Newly Added Cheers

Again, I think this is somewhat overdue but just so you know, I've also updated the Cheers page in the BIOYA Tribute page with cheers from the movie. If I forgot any other cheers you are welcome to email me with them ok! Bring It!

New Picture Updates

This might be a bit overdue but it's better late than never rite? I've updated the Photo Gallery page (in the BIOYA Tribute Page) with pictures from the movie as well as premiere photos of Solange Knowles & co. Enjoy!

New BIO: In It To Win Blog!

I've created a new blog that's purely dedicated to the upcoming Bring It On franchise, BIO: In It To Win as not to comfuse you guys with the mix infos from the current blog. So if you wanted to know abou the latest info, pictures & other related things of the movie, then you can just visit the blog ok (it's at www.aeonity.com/lil_panda). Any future updates regarding the movie is available in the blog. And yes, I promise that I'll try my hardest to keep it updated as often as I can ok!

YAY! Bring It On 4... or Bring It On 4ever... or Bring It On: In it to Win... Whatever...

Yes people! It seems that the big guns at Universal has a great liking towards BIO sequels (like I had any problems with that). And because of that, Bring It On 4 (or whatever they will eventually call it) is already on the way! And eventhough they're still working on the title, the cast however are already busy filming the movie (filming was suppose to start sometime April, in and around Florida). I'll try to update this blog (this time I promise I'll try my very best)from time to time with the latest updates regarding the movie ok.

By the way, open casting calls for talented (but 'undiscovered') real cheerleaders had been done in Orlando back in February. So if you missed it, then tough! I guess u just have to wait for Bring It On 5 then.

My Homecoming!! BIOYA Is Out!

The Bring It On franchise has also been expanding itself successfully during my absence isn’t it? I somewhat ashamed to admit that I’ve only manage to bought and watched the DVD for Bring It On Yet Again recently since I got Kenny to do some of my workload. That’s what boyfriends are for right? Well, at least for me of course. I found that the movie is much better than its predecessor but still cannot come close to the original BIO. I kinda like the fact that Brittany started off as somewhat a bitchy spoil brat, unlike the goody-goody Torrance and Whittier in the previous movies. The krumping thing also interest me but I’m kinda tired with the same patterns being used over and over again like:
• Loser jock future ex-boyfriends
• Obviously better cheerleading side-kick best friend
• Bitchy rival cheer captains
• Cute-but-socially-ignored future boyfriends
• Well established competitive cheer rivals

I would REALLY, REALLY like to see something different in the future. A new storyline maybe? Fingers crossed people! I’m going to update my site real soon, depending whether of not I can push some of my work to Kenny again.

My other past-time pleasure the ANTM had also comes to a new season. It’s still early to tell but I’m rooting for AJ and Melrose to win. Or at least reached the second spot since my favorites usually ended up there instead of winning the whole damn thing.

By the way, here’s another ‘updated’ list of the ANTM alumnae whereabouts:

Dream Models HK – Elyse (Cycle 1) Norelle (Cycle 3)
Major Models Mgmt – Shannon (Cycle 1) Camille (Cycle 2)
Gilla Roos – Kesse (Cycle 1)
RACE Model Mgmt – April (Cycle 2)
Models 1 – Yaya (Cycle 3)
Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency – Michelle (Cycle 4)
Passport Model Mgmt – Lluvy (Cycle 4) Christina (Cycle 4)
LA Models – Christina (Cycle 4) Lisa (Cycle 5) Furonda (Cycle 6)
Wilhelmina Models – Diane (Cycle 5)
Elite Models – Nicole (Cycle 5) Sara (Cycle 6) Mollie Sue (Cycle 6)
Uber Model Mgmt – Ebony (Cycle 5)
Face Model Mgmt – Ebony (Cycle 5)
Karin Models – Nnenna (Cycle 6)
NOUS Models – Joanie (Cycle 6) Leslie (Cycle 6)
Ford Models – Danielle (Cycle 6)
Next Models – Sara (Cycle 6)
Success Model Mgmt – Mollie Sue (Cycle 6)
ID Model Mgmt – Rebecca (Cycle 4) Wendy (Cycle 6)
Fusion Model Mgmt – Nik (Cycle 5)

New BIOYA Pictures!!

