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Marie Serina's Interview
We were able to get an interview with the lovely and talented Marie Serina.
Interview was done by Ben.
 Ben:
Hi Marie.
Marie: Hi, How are you?
Ben: Pretty good. So are you still
sick? From the last email it seems like you were
Marie: I am a lil better but I have
to drink lots of tea because this Friday I have a performance that I cannot
sound yucky at if you know what I mean.
Ben: yeah? Planning to sing?
Marie: yes I am performing one solo
and one duet. So, what nationality are you just curious
Ben: Chinese ABC Born in the US you?
Marie: really? you are Chinese? full
blooded? hehe
Ben: Yeah Pure Bleed.
Marie: cool. Isn't New York scaring
you? why r u still there? with anthrax and all that
Ben: I was born in NY, and will Die
in NY. NYer 4 life
Marie: Awwww pride is essential. Hmm,
do you ever come down to cali?
Ben: I have a few friends down in
cali I only went to Cali once. You been to NY before?
Marie: Yes, I went there once too
back in 99. I sang in Carnegie Hall in April
Ben: Like it?
Marie: Yeah it was my favorite city
of all cities in USA. I love it there, the cold weather and everything
Ben: So what are you still doing in
Cali?
Marie: Cecause its where I currently
go to school.
Ben: Seems like 90% of all models are there. What nationality
are you?
Marie: I am British Chinese& lil'
French
Ben: British Chinese? From HK or something?
Marie: hahaha... Yeah
Ben: My parents is from HK
Marie: Wow, are they still there or
over here now
Ben: They're here Ever been to HK?
Marie: Of course. I lived there half
of my life
Ben: Were you born here?
Marie: No, I came here about almost
10 yrs ago
Ben: Ah I love it there.
Marie: Me too. I miss it sometimes,
I go back every 2-3 yrs
Ben: The cost of living is low there
Marie: Well yeah compared to NY I
grew up there in HK. it is really nice to go out and eat with friends
and family, you are never alone. here in Cali, its way differ
Ben: So you speak Cantonese?
Marie: It's my first language... yet,
when I came here to US, I lost alot of it. It's probably because I grew
up with my mom in Palm Springs and there was like NO Asians there. haha
lol.
Ben: Instead of Broken English, I
have Broken Chinese
Marie: I hear ya, I am the same. But
its still in my head ... just need to practice
Ben: Actually it's pretty good for
an ABC. But when I was in HK the girls thought it was quite funny
Marie: Hahaha.. I know, they can just
tell
Ben: Watching all of them Chinese
Movie helps
Marie: hahaha yea.
Ben: How did you get into the modeling
business?
Marie: I am originally a singer here
in the Los Angeles County area, and one day my close friend who is a photographer
wanted to shoot some photos for a magazine and from there it just got
alot of attention and I decided modeling can really promote my singing
career as well as other endeavors such as acting, dancing and modeling.
Ben: Any goals that you want to achieve
but still haven't?
Marie: Oh yeah, lots!
Ben: Such as?
Marie: Hmm... I am currently in my
third year of college majoring in International Business and French and
I want to master's in Business Law and then while I am doing that, I want
to become a multi-platinum singer all over the world. Singing in different
languages such as French, English, Cantonese and Tagalog
Ben: <bowing to you> Girl is
skilled.
Marie: Haha thanks. There is no buts,
when it comes to me wanting something. I will be a singer and practice
Law as a hobbie once I get old or something... hehe and then I will own
my own recording industry YAY!
Ben: You could speak all four language?
Marie: Yes, I do. I can sing in Mandarin
and understand it some, but not entirely, its completely different from
Cantonese. What school do you go to
Ben: Pace University. You?
Marie: California State University,
Long Beach
Ben: Tell us about your most exciting
or funniest moments.
Marie: My funniest moments has to
be when I was young. I loved being a kid and hanging out with my family.
I miss it sometimes. All the birthdays, all the water balloon fights.
Gosh, I am getting so old now. lol.
Ben: Yup.. You're making me feel old
now
Marie: haha. I also love RollerCoasters.
Ben: Nah we're not even at our prime
yet
Marie: I know, it just seems like
it though
Ben: What was your favorite project
or work to this date?
Marie: I would have to say going to
Washington D.C. to sing for the Cherry Blossom's Festival. It was so beautiful
there. The flowers were amazing and I went with a couple of friends too
I got to see the Arlington Cemetery and it made me feel patriotic
Ben: And what type of songs do you
sing? Hip Hop? Classical?
