A series of pictures that tell the story of winners.

In wake of having lost my creative juice in composing blog posting lately, I have decided to try something new. This is a series of pictures which tells the story... here we go.

If you dislike pictorial story telling, check out the video here in the link below:
http://www.corntoz.com.my/

Sometimes I still ask myself, "Did we really win the grand prize for Corntoz Express Yourself?"
And the answer is a definite "YES! OMG! Yea Man!"

Time to celebrate!

Likely Malicious,
Garry E

LAProd member profile - Michelle

Name: Michelle
Origin: Chinese
Location: Klang, Selangor
Country: Malaysia

Martial Arts Background:
ITF Taekwondo - 1988 to current

Skills:
Martial Arts: Taekwondo
Screen Fighting, Body Reactions.

LAProd Membership:

Action performer

Personal Background:
Having started training Taekwondo at the age of 7, Michelle actively competed and was often seen in the ring since year 2000, whilst representing the state and has been a national representative for Malaysia from 2005. She has always been an achiever, having won numerous tournaments, frequently winning the best female overall champion and best female performer titles. She is currently a 4th degree black belt holder, and is slowly retiring from local tournaments. The next challenge for Michelle is judging, coaching and instructing her students in the art while still going and trains for international championship (Asian Championship,World Championship, London Open and etc).

Michelle has a reputation for her micro light frame, being smooth and natural in her fighting movements, and the ability to perform high kicks. Events that she participated are pattern, free sparring, power breaking and special techniques. She joined LAProd in 2008 when the team needed a female fighter, and found new experiences in action shooting, coming to realise that her skills can brought to entertainment.

Aspirations:
Michelle wishes to learn more on-screen fighting, and exchange of ideas with other martial arts experts. By capturing the action on screen, she can study her strengths and weaknesses and improve. She hopes that her ability and passion can lead to opportunities in the filming industry, and to provide entertainment to action movie lovers.

Photos from Michelle.

Note of appreciation: Michelle, your kicks have aspired us to work harder. Thank you for the motivation!

Likely Malicious,
Garry E

Trailer - Ramly at War Begins

Enough to build up the excitement once more for the final release of the finished product. Ramly at War Begins will premier in September 2009. One month away!

Muah hah hah hah!! (Watch the ending of the trailer)

Likely Malicious,
Garry E

LAProd member profile - Hong

Name: Hong
Origin: Chinese
Age: 31
Sex: Male
Weight: 63kg Height: 168cm
Country: Malaysia
Occupation: Project Architect
Language spoken: English, Cantonese & Malay

Martial Arts Background:
Goju Ryu Karate-do – 1994 to current
Competition wushu – 2002 to 2005

Skills:
Martial arts: Karate & Wushu
Weapons: wushu broadsword, bo & nanchaku
Screen fighting, choreography & directing
Body hit reactions & stunt falls
Action editing

Shooting Experience:
Film:
Mendam Berahi
1. Role: Stuntman / Masked bandit
Company: Metrowealth International Group

Commercial Ads:
Samsung: True I “Colours”
1. Role: Wire Rigger
Company: Applebox Asia
Aired in Asia Pacific 2002
2. Samsung: Digital Excitement
Role: Monk
Company: Applebox Asia
Aired in Korea 2003

TV:
Skuad Elite
Role: Gang member
Year: 2003

Motion capture:
Rojak #1 : Saga
Role: Hitam
Company: Young Jump Animation Sdn. Bhd.
On VCD 2002

LAProd Membership:
Action Director/Editor/Action Choreographer/Action Performer / Camera Operator for Fight Scenes

Personal Background:
Having started training in karate at the age of 16, Hong's enthusiasm for martial arts has led to his regimental training of the often 4 times a day in a 3 day week training schedule. He was known for his speed and his kicks which never failed to impress. Hong progressed to being a 3rd Dan in Goju-Ryu Karate-do in 2001. Subsequently, his interest in Wushu built up and was selected to trained with the Selangor Wushu team in 2002. Having participated in competitive patterns and forms, Hong gathered an impressive array of moves and diversifying his form. He still currently trains with the Goju-Ryu Karate-do Kenpo Seibukan Association of Malaysia regularly. Hong directed all of LAProd's action videos.

Aspirations:
By creating more quality action sequences, Hong hopes to gain exposure and work with film makers and people in the movie making industry, focusing on martial arts and fight action scenes. Hong also wishes to learn from the professionals in the stunt industry.

Photos courtesy of Bong Cheng Tzuu.

Note of appreciation: Hong, if you didn't stay, we wouldn't have gotten to where we are now. Thank you!

Likely Malicious,
Garry E