AC (DENNIS): You're definitely in great shape! What is your regiment for staying in shape?
GINA: I have a personal trainer that I work with, and I do a lot of cardio, along with a lot of abdominal work. Sometimes, I get out to the outdoors, and he'll literally kill me with the route he plans for me. But I owe him a lot....thanks John!

AC (DENNIS): Where is your favorite shopping area and is there a particular brand of clothing that you love wearing?
GINA: I like sexy clothes with taste. I'll shop on Melrose or the Beverly Center for my  dressier, club type outfits. But then there's that home girl in me that likes to get down with the fellas and switch to the urban hip-hop gear. In that realm, I like Fubu Ladies, Baby Phat, Mecca, etc. Then, there are always the classic designers like Guess and Tommy Girl. There's always a time and place for everything.

AC (DENNIS): What was your reaction when you were first approached by a fan?
GINA: It felt surreal. It was something I always imagined, but couldn't believe it was for real. I was at the Beverly Center and a girl came up to me out of the blue and asked me for a picture and an autograph. Even though I wasn't looking my best, I was just appreciative of her. Lately, I've been receiving a lot of fan mail and fan e-mails, and it's always exciting to read them. I make sure I respond to each and every one of them.

AC (DENNIS): Do you have ex-boyfriends coming back to you now that you are now getting to become known as an Asian celebrity?
GINA: I still talk to some of my ex-boyfriends, because we're still friends. I think that if anything, I'm the one that tend to initiate getting back together, and they claim that they don't feel they measure up to my needs because of my entertainment lifestyle. That frustrates me because I believe that love has nothing to do with each other's occupation or status in society, and it's a shame that there are people in the world that go by that standard. My last boyfriend was jealous that I put more time into my career rather than him. He then made me an ultimatum. He made me choose between him and my career. I didn't think twice. I was like PEACE OUT!

AC (DENNIS): What qualities do you prefer in a guy?
GINA: Sensitivity, attentiveness, and a good heart.

AC (DENNIS): What is the worst pick up line a guy has ever asked you?
GINA: You're so sexy, you make me want to turn into a hormone." What kind of lame nonsense is that?

AC (DENNIS): If there is one actor, model, athlete or person you dream being with, who would it be?
GINA: I wouldn't mind Jason Momoa of Baywatch Hawaii...

AC (DENNIS): What is your most embarrassing moment that you have experienced during filming?
GINA: I was working on "100 girls" (due out later this year) and was called to the set from my trailer. The base camp (where the cast and crew trailers are stationed) was across the street from the set, so I had to be escorted across the street with the 1st AD (assistant director). My character outfit was really revealing, and it stirred a lot of attention with the spectators that were watching. They started whistling and hollering and it was just embarrassing.  Then the 1st AD sent a message over the walkie-talkie saying "We need a jacket on Gina right now! Please bring a cover up on her immediately, or else we cannot possibly make it to the set!"

AC (DENNIS): Do you listen to Japanese music or Asian Pop? Any favorites?
GINA: I was never involved in the Japanese music scene, although I was recently given a CD of Utada Hikaru, which I actually think is pretty good.

AC (DENNIS): With the holiday season coming up, what is your favorite Christmas memory?
GINA: When I was 5 years old, I wanted some weird toy called "Pogo Ball." It's this ball with a platform ring around it where you place your feet, and you jump around on it. It actually looks a little like the planet Saturn. I remember just nagging my mom to buy it  for me, but for the longest time, she just wouldn't. I actually wrote a wish letter to Santa Claus, sealed it, and convinced my dad to take me to the post office, because I wanted to witness putting it in the mailbox myself. (God knows where that thing really went--I just addressed it to the North Pole) When Christmas day came, my wish was granted. I got it! (From the so-called Santa) All I remember was that it proved he exist, and that I was the coolest kid in the world now that I got that thing.

AC (DENNIS): What was Christmas like in the Hiraizumi household?
GINA: Every Christmas, my sisters and I were not allowed to open gifts until everyone was up that morning. My dad would videotape us coming down the stairs, and making our entrance into the living room, where the Christmas tree and presents were located. It's so funny now that I think about it, we would rehearse it, while my dad narrated in the camera. We took it so seriously! Then, each of us took turns opening our gifts one at a time, while my mom was in charge of handling the wrapping paper trash that built up pretty quickly. That night, we would go to my Auntie's house in Laguna Hills for a family gathering, and go for a ride to look at all the beautifully decorated Christmas lights. To this day, it's still fascinating to me.

AC (DENNIS): Now, what's your Christmas wish for the year?
GINA: For Santa to bring me a rather rare gift....the perfect boyfriend.

AC (DENNIS): Do you have any final words for your fans?
GINA: Thank you deeply from the bottom of my heart. I appreciate you all, and want to hear from you! Look out for my official website coming soon at www.ginaonline.net

You can write Gina Hiraizumi @:
Gina Hiraizumi Fan Club
c/o: The Savage Agency
6212 Banner Ave. Hollywood, CA 90038
 

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