XiXi Yang
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XiXi Yang is an American tv personality and former beauty queen
. She was recently crowned Miss China 2008 Hawaiian Tropic
and finished top 10 at the 25th Annual Hawaiian Tropic International Pageant.
. She's fluent in Mandarin and Japanese
. Yang grew up in China, Japan, and America. She later attributes her out-going personality to her childhood.
In 2005, fascinated by the cultural differences between American and Chinese high school teenagers, Yang published an article in China's Yangzi Newspaper, titled "Comparing Cultural Differences: American and Chinese High School Students". The basis of her studies came from the 9-page questionnaires she passed to 275 high school students in both countries. The article also documented Yang's childhood and the emotional struggles she went through growing up as an Asian-American. Yang's article caught the attention of CCTV, the most powerful television broadcaster in mainland China, for she was one of the first few high school students to publish in Yangzi. Yang was interviewed by CCTV on February 6, 2004, and received an overwhelming amount of response letters.
In 2007, she graduated from North Allegheny Senior High School
and entered New York University
, studying mass media communications.
. After the pageant, Yang continued to represent Hawaiian Tropic
as a spokesperson and starred in skin care products commercials by Bennett Group Productions.
September 21, 2008: Actor and Producer Gianni Russo
, "Carlo Rizzi" from The Godfather
September 21, 2008: DJ Johnny Rocks from New York City's WKTU 103.5 fm radio station
September 27, 2008: Pop and Dance Musician Kim Sozzi
from Ultra Records
September 27, 2008: Fever Records
CEO Sal Abbatiello
September 27, 2008: Pop musician Lucas Prata
, as seen on MTV
's "My Sweet Sixteen"
November 20, 2008: Actor, Producer, Writer William Demeo, "Jason" from "The Sopranos
" on HBO
Beauty Queen
"Beauty Queen" is the second song from Roxy Music's second album, For Your Pleasure. The lyrics refer to Ferry's girlfriend, Valerie Leon, one-time UK beauty queen, B-movie actress and model working in the Newcastle area, circa 1973.-Musicians:...
. She was recently crowned Miss China 2008 Hawaiian Tropic
Hawaiian Tropic
Hawaiian Tropic is a brand of suntan lotion sold around the world, but more widely available in the United States.The Company was founded by Ron Rice in 1969. It was the largest private manufacturer of sun care products in the United States until being acquired in May 2007 by Playtex Products, Inc...
and finished top 10 at the 25th Annual Hawaiian Tropic International Pageant.
Early life
Yang was born in ChinaChina
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
. She's fluent in Mandarin and Japanese
Japanese language
is a language spoken by over 130 million people in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities. It is a member of the Japonic language family, which has a number of proposed relationships with other languages, none of which has gained wide acceptance among historical linguists .Japanese is an...
. Yang grew up in China, Japan, and America. She later attributes her out-going personality to her childhood.
In 2005, fascinated by the cultural differences between American and Chinese high school teenagers, Yang published an article in China's Yangzi Newspaper, titled "Comparing Cultural Differences: American and Chinese High School Students". The basis of her studies came from the 9-page questionnaires she passed to 275 high school students in both countries. The article also documented Yang's childhood and the emotional struggles she went through growing up as an Asian-American. Yang's article caught the attention of CCTV, the most powerful television broadcaster in mainland China, for she was one of the first few high school students to publish in Yangzi. Yang was interviewed by CCTV on February 6, 2004, and received an overwhelming amount of response letters.
In 2007, she graduated from North Allegheny Senior High School
North Allegheny Senior High School
North Allegheny Senior High School is a suburban high school in the North Allegheny School District and is located in Wexford, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The current building was built in 1974, the school has won numerous awards and was ranked in the top 1300 US high...
and entered New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
, studying mass media communications.
Beauty Pageants
Yang entered the public eye by winning Miss China 2008 Hawaiian Tropic, and went on to be one of the top 10 finalists at the 25th Annual Hawaiian Tropic International Pageant, aired on NBCNBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
. After the pageant, Yang continued to represent Hawaiian Tropic
Hawaiian Tropic
Hawaiian Tropic is a brand of suntan lotion sold around the world, but more widely available in the United States.The Company was founded by Ron Rice in 1969. It was the largest private manufacturer of sun care products in the United States until being acquired in May 2007 by Playtex Products, Inc...
as a spokesperson and starred in skin care products commercials by Bennett Group Productions.
Hosting
Yang is currently the VJ / host for Dance Music Television, channel 18 on Tuesday nights at 11:00pm EST in Westchester, NY. She covers street festivals, concerts, and events, along with interviewing various artists / entertainers. Recent guests include:September 21, 2008: Actor and Producer Gianni Russo
Gianni Russo
Louis Giovanni "Gianni" Russo is an American actor, singer and alleged possible member of organized crime, or Cosa Nostra....
, "Carlo Rizzi" from The Godfather
The Godfather
The Godfather is a 1972 American epic crime film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, based on the 1969 novel by Mario Puzo. With a screenplay by Puzo, Coppola and an uncredited Robert Towne, the film stars Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall, Sterling Hayden, John Marley, Richard...
September 21, 2008: DJ Johnny Rocks from New York City's WKTU 103.5 fm radio station
September 27, 2008: Pop and Dance Musician Kim Sozzi
Kim Sozzi
Kim Sozzi is an American dance-pop singer originally from Long Island, New York.-Career:Kim Sozzi's career began in 1999 when she signed a contract on Columbia Records for her first major album, Life Goes On. Her first single from the album was "Til I Cry You Out Of Me", followed by "Letting Go"...
from Ultra Records
September 27, 2008: Fever Records
Fever Records
Fever Records was the New York City freestyle record label of the 80s, founded by promoter Sal Abbatiello.The label was marketed and distributed by Sutra Records until the latter went under, which precipitated a distribution deal with Russel Simmons's RAL division of Def Jam Recordings.Fever...
CEO Sal Abbatiello
September 27, 2008: Pop musician Lucas Prata
Lucas Prata
Lucas Prata is a House musician and DJ born in Bayside, Queens, New York. He has produced several recognizable hits such as "Never Be Alone", "And She Said", "Love of My Life", and "Let's Get It On." Prata and Dan Bălan produced The "Ma Ya Hi Song," an English version of the international hit...
, as seen on MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
's "My Sweet Sixteen"
November 20, 2008: Actor, Producer, Writer William Demeo, "Jason" from "The Sopranos
The Sopranos
The Sopranos is an American television drama series created by David Chase that revolves around the New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the often conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads...
" on HBO