Biography
I'm considered the first wave of "The Boat people" after the Fall of Saigon, April 30 1975. Imagine having lunch with your family. The phone rings! "The Viet cons are coming we must leave now!" Driven to a boat dock, "You want to board. You must give up everything!" there we were striped incl food supply, they even took grandmas wedding ring! Her courage was bigger than her 5'2 95 pound petite frame. She loved & wanted us to have a better life. Pushed on a metal raft packed like sardines with only the clothes on our back. We drifted for days without food, water and shelter in South China Sea left to die until we were rescued by a U.S. Naval Carrier. Arrived in New York City. Princeton University housed and assisted us. Later, Uncle Peter graduated as an Honor student at PU. Memorial Day, 1975. First hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, jello and cool whip! "Hallelujah! I love America!". Summer 78 arrived in CA, I bought a .49 cent book, it changed my life. I read and applied J Pilates method way before "the trend". I never had parents to guide, inspire, to have unconditional love. Due to my hardships I turned to and practiced Pilates Every day. I felt immediate strength, mental clarity and ability to endure. Four decades later, I'm still practicing it, "my happy hour" 2003 first MAC Pilates Studio. Locals were Excited. all of my classes were packed. Known as "the little Asian woman who taught Pilates". I taught Every class with precision and Gratitude. Soon, I had to expand to a larger studio and then another, all in WNY mean while, I was going through another divorce alone And raising my child. My greatest achievement thus far being a mother to a beautiful 24yo daughter, as driven and as determined as her mother. "Shoot for the moon even if we miss we will land on among the stars" Dream, Stay hungry, humble and grateful. I am a survivor. I've arrived. She's my inspiration, calling, Michelle is my life. What didn't kill me made is stronger. Mac is back!!! My daughter is now safely launched. As a single mother and an empty Nester, I decided to practice what I taught my daughter, to pursue my hopes and dreams in television and movies. I was blessed to be Casted for worst Cooks In America season 18 on the food Network. Stay tuned, be on the look out worth coming vegan show with the help of my publicist long time animal advocate Lisa Pellegrene. I'm also open to reality shows, sitcoms, commercials and showcase model like a Deal or No Deal briefcase model!
