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Only 2 foot ‘9 inches tall, Weng Weng fights crime in the Phillippines as Agent 00. The Guiness Book of World Records lists him as the tiniest actor in movie history.Weng Weng had an active film career in the 1970s and the 1980s, but had not had a major acting role for several years prior to his death in 1992 due to a heart attack (aged 34).
Weng Weng’s online recognition grew in April 2007 with the release of the Weng Weng Rap video by The Chuds and John R of R Room. This was eventually picked up by AustralianmusicforumFasterlouder.com.au, making Weng Weng a popular meme amongst members.
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This small-town Hawai‘i girl may be one of Hollywood’s up-and-coming glam girls, but she remains rooted in her faith and her love of the ocean. Sonya Balmores was born on Kauai in 1986, the second daughter to a Filipino father and an Irish/American- Indian mother named Malana. Sonya, who first began modeling at age 13, came to the public’s attention in May 2004 when she was crowned Miss Hawaii Teen USA (she later was runner-up in the nationally televised Miss Teen USA pageant to Miss Louisiana Shelley Hennig). This was Hawaii’s highest placement in the pageant since Kelly Hu won in 1985. “Even when I get glammed up, I still radiate that essence of surfer in me,” says Sonya Balmores.
For those of you who don’t know, Edwin San Juan is considered to be the most successful Filipino comedian. his style on stage is laid back, but his quick punchlines and hilarious stories keep every audience roaring! he has appeared on NBC, PAX, and Showtime. He has made numerous appearances on BET’s Comic View and is featured on the best of Que Locos on Galavision. Regularly, he can be seen at all of the top clubs in Los Angeles.
Here’s a list of sites that we here at Brown Nation think you should know about. These are quick links to spots on the web that relate to culture, music, and arts, as well as a listing of random sites that we like.
