Actress Alexis Rhee Joins Hollywood Stars at 83rd Annual Academy Awards Pre-Party and Red Carpet Cancer Breast Cancer Benefit Event

(L-R) Karen Stella Jane, Yasemin Oyan,
Actress Alexis Rhee (center)
Patty Wunsch Fisk (blue hair) 9 yr.
cancer surivor and Actress Anne Beyer.

The Actress, who won a SAG Award for “Outstanding Performance by a Cast Member” for her work in the movie 'Crash' (2004)
walked the Red Carpet  for Wednesday's fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness

    Los Angeles, CA –  Award-winning Actress Alexis Rhee was among the Hollywood Stars walking the red carpet at the Breast Cancer Awareness Pre-Oscar Party, Wednesday night (Feb. 23, 2011). The Beverly Hills event takes place at Gonpachi Japanese Restaurant (134 N. La Cienega Blvd.), hosted by David Harrison Levi.
  
“Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in the United States,” said Actress Rhee. “I take part in activities that benefit and help raise awareness for breast cancer, because it is a good cause that impacts so many lives. Even though my Mom had breast cancer and was treated she died of Alzheimer's. We need more events like this one, where we are celebrating the Oscars and we’re connecting people to breast cancer awareness.”

Alexis Rhee (left) Patty Wunsch Fisk 9-yr.
cancer survivor  in blue hair and
Actress Anne Beyer.

    Actress Alexis Rhee, whose long list of film credits include the blockbuster Oscar-winning Crash (2004); On the Rocks (2006), Norbit (2007) and The Things We Carry (2009), and hit TV shows such as Lost, ER and Gilmore Girls to name a few, is also an accomplished violinist.

    Levi is a Beverly Hills philanthropist, whose sister died of breast cancer. His lifelong mission is to bring awareness to breast cancer in Hollywood and nationally. Levi holds breast cancer awareness events at least once a month and capitalizes on high profile activities to bring attention to his goal. “My mission is simple,” said David Harrison Levi. “I want to see an end to cancer as I’m tired of and saddened by the loss of so many beautiful friends and family members. Early detection is the key to saving lives.”

    Although the jury is still out on the Oscars race, Rhee expects to see a lot of surprises at the Academy Awards ceremony this weekend. “There are quite of few surprises in this year’s nominees for the 83rd Academy Awards,” said Rhee. “Like everyone else, I have my favorites. And the Golden Globe winners gave us a sneak peak of the stiff competition, too. My congratulations to everyone nominated, because they’re all winners in my book.”

Nelson Photos joins Alexis Rhee at event.

    Rhee starred as Kim Lee in the Oscar winning film Crash, starred as Geisha #1 in the film Blade Runner, and starred as Mrs. Wong, wife of Eddie Murphy's character Mr. Wong, in the film Norbit. She also guest- starred in the season 13 episode "Heart of the Matter" of the TV show ER.

Rhee has just been cast to costar in a new movie, MATA LEAO: THE LION KILLER, which begins filming in a few weeks.
She will be acting opposite Graham Beckel (L.A. Confidental, Brokeback Mountain) and Joanna Sotomura (Madison County), in MATA LEAO: THE LION KILLER. Grey Damon (True Blood) from Friday Night Lights TV series.   

The actress is also is putting finishing touches a screenplay for a film about a Jazz Pianist. 

    The 83^rd Academy Awards will be held on February 27, 2011. This year's Best Picture nominees, in alphabetical order, are "Black Swan," "The Fighter," "Inception," "The Kids Are All Right," "The King's Speech," "127 Hours," "The Social Network," "Toy Story 3," "True Grit" and "Winter's Bone”.  The Best Animated Feature Film category includes "How to Train Your Dragon," "The Illusionist" and "Toy Story 3."
   

Some of the long list of Film & TV Credits of Alexis Rhee include:

the blockbuster Oscar-winning Crash (2004); On the Rocks (2006), 
Norbit (2007) and The Things We Carry (2009), and hit
TV shows such as Lost, ER and Gilmore Girls to name a few, is also an accomplished violinist. 

