Name: Margaret Choi
Age: 26
Location: Torrance, Calif.
Occupation: Pharmacist

Describe your background.
I was born in L.A. and grew up in Torrance, California. I have two loving parents and an older brother.

What has given you the most pleasure in the last year?
Not having to go to school anymore has been a great relief. Not having any more classes, midterms/finals, or homework equals freedom.

What food do you absolutely HATE?
I absolutely hate mushrooms of any kind.

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Name: Harold Waterman
Age: 40
City: Monona, Iowa
Job: Graphic designer, owner of Studio 91 LLC, board member of Swing With The Legends Charity Golf Classic Milwaukee

Describe your background.
I grew up in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. I developed a passion for art at a very early age, as my Mother (and her side of the family) are very artistic. My aunt (who resides in Seoul, South Korea) is an accomplished painter as well.

If you could have an endless supply of any food, what would you get?
Sushi.

What is one goal you would like to accomplish during your lifetime?
I would love to see my future grandchildren being born some day.

If you had to describe yourself using three words, it would be…
Passionate, driven, caring. Continue Reading »

Name: Melinda Chang Dionne
Korean name: Kim Chang-Hee
Age: 46
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Job: Broadcast journalist

Describe your background.
I grew-up in Richland, Washington, in a predominantly white, middle-class town. I’m the youngest of four children. My parents had a daughter that died of leukemia, but wanted a larger family so they adopted three children – myself, my sister & brother. The oldest child is my parents’ biological child.

What is one goal you would like to accomplish during your lifetime?
I’d like to learn how to speak Korean.

What is the weirdest thing you have ever eaten?
It may not be the actual weirdest, but when my parents and I went to Korea on my first visit, our guide asked me if I wanted to try some roasted squid a vendor was selling on a street corner. He offered some to my parents and of course they declined. I happily ate my squid and as I was eating it my mother (jokingly) said, “you are SO NOT my daughter!” I laughed so hard! Continue Reading »

Name: Stephanie Snyder
Mother’s maiden name: Cha
Age: 22
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Occupation: Student/Model

Describe your background.
I grew up here in Pittsburgh. My parents met when my father was in the Army and stationed in Seoul. It is such a remarkable story because my mother and father knew very little of each other’s language. Currently, I reside here in Pittsburgh and my mother is a professor in Seoul.

If you could have an endless supply of any food, what would you get?
It would definitely have to be kimchi, not only is it good for you but tastes amazing.

What is one goal you would like to accomplish during your lifetime?
The one goal I would like to accomplish during my lifetime is becoming well known in the modeling industry. I want to be recognized for my efforts and looks here in the U.S. as well as in Korea.

Tell us about a unique or quirky habit of yours.
A quirky or “bad” habit of mine would have to be that I can crack literally every bone in my body. From my toes, back, neck and ankles, I should just be my own chiropractor. Horrible habit, I know.

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Name: Emily Liptak; Korean name is Shin Yoon Mee
Age: 40
Location: New York City
Occupation: CEO of Eternal Reign London — Luxury Swimwear and Lingerie

Describe your background.
I was born in Seoul, Korea. I came to Massachusetts at the age of 5 and a half. I was raised in Belchertown, Mass., by my parents, Judy and Keith Bettencourt. I was always a very curious child and I asked too many questions all the time. I established a hard work ethic, motivation and determination in life. I fulfilled my dream and went to college for Fashion Merchandising and Retailing. My fashion career has brought me to live in cities like London and New York. I live, eat, and breathe fashion.

Who has been the biggest influence in your life?
The biggest influence in my life has been my parents, Judy and Keith Bettencourt.

What would you leave in your will for the person you care about the most?
I would leave my family heirlooms.

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