •Eat at Joel Robuchon at the Mansion (MGM Grand); PampleMousse rei.com/adventures) – they will take care of everything (east of the strip); or Shintaro (Bellagio) • Hike past cultivated farmlands on the lower levels up through lush • Check out high-tech dance clubs like Body English, Jet or the Asian- rainforest, alpine meadows, and finally across a barren lunar landscape themed Tao; wander through Gipsy and partake of the sizzling hot to the twin summits for one of the best views in the world scene; stare at 10,000 square feet of big screens at the Mirage Race •Experience Africa, “the dark continent”, and get ready to fill up your and Sports Book while you bet on practically any sport in the world camera’s memory with stunning photos of exotic wildlife, unforgettable •Walk into any place, find a table, and place your bets landscapes, and interesting people. #3 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil #8 Melbourne, Australia Why: Few cities are as synonymous with pleasure as Rio de Janeiro. Why: A modern hub of the land down under, this popular city seems This South American treasure has gorgeous beaches, dramatic landmarks, to attract good-looking, lively people with an attitude for fun. Healthy and attractive locals. You can feast on unique cuisine, enjoy wild nightlife hedonism is the local mantra, and Melbournians are equally passionate just steps from the beach or indulge your culture-seeking side and discover about sports, fashion, and good food. Live music and theatre are also the real Brazil. popular. “Marvelous Melbourne” is cosmopolitan, suburban, cultivated, What to do: conservative and avant-garde all at the same time.