For media interviews and images of Actress Alexis Rhee please contact: George Mc Quade, 
818-340-5300 or 818-618-9229. PR@MayoCommunications.com.

For more about Alexis Rhee visit: her blog at https://thehollywoodactress.wordpress.com/ or

On IMDB.(http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0722224/filmoyear)

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Actress Alexis Rhee To Attend 83rd Annual Academy Awards Pre-Party and Red Carpet Cancer Benefit Event

Alexis Rhee

The Actress, who won a SAG Award 
for “Outstanding Performance by a
Cast Member” for her work in the
movie CRASH (2004) plans to walk 

the Red Carpet Wednesday, Feb. 23^rd

 Los Angeles, CA – Feb. 22, 2011 – 

Award-winning Actress Alexis Rhee  

will be among Hollywood Stars 

walking the red carpet at the Breast 

Cancer Awareness Pre-Oscar Party, 

Wednesday, February 23, 2011. 

The Beverly Hills event takes place at Gonpachi Japanese Restaurant

 (134 N. La Cienega Blvd.), hosted by David Harrison Levi.  

               “Breast cancer is one of the most common

 cancers  among women in the United States,” said 
Actress Rhee. 

“I take part in activities that benefit and help raise 

awareness for breast cancer, because it is a good cause 

that impacts so many lives.  We need more events like

 this one, where we are celebrating the Oscars and 

we’re connecting people to breast cancer awareness.”

            Actress Alexis Rhee, whose long list of film
credits include the blockbuster Oscar-winning  
Crash (2004); On the Rocks (2006),  Norbit (2007) 
and The Things We Carry (2009), and hit TV shows 
such as Lost, ER and Gilmore Girls to name a few,
is also an accomplished violinist.

               Levi is a Beverly Hills philanthropist, 

whose sister died of  breast cancer. His lifelong mission 

is to bring awareness to breast cancer in Hollywood 

and nationally. Levi holds breast cancer 

awareness events at least once a month and capitalizes 

on high profile activities to bring attention to his goal.

 “My mission is simple,” said David Harrison Levi. 

“I want to see an end to cancer as I’m tired 

of and saddened by the loss of so many beautiful 

friends and family members. Early detection is the key

 to saving lives.”

               Although the jury is still out on the Oscars race, Rhee 

expects to see a lot of surprises at the Academy Awards ceremony 

this weekend. “There are quite of few surprises in this year’s 

nominees for the 83rd Academy Awards,” said Rhee. “Like everyone 

else, I have my favorites. And the Golden Globe winners gave us a 

sneak peak of the stiff competition, too. My congratulations to 

everyone nominated, because they’re all winners in my book.”

            Rhee starred as Kim Lee in the Oscar winning film Crash, 
starred as Geisha #1 in the film Blade Runner, and starred as Mrs. 
Wong, wife of Eddie Murphy's character Mr. Wong, in the film Norbit. 
She also guest- starred in the season 13 episode "Heart of the Matter" 
of the TV show ER. Rhee is currently audition for several TV and 
movie roles and is putting finishing touches a screenplay for a film 
about a Jazz Pianist. 

            The 83^rd Academy Awards will be held on February 27, 2011. 
This year's Best Picture nominees, in alphabetical order, are "Black Swan," 
"The Fighter," "Inception," "The Kids Are All Right," "The King's Speech," 
"127 Hours," "The Social Network," "Toy Story 3," "True Grit" and
"Winter's Bone”.  The Best Animated Feature Film category includes  
"How to Train Your Dragon," "The Illusionist" and "Toy Story 3."

               For media interviews and images of Actress Alexis Rhee 

please contact George Mc Quade, 818-340-5300 or 818-618-9229. 

PR@MayoCommunications.com. For more about Alexis Rhee visit

her blog at 

https://thehollywoodactress.wordpress.com/ or

On IMDB.(http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0722224/filmoyear)

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Journalism SUPERBOWL Mixer - SPJ/LA’s Journalism Mega Mixer on Wednesday Night

 The Society of Professional Journalists is the nation’s largest and most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to promoting high standards of ethical behavior and encouraging the free practice of journalism. Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, SPJ works to inspire and educate the next generation of journalists and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press. The Greater Los Angeles professional chapter celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2009.