Marie: I sing mostly Opera, Contemporary
& Pop. Some R& B but my upcoming album will be mostly contemporary
pop. I was trained classically until just recently so my voice is pretty
much loving that kind of music.
Ben: Cool!
Marie: do you sing?
Ben: Heh. Not for life. What's the
most embarrassing moment in your life?
Marie: I think it has to be when I
was performing a musical play a few years ago and I was taping a solo
on the verge of the stage, and I had bought these new tap shoes and they
were so slippery that I fell down the stage flat
Ben: ouch
Marie: It was soooooo embarrassing
Ben: How has the Internet changed
your life?
Marie: It is my best friend haha
Ben: haha
Marie: no, it definitely gives me
a lot more exposure and I am such a nerd when it comes to computers haha
Ben: Heh I wouldn't be where I am
today if it wasn't for the Internet
Marie: I know what ya mean
Ben: For the female visitors of AsiaFinest:
How do you keep in shape? Any advice or tips for girls who's thinking
of becoming models?
Marie: I would have to say, DON'T
STARVE! nah, lol. Just exercise daily and most importantly, don't skip
meals! Eat healthy, eat want you want, and be the happiest person on the
planet! God knows, without food, I would not be ME!
Ben: I agree!
Marie: Yay!
Ben: Money is no object when it comes
to food lol Eat Good Live Good
Marie: Yep! I would say I spent the
MOST money on food alone.
Ben: As long as you work it off later
hehe
Marie: haha... I agree
Ben: Did your parents support your
decision to model or sing?
Marie: I LOVE my mom. She is such
an independent, understanding person and I love her for it. She always
told me to go for my dreams and don't let anyone put me down.
Ben: What's the hardest parts of being
a model or singer?
Marie: The hardest part is believing
in yourself. I find at most times, I want to give up already because it
simply is a hard business to get into and stay at.
Ben: Yeah i know how you feel
Marie: However, if it is what I really
want in life, and its what I believe will be the core happiness of my
entire existence, I got to get over the fear and challenge it instead
Ben: <clapping> Where would
you be today if you weren't a model/singer/everything else?
Marie: I think I can be alot of things.
like I definitely wanted to try to be a pharmacists, a lawyer, an actress,
a Taiwanese pop star haha
Ben: When I'm 70 and need Viagra,
I'll contact you
Marie: hahahahahahahahahahaha <wink>
CuTe
Ben: For the male visitors of AsiaFinest:
Are you currently single? How would a guy approach a beauty like you?
What do you look for in a guy? Turn Ons and Turn Offs?
Marie: I am in fact very single. I
dont' really look for anything particular in a guy. If he is someone who
just gets my attention because of his wit (gotta make me laugh!), his
sincereness and independentness... and plus a Christian too? Wow, what
can I say? Gimme your number! Haha! Just kidding! I guess I am very easy
going gal! Just don't hurt me in the end! I hate that..!
Ben: What do you do for fun?
Marie: Snowboarding, clubbing, drawing,
dining out and hanging out with my friends and family! Oh, not to mention,
shopping! Of course right? hehe
Ben: But of course! lol Has the tragic
Sept 11 event affected you in any way?
Marie: Yes. It really shows me how
people are. Never before have I ever heard the name of Jesus and God mentioned
so so so so so many times then after that event happened. It's kinda sad
to see how it takes such a horrible tragedy for people to finally notice
and come to God. Yet, I am glad they do now.
Ben: Some people on the other hand
question God after an event like this. Why would he let something this
terrible happen? It's a big debate sometimes
Marie: He didn't let it happen, its
Man who did it, not God. People often blame things on him when it is entirely
the works of man's hand. If he would stop every man from doing what is
not good, then we are basically puppets aren't we? God gave us free will
and we abuse it. Thats all. sighs!
Ben: Any future project or work that
you would like our visitors to know?
Marie: Yes! I will be performing in
alot of upcoming events, so come by my official Yahoo! club and check
out the updates!
Ben: Not really a question but feel
free to add anything that you would like to say to our visitors.
Marie: My premiere album will be releasing
sometime next year as soon as I get it done heheh lol! So, watch out!
http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/marieserina
and http://www.marieserina.com.
Come and Say Hi to me anytime
Ben: They sure will!
Marie: aww. Thanx Ben! You're such
a sweetheart!
Ben: Thanks for giving us the opportunity
to interview you
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