Yes, I know it's been awhile since my last entry but my pc crashed recently so there's nothing I can do about it. Anyways, I've updated the Photo Gallery page on my Bring It On Yet Again Page so please check it out if you guys wanted to see pictures from the upcoming movie. Thanks a lot to Yuki Mizuma for contributing those pics.

SIDE-STORY: Modeling Life After ANTM

Finally! I was so busy with A LOT of things recently that I don’t even know where to begin complaining. Bottom line is, I’m proclaiming my new found hatred towards anything that has got to do with bridesmaid-dress-fitting! By the way, did I mention that I absolutely looooovvveee the movie RENT before? I can’t stop playing that damn song on my head. It usually goes off when my boss is giving one of those ‘motivational pep talks’ (that I’m praying like hell he doesn’t decided to give us a quiz on).

'Five hundred 25 thousand six hundred minutes, how do you measure, measure a year…'

Ok, so apart from BIO anyone would probably notice my obsession with the ANTM series. Everytime I’m stressed out, I just reached for my trusted ANTM DVDs (and BIO of course, but that’s another story) and laugh at the so-called drama that’s unfolding in front of my eyes. But I kept thinking, where the heck are my favorite bitches now since I still see Russian/Brazilian/European models gracing the Vogues and Elles, as well as posing ‘fiercely’ for the Guccis and Pradas. So I did some digging, and apart from the obvious winners, here are some other ANTM alumnae that had been signed on to major modeling agencies

1. Ford Models = Shannon (Cycle 1) Eva (Cycle 3) Naima (Cycle 4)
Brita (Cycle 4) Nicole L (Cycle 5)
2. Wilhemina Models = Adrienne (Cycle 1) Elyse (Cycle 1) Toccara (Cycle 3)
3. NY Models = April (Cycle 2) Rachel (Cycle 3 Top 20) Kahlen (Cycle 4)
4. LA Models = Catie (Cycle 2)
5. Nous Model Mgmt = Mercedes Yvette (Cycle 2) Norelle (Cycle 3)
6. Boss Models = Xiomara (Cycle 2)
7. T Management = Shandi (Cycle 2)
8. IMG Models = Yoanna (Cycle 2)
9. Major Models Mgmt = Nargis (Cycle 3 Top 20)
10. Next Models = Brittany (Cycle 4)
11. Elite Models = Ann (Cycle 3)
12. VNY Model Mgmt = Rebecca (Cycle 4)
13. Geoffrey Chapman Modeling Agency = Michelle (Cycle 4)


So far, it’s safe to say that none of the ANTM graduates had manages to make it big in the fashion industry. But all’s not lost as they’re not completely out of their 12 episodes limelights just yet. Toccara (Cycle 3) is doing pretty well commercially cause I’ve seen her in numerous things. I forgot to mention earlier when I did a post on The Cut that Yaya (Cycle 3) had also appeared on the show as a working model, just like Rachel (Cycle 3 Top 20) did in Project Runway 2. And from what I’ve heard, Brita (Cycle 4) is also featured in some billboard (hah! Take that Superdiva T) I was so crushed when they sent her home during the first episode of Cycle 4. Nole Marin should get himself a mirror before calling somebody else’s fat. But what they cannot do in the States, they most certainly made up for outside, in the big bad world. Elyse (Cycle 1) is making it big in Asia and Europe, the only one gracing a major cover (that didn’t have anything to do with winning ANTM) so far. Someone also told me that Norelle (Cycle 3) is also graining popularity in Asia, particularly in Japan. It’s not surprising though, since she has what the Japanese people would call a ‘kawaii’ look (check Gwen Stefani’s dictionary for the meaning of the word). I’m pretty surprise to see ANTM very own ‘Miss Thang’ Camille (Cycle 2) in a Jamaican runway covered by Fashion TV last few seasons. And yes, she did her ‘signature walk’ although I think it didn’t came close to the much more beautiful supermodel Nadine Willis ‘walk’ (she’d graced the same runway).

