March 10th, 2010
The Trusted Fitness Guide interviews: Mark Dacascos… Find out all the things you would ever want to know about this actor, martial artist, tv host and all round superstar! Mark talks about: Jet Li’s Shaolin Temple, being a Buddhist Monk, Martial Arts and much more….
And did you know Mark has a 91 year old martial arts teacher who can do the splits?! Read the article to find out!
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT TTFG.COM
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December 31st, 2009
Fil-Am stars Cheryl Burke, Natalie Coughlin and Mark Dacascos were honored by the Asian Journal as three of the “Top Personalities Who Shaped 2009″.
Dancing with the (Fil-Am) stars - Natalie Coughlin, Mark Dacascos and Cheryl Burke. It was a first on US reality television—three stars of Filipino heritage in one show, Dancing With the Stars on ABC. After back-to-back wins on DWTS’ Seasons 2 and 3, dancer-choreographer Cheryl Burke is the only professional dancer to appear in the show three times. Olympic swimmer gold medalist Natalie Coughlin performed for five weeks before being voted out, while Iron Chef America host, martial arts expert and actor Mark “The Chairman” Dacascos danced his way until the seventh week.
READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE
Thanks to Malou Liwanag-Aguilar from the Asian Journal for the nod.
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Category: Articles
November 23rd, 2009
FROM KUNGFUCINEMA.COM: I know this isn’t a top 10 list, but if there was to be a number one, DRIVE would be it. You CANNOT say any American martial arts film is better than DRIVE.
Directed by Steve Wang with fight choreography by Koichi Sakamoto, and starring the always impressive Mark Dacascos, DRIVE truly is not only the best American martial arts film ever made, but one of the best martial arts movies period, from any country. The fights are incredible, each one utilizing a different environment – from close-quarters motel room fighting to a fight set in a futuristic bar where all the bad guys are on motorcycles – with each one besting the previous sequence. This is true Hong-Kong style choreography and surpasses the fighting in a huge amount of Asian martial arts films.
It’s also really funny, with the RUSH HOUR-style pairing of Dacascos and Kadeem Hardison proving just as effective as Chan and Tucker. It’s essentially a hilarious road movie that stops off at different places (very frequently) in order to have lengthy, intense fight sequences that never get boring and are always inventive. Everything about this movie is ace, and you really cannot call yourself a martial arts fan if you haven’t seen this movie. I guarantee that you will enjoy it.
Brittany Murphy is in it too, which is nice.
READ FULL ARTICLE AT KUNGFUCINEMA.COM
WATCH DRIVE CLIPS ON YOUTUBE
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Category: Articles
November 2nd, 2009
by: Jeanne Jakle - How tough is it to be on Dancing With the Stars? “I’m on my 44th day without taking a break,” Mark Dacascos said in an early-morning call.
He was on his way to his real job in New York as Chairman on Iron Chef America. After that shoot, on three to four hours of sleep, Dacascos had to fly back to L.A. to put in hours and hours of practice with his partner, Lacey Schwimmer.
Once again, they were to learn three dances — including the samba and Paso Doble — by Monday’s show.
READ FULL ARTICLE HERE
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October 30th, 2009
by: Roger Lagmay Oriel - Known as ‘The Chairman’ in Food Network’s Iron Chef America, Fil-Am actor Mark Dacascos performs another astounding feat by combining his martial arts sensibilities and discipline with the grace and fun of dancing — with the stars!
The Chairman has yet to prove his dancing chops and hopefully emerge as the new dancing champ for the popular ABC reality TV show, Dancing with the Stars. Win or lose, Mark Dacascos has already established himself as one of the most inspiring beacons of our kababayans here in the US. The Asian Journal MDWK Magazine is truly honored to have ‘The Cha-Chairman’ as this week’s cover story.
READ FULL ARTICLE AT ASIANJOURNAL.COM
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October 27th, 2009
Mark Dacascos, a strong contender who continues to wow the judges with his technique, brought the audience to its feet with his fast-paced jitterbug. “That was the energy I was looking for,” raved judge Carrie Ann Inaba. Dacascos (with pro Lacey Schwimmer) tied for the highest score of the evening with a 26.
READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE
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October 15th, 2009
Think you saw everything on Monday’s episode of Dancing With the Stars? Well, apparently not. People Magazine will fill you in with their behind-the-scenes scoop. Like who was that sitting next to Julie & shaking Mark’s hand after his dance? Here is an excerpt:
Snack Time: They don’t allow food and drinks inside the ballroom but Makoa Dacasco, the Iron Chef chairman’s oldest son, got his hands on some sweet treats. During a short impromptu Q and A session with the warm-up guy, the sharply dressed 8-year-old told the audience his favorite team was, of course, Mark and Lacey, and explained why his mouth was a bit full while talking: He was enjoying a Butterfinger.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL ARTICLE
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Category: Articles
October 11th, 2009
From the Honolulu Star Bulletin:
“I don’t know what my chances are of lasting, but I love the challenge … and I work really hard and I have a fantastic partner and I’m just going to enjoy the ride. And I love being part of a show that the whole family can watch and that brings so many people together in such a positive way.”
READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE
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September 29th, 2009
Mark and Lacey overcame adversity this week on Dancing With the Stars, performing a fantastic Quickstep that earned Mark the title “King of Swing”. Check out the recap from examiner.com.
Mark Dacascos and Lacey Schwimmer can really bring personality and power to the dance floor. Dressed in a brown vest and pants and white shirt, Dacascos slipped but recovered. Schwimmer was dressed in a champagne-colored long flapper dress. They danced the quickstep to “King of Swing” by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.
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September 24th, 2009
Mark and Lacey were saved from elimination last night on Dancing With the Stars, and now they turn their focus to the Quickstep. Mark announcing via Twitter, “We’ve been assigned the Quickstep. Rehearsal at 9am tomorrow, then two-a-days until Monday”. Can’t wait for week two!
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL RECAP OF WEEK 1 ELIMINATIONS
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