RSVP Now for SPJ/LA’s Journalism Mega Mixer

It’s not too late to RSVP for Wednesday’s journalism mega mixer where SPJ/LA invites you to a real “social networking site” to mix, mingle, mega schmooze, socialize, have fun, and network all at the same time.

WHAT:

SPJ/LA co-hosts journalism group mega mixer

WHO:

Journalists from throughout Southern California including members of: 

-       Asian American Journalists Association-Los Angeles Chapter

-       Black Journalists Association of Southern California

-       Los Angeles Press Club

-       National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association

-       New America Media

-       Radio Television News association of Southern California

-       SPJ/LA

                        And more

WHEN:          

6 – 9 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 23

                         

WHERE:        

J Restaurant & Lounge - Patio Area

1119 S. Olive St.

Los Angeles, CA 90015

www.jloungela.com

COST:

The mixer is free and open to all. Complimentary appetizers. Cash bar at happy hour rates.

PARKING:    

Validated valet parking will be available for $7 on Olive Street.   Parking is also offered for $5 in the lot across the street from the restaurant or in the structure adjacent to the restaurant (across the street from the AT&T building) at a possibly different rate.  Limited meter parking is also available. Meters free after 6 p.m.

RSVP:

SPJ/LA hotline at (323) 259-3350 or send an e-mail tospjlosangeles@gmail.com

For more information about SPJ/LA, visit www.spjla.org

The Society of Professional Journalists is the nation’s largest and most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to promoting high standards of ethical behavior and encouraging the free practice of journalism. Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, SPJ works to inspire and educate the next generation of journalists and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press. The Greater Los Angeles professional chapter celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2009.

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TV/film production, Entertainment industry, International trade, tourism and high tech cited as leading economy recovery factors - Also separate report shows LA County has striking economic and personal ties with Japan

Downtown Film Festival rec carpet event.

LAEDC Report Says  Southern California,  California,
U.S.  Economic Recovery is Underway, Stronger Growth in ’12

In L.A. County, international trade, entertainment and tourism leads regional economy.

A separate report shows striking economic and personal ties with Japan

Dr. Nancy Sidhu

Los Angeles — The economic recovery is  under way led by increased international trade  and growth in the high-tech sector,  entertainment and tourism, according to  the 2011-2012 Economic Forecast and  Industry Outlook report released today by  the Kyser Center for Economic Research at  the Los Angeles County Economic Development  Corporation (LAEDC).

The Los Angeles economy “appears to be past the bottom of the recession and is starting up the recovery path during 2011 and 2012,” said LAEDC Chief EconomistNancy D. Sidhu, Ph.D. “Many industries are back in the black and employment is rising in some areas.”

Imports and exports have rebounded around the world. Increased international trade activity in 2011 will benefit the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, which both posted strong years in 2010.

Hiring is also expected to  grow as well for the region’s  tourism and entertainment  sectors as a result of  increased filming and more    visitors to the region,  helped by the new  convention center hotel at  L.A. LIVE.

TV/ film permits and production on the rise.

However, there is little likelihood the housing sector will escape another difficult year, even though 2011 is expected to bring some improvement. Housing activity will only see incremental improvement even though it has improved from the 2009 lows.

California, which had the second highest unemployment rate in the country in 2010 at 12.5 percent, will see employment growth in 2011. However, much like the national picture, California’s jobless rate will remain relatively high, with the LAEDC forecasting an average unemployment rate of 12.1 percent this year and the rate coming down to 11.5 percent by next year.

“We project that the California and U.S. economies will grow moderately in 2011 and 2012,” said Sidhu. “But the recession was so deep, 2011 won’t feel all that good despite improvements in most industries.



However, the state is headed in the right direction, and the economy will seem even better by 2012.”

Growing Together report highlights L.A. County’s personal and economic ties with Japan

The LAEDC also released a separate, new report, “Growing Together – Japan and Los Angeles County”. The report describes many of the close ties that have developed between Los Angeles County and Japan, the number one source of foreign direct investment into L.A. County.