SIDE STORY: American Idol 5 (Auditions)

Yes, it’s that time of year again where people all around America (and the world I presume) had a great time making fun of other people (and will most likely loose half of their paychecks via texting and phone calling). Heck, they should just make it a national holiday or something. It’s only been a few auditions but everyone can’t seem to stop talking about it. Julia can’t seem to stop singing the Fame song after the show (cause she’s convinced that her rendition is better which is not!). Chris can’t get over the fact that he used to know one of the chicks that had auditioned in Colorado (yeah right!). Lizzie and Claire (my boss’s secretary) can’t stop discussing about their ‘future husbands’ (apparently they had ‘dump’ their last-season-husband Bo for a new one). And last but not least, Kenny just called me all the way from Denmark to ask me a very specific question “So is that girl with the famous grandma any good?” He was here for a week or so and flew back again just 2 days ago so he got to watch the first 2 auditions (and the preview of the upcoming episodes).

So the AI first stop is Chicago and no one so far has grabbed my attention. Okay, maybe except that ‘jumpy’ guy that miraculously got into Hollywood. It just cracks me up to see Simon’s face when he realized that the guy is seriously in. And Julia can’t stop talking about how cute that Michael Buble wannabe that almost didn’t got in. In the next state (which is Colorado) things looks more promising, but I’m still not ‘attach’ to anyone (the way I did when I saw Constantine & Bo last season – it was love at first sight!). But my heart strongly goes to that farm guy who sings Elton John to his turkey before the AI. I’m actually kinda surprise to hear his voice cause I expect something different (okay, something ‘dreadful’). And I think that bald-headed rocker is kinda cute, a fact that the wife would definitely agreed on (damn!). North Carolina saw more talent coming around. There’s that girl Kellie I think (the one living with her grandpa & mom abandonment) whom I think is adorable and likeable and all but her voice is not really that superb. But hey, I’m a sucker for sad-family-stories-and-future-Kneenex-moments so I’m still rooting for her. And that Steven guy (who’s a National Guard or something?) really ‘dance’ his way into Hollywood now doesn’t he? Really hilarious stuff! And let’s not forget (or ignored) Lil Kim’s twin sister who decided to take it on Paula when she didn’t got in. I practically snoozed during the San Francisco auditions until the girl with the voice-coach mom came in (her name was Catherine is it?) Boy… now that’s a voice! Let’s just pray that the mom doesn’t go all ‘I’m-a-voice-coach-and-everyone-must-do-what-I-say’ during the semis like last year’s parents. Simon also throws a tantrum in this particular audition but I don’t entirely blame him though. Even though I love Randy & Paula, I personally think that they went overboard with some of the contestants. Take that Filipino college girl that had supposingly ‘spark’ the judges-tension-incident. No offence to the Filipino people but I think the girl sounds so much like Camille Velasco from Season 3 (again no offence but the girl annoys me like hell) and was pretty average despite what Randy & Paula says. But then again, what do I know right? For all you know, she’ll probably make it to the Top 12 (but at this point I highly doubt it). Ah well, let’s just move on to Las Vegas…

On the Set of BIOYA

Curious like hell to see a behind-the-scene exclusive of BIO3? Have no fear folks! The good people at Ultimate Rihanna website had provided 2 exclusive footages to give us the first look at BIO3, namely "BET Styles: On the Set of BIO3" and "Exclusive Look On The Set Of BIOYA". If you guys wanted to view these footages, you can visit Ultimate Rihanna site to view it.