August 16th, 2007 | China, Hong Kong, Travel |
A Filipino in Hong Kong
One thing I have noticed from staying in hotels in Asia is that the lounges at night are always full of spunky Filipino singers. I do not know why all the singers are always from the Philippines or why they are always spunky.
Hilton, Marriott, Shangri La, Mandarin Oriental, and all the others must flood the Filipino Craigslist with adverts asking for good singers that can do dance routines, sing, and never get tired of entertaining expatriots.
Below is one of the singers from the Marriott, who I met one night between sets. One of the owners of the Hong Kong Marriott was in the lounge and he saw me in the corner drinking coffee and working on a few photos. He was a big fan of my work and soon started calling all the staff, bartenders, his friends, and eventually the singers over to my laptop. I was surrounded and they were all looking at my photos and asking all kinds of questions. Joy, in the picture here, asked me if I would meet her in Kowloon on the weekend to take a picture of her for her portfolio.
August 16th, 2007 15:02
Have you been to the Philippines? Last time I was there back in 91, a lot of them wanted to leave.
August 16th, 2007 15:02
I wouldn’t mind going back myself…
August 16th, 2007 16:17
Another reminder - straighten the horizon background and the picture will appear more pleasing to the eye. Need to watch for this on all pictures taken around lakes or oceans.
Bill
August 16th, 2007 23:35
What is it with women wearing makeup that makes it look like they are wearing a mask, a pale mask that so obviously does not match the color of the rest of their skin?
August 16th, 2007 23:36
Crap, typed my email as my name. oh well.
August 19th, 2007 14:09
Is that really a girl? Looks more like a man.
September 5th, 2007 22:38
WaterFountain…
Although i do not agree with your post for multiple reasons i have bookmarked to see other points of view….
November 8th, 2007 14:46
fosamax…
How add your site to digg?…
December 10th, 2007 03:40
am a filipino and proud of being one. we are just hospitable i think that’s why we really entertain other people.
January 5th, 2008 12:25
Please tell the lady in the picture to consult a make-up consultant as to what shade will suit her. I am a filipino and it embarasses me the outcome of this picture - so trying hard!