U.S. – Japan trade has increased dramatically over the past 50 years jumping from $3.2 billion to $211 billion at its peak in 2000. Japan is the second largest trading partner of the Los Angeles Customs District with the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach together handling nearly 25 percent of total trade between Japan and the U.S.

The report also documents the growing importance of foreign direct investment in this relationship, reviewing both investments made by Los Angeles area business firms in Japan and Japanese investments in Los Angeles County.

To discuss their investments made in the region, the LAEDC’s EconomicForecast event held at the Los Angeles Marriott on Feb. 16 features a panel of speakers from well-known Japanese companies. Representatives from Honda Motors, Union Bank and Yakult, makers of probiotic beverages, will discuss the significant impact of Japanese companies on the L.A. County economy.

For the full story  of the Forecast & Industry Outlook and  the first-time LAEDC  report “Growing Together – Japan and Los Angeles County.

Please visit: http://www.mayocommunications.com/2011-NEWS%20RELEASES/NR-377.htm

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Long Time Radio Newsman Jack Popejoy nicknamed "Mr. Earthquake" dies at 63

Jack Popejoy, KFWB / KNX Radio on Jan. 22, 2011
at RTNA Golden Mike Awards event. He died Sunday.

SHERMAN OAKS (CBS) — Longtime CBS Radio news anchor, reporter and journalist Jack Popejoy died of complications from cancer Sunday at his home in Sherman Oaks. He was 63.

Popejoy anchored the morning news program on KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO along with Dick Helton and Vicky Moore since February 2009. He continued to work on-air until late January. From 1986 – 2009 he worked at sister station KFWB, where he served as the morning news anchor since 2000.


By George S. Mc Quade III

When I lost my house in the Jan. 17, 1994 Northridge Earthquake, I became more acquainted with Jack Popejoy, not only as a newsman at KFWB, later KNX Radio, but as an avid listener. I covered earthquakes when I worked for NBC Mutual News, AP Radio and UPI Radio networks, but there's nothing like having Jack Popejoy remind us how to prepare, what to do and how to save yourself.

The last time I saw Jack Popejoy was at the Radio TV News Associations (RTNA) Golden Mike Awards program last month

I only snapped one photo, and never thought it would be the last time I saw him. He was an amazing newsman, could read copy cold during such breaking news as the Rodney King officiers beating trial to horrific events in Los Angeles Riots. Whenever an earthquake struck anywhere in the world, Jack could talk about them as it happened in our backyard, scientifically and in layman's terms. Even when I worked as media relations manager at The Gas Company Jack Popejoy was the go to guy to get the word out on the Northridge Earthquake, damage and aftershocks.

Several organizations he belong to have issued statements and his colleagues, coworkers, friends and family are all in mourning, including myself. Can someone please push the "Stop Good guys from dying" button. This makes three friends I have lost since December, and the second Jack, too.

SPJLA.ORG Website

 
Statement from the Board of Directors of the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists Regarding the Death of Jack Popejoy:

  
      The Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists mourns the loss of CBS Radio news anchor Jack Popejoy who has died at the age of 63 following a struggle with cancer.  
        Until just a few weeks ago, Popejoy graced the airwaves anchoring the morning news on KNX 1070 Newsradio. From 1986 to 2009, he anchored the news on KFWB. His illustrious career, starting in the 1960s, included reporting and anchoring the news at KCOP-TV and KZLA-FM. He was known to radio listeners for his outstanding expertise on Southern California earthquakes and the nation’s space program.
        Popejoy was a highly respected and honored broadcast journalist. His numerous awards included recognition by SPJ/LA as Journalist of the Year in 1998. Last month, he received Best Newscast honors from the Radio and Television News Association of Southern California. We honor the memory of one of L.A.’s most distinguished broadcast journalists and extend our deepest sympathy to his family and friends. 

      The Society of Professional Journalists is the nation’s largest and most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to promoting high standards of ethical behavior and encouraging the free practice of journalism. Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, SPJ works to inspire and educate the next generation of journalists and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press. The Greater Los Angeles professional chapter celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2009.

 
 Contact: Navid Nonahal, SPJ/LA, (818) 317-2234, spjlosangeles@gmail